Happy Valley
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News story 12/07/09 @ WSJ about bumping up to E15
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748704825504574580291347674418.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748704825504574580291347674418.html
I didn't know this. Natural rubber fuel lines?When 10% came out it ate up the fuel line hoses (literally disintegrated them) of the older boats and the fuel lines had to be replaced.
This bit I did know. Water + Oxygen = Oxidisation. I thought that was the only problem.The greatest issue with 10% at this time is the capability of ethanol to absorb water. To keep that in check we have to run tanks dry, or top off so there is no airspace in the tank, along with adding a water separator.
As an octane booster, I reckon it's probably about as good as anything. Speaking of octane boosters, I'm yet to test acetone. I've been told that 2ml per litre of acetone not only raises the octane level but also helps in vaporisation of the mix, especially in these little HT engines.As far as a motor such as a HT, (although I don't like ethanol for other reasons), I don't think we will have an issue with it's use in HT's and other small engines.
Some other issues I have with ethanol are, but not limited to... It drives up the price of corn, then continues up the chain of food items. Pollution in processing, cost of making it in the US is more costly then buying it on the international market. The energy derived from ethanol is less then gasoline..so more fuel has to be burned. Do you see a cycle here? Most autos on the road were not designed for 10% much less then 15%...now mods or new autos have to be bought. ITS all about the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Good choice of words, arceeguy.
... Steve
I remember years back before E-10 (not that long ago) I could buy sweet corn for 10 ears for a buck or less. Now that same sweet corn cost $3.00 and up. With the "Free Enterprise System"...while we still have it said:ethenol is not made from sweet corn it's made from regular field corn
ethenol is not made from sweet corn it's made from regular field corn