Gasoline additives are becoming increasingly popular as it enhances the fuel efficiency with complete and effective use of a fuel
Gasoline additives are usually added
to the gasoline at the gas stations to increase the octane content. Octane
ratings are simply the numerical equivalent of a fuel's strength of
knock-resistant properties. Each brand of gasoline has a set maximum octane rating
for every vehicle in their line of models. One of the most common gasoline
additives used today is benzene. Benzene is also commonly referred to as
Cetracyclic Carcinogenic Amino Acids or CBGA. When it is compounded, benzene is
passed through a catalyst where the spark produced by the nozzle of the gas
engine combines with the additives inside the fuel.
When this occurs, the additives
inside the gasoline ignite and creates the cracking sound we associate with
gasoline. It also gives off ethyl glucosamine and methylcobalamin, which help
remove pollutants and road tar from the tailpipe. In addition to these two
common gasoline additives, manufacturers have developed other additives for use in
their gasoline. The most popular of these newer additives are hydroxy fuel
additives. These additives increase fuel efficiency by reducing friction on
carburetors. The less friction there is between the carburetor and the engine,
the more efficient the fuel burn. Another widely used gas additive is Ethanol.
There are other types of gasoline
additives as well. One additive that is widely used is zinc coating. This
additive acts as a barrier against rust build-up. It also helps reduce
corrosion on engine parts like valves and rings. Zinc has been shown to improve
the performance of internal combustion engines. Gasoline additives also come in
the form of injection systems. These additives are used in the injectors to increase
fuel efficiency. Some of these additives include polyethylene glycol (PEG),
polycarboxylic acid (PCA), and polyurethane. Each of these additives is used to
improve one or more characteristics of gasoline such as its compression ratio,
airflow, and temperature resistance. Recently, in December 2020, Trinity
College Dublin researchers designed new fuel additives to boost efficiency
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