Workshop on Ethanol fueled Combustion Engines
International Workshop about the Ethanol Combustion Engines
Organization: BIOEN/FAPESP and SAE BRAZIL
Date: Oct 4, 2012
Venue: FAPESP Auditorium, Sao Paulo, Brazil
R. Pio XI, 1500. Alto da Lapa, ZIP 05468-901
Registration trough: http://www.fapesp.br/7195
Objectives:
- Identify possible areas for R&D for engines using biofuels.
- Initiate articulated research effort between main stake holders (manufacturers, researchers, funding agencies).
Scope: Researches on combustion engines using ethanol.
Target Public:
- University and Research Center groups, research funding agencies.
- Engines or components Manufacturers. Engine clients (large fleets etc.). Fuel suppliers.
Scientific/Organizing Comittee:
- Dr. Marie-Anne van Sluys, USP and BIOEN/FAPESP
- Dr. Luís Cortez, UNICAMP and FAPESP
- Dr. Francisco Nigro, USP
- Dr. Sérgio Queiroz, UNICAMP and FAPESP
- Dr. Waldyr Gallo, UNICAMP
- Dr. Eduardo Tomanik, MAHLE Metal Leve SA and SAE Brazil
- Dr. Eng. Fabio-Antonio Xavier, Nagel Maschinen und Werkzeugfabrik GmbH
Oct 4th, Objectives: |
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• Present situation and trends on engines for light vehicles, heavy vehicles (cargo and passengers), and for other applications (generators and off-road vehicles); • Identify key themes and major drivers for change. |
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8h30 |
Opening |
9h00 |
Present situation of use of ethanol in Brazil Francisco Nigro (Brazil) |
9h30 |
Session Main science & technology challenges in biofuels Moderator: Sergio Queiroz (Brazil), FAPESP and UNICAMP – Univ. Estadual de Campinas
FVV – Forschungsvereinigung Verbrennungskraftmaschinen e.V. |
10h30 |
Break |
10h45 |
Session Some ethanol engine issues – The Brazilian experience Moderator: Eduardo Tomanik (Brazil)
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12h00 |
Lunch |
14h00 |
Session Making more efficient engines with ethanol Moderator: Francisco Nigro (Brazil)
SAE Brasil e USP - Universidade de São Paulo "Ethanol use in heavy-duty engines: alternatives and technical problems to solve” |
15h30 |
Break |
16h00 |
Session Development and use of biofuels Moderator: Glaucia Souza (Brazil)
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17h30 |
Discussion about the 1st day |