Date: 26 March, 2010.

Time: 2:00 a.m.

PRODUCT DESIGN SPECIFICATION-ALTERNATIVE FUELS

FOREWORD:

Fuels are a basic need of mankind and so, are being used in immense quantities all over the world everyday. But, due to excessive use, a lot of these

fuels are running out and research predicts that none of them will last till the next century. Alternative fuels are being researched everyday but

they have not yet reched the standard of being able to replace conventional fuels in terms of usability and efficiency.

INTRODUCTION:

The objectives are:

To provide a fuel which has a better efficiency than existing fuels while having all their applications.

To reduce pollution caused due to usage of fuels.

SCOPE:

The product will replace conventional fuels in many everyday applications and will do their job without loss in efficiency.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

The fuel must be able to power fuel cells and as a fuel to operate gas turbines at electric power plants.

It should take the place of petroleum based feedstocks for making a range of chemicals and materials, including plastics.

It should release less exhaust than conventional fuels.

It should offer an increased thermal efficiency and power output.

it should be free flowing and continuous.

It should be able to be used in all conditions in which human beings can survive unaided.

It should be able to be used continuously without any intermediate periods of inactivity.

Required maintenance should be as low as possible.

It should provide same output over a range of operating conditions and should not be erratic.

It should have a low freezing point and preferably a hight heat of vapourisation.

The interaction between the end users and the product should be kept to a minimum.

The quality should meet all market requirements.

The end product quality should be in accordance with the best commercial products.

The quality of the fuel should not deteriorate on storage for extended periods of time.

MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS:

Exploration should be conducted to find a stable source of the fuel.

A cost effective way to reach the fuel should be devised.

A cost effective way to recover the fuel should be devised.

Undesirable impurities should be separated from the recovered fuel.

Additives should be added to increase the quality and efficiency of the fuel.

The quantity is supplied as per the market requirements.

The fuel should be delivered from the distribution network, generally from the pump nozzle of the filling station.

The fuel is delivered based upon the requirements of the distribution network which in turn depends on the end customer usage.

ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS:

The components are first tested before the distribution. They are expected to meet the international standards.

Testing is done at close to ideal conditions and performance is determined.

The European fuel standard EN 590:2009 embodies the latest fuel quality requirements. Fuel injection equipment manufacturers' products might not meet the expected lifetime performance and emissions targets if EN 590:2009 fuel or fuel with similar properties to the EN 590:2009 specification is not used. The responsibility therefore must fall to the equipment user and/or the fuel supplier to ensure that the fuels used

are compatible with the fuel system and objectives of the emissions legislation.

DISPOSAL:

Disposal of the fuel is an important part for the completion of the fuel cycle without altering the environment around us.

The international standards for the safe disposal of the fuels are followed.

The country and state regulations as set up by the respective governments are followed.

Whenever there is a chance of recycling, the waste is recycled.

In case if the fuel is not used and there is a need for disposal, then it should be stored in containers like drums and then disposed off in landfills and it should be seen that the fuel does not contain any high level hazardous particles.

If output of the fuel after the operation cycle is in the form of gases then care is taken such that the output does not contain poisonous gases and it doesn't clog the atmosphere.

If the output is in liquid form then it is seen that it is conveniently stored for later disposal in leak proof containers.

The company policy is to make eco-friendly fuel which has very less negative effect on the environment.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The fuel is installed by fuel dropper inside the fuel tank if the fuel is a liquid.

If some associaited machinery is used along with the fuel then it isinstalled in the prescribed way without causing truuble to the other parts.

The fuel is to be handled and used by trained professionals and who are protected from any possible hazards.

Proper maintainance should be provided whenever required.

The fuel maybe poisonous and it does not have to be swallowed to be dangerous since the liquid can be absorbed through the skin, and the vapors through the lungs.

Since the vapors of the fuel are heavier than air, it will linger close to the ground or in a pit unless there is good ventilation.

If the concentration of the active substance in the fuel is above the permissible limit in air it can be lit by a spark, and will explode above a particular temperature.

by
Adarsh Kashyap
Aditya Yajaman
Bharath Bhandarkar

Deepashree V. Prasad
Naveen S.
Rakesh Sharma D.

Shivaani Bharadwaj