Experimental Assessment of Energy-Ecological Parameters of Biogas-Powered Tractor Within Circular Economy
One of the solutions contributing to the development of energy independence is the utilization of biogas as an alternative fuel for agricultural tractors. Biogas is recognized as a renewable energy source, and its usage aids in the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale. The reuse o...
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| author | Andrzej Kuranc Sebastian Bawej Tomasz Słowik Branislav Šarkan Agnieszka Dudziak Grzegorz Zając Francesco Paciolla Simone Pascuzzi Katarzyna Łyp-Wrońska |
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| description | One of the solutions contributing to the development of energy independence is the utilization of biogas as an alternative fuel for agricultural tractors. Biogas is recognized as a renewable energy source, and its usage aids in the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale. The reuse of this material/waste exemplifies the concept of a circular economy. Several models of agricultural tractors designed explicitly for biogas utilization or adaptable for its use are available in the market. This study aimed to evaluate the energy-ecological parameters of the MP tractor (T6.180 Methane Power) powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in comparison to its structurally identical counterpart fueled by Diesel (T6.180 Electro Command). Based on the Air–Fuel Ratio (AFR) coefficients for diesel and methane, as well as values of air excess ratios (λ) and the proportions of CO and CO<sub>2</sub> emissions determined for various engine load states, the mass emission of selected exhaust components for the examined tractors was estimated. This research highlights that biogas-powered tractors hold the potential to contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture through the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, improvement in farm energy autonomy, and optimal resource utilization, closely aligned with the principles of a circular economy. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c48460139d4c4b63a635aa132e8e1fca2025-01-10T13:16:49ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732024-12-01181710.3390/en18010007Experimental Assessment of Energy-Ecological Parameters of Biogas-Powered Tractor Within Circular EconomyAndrzej Kuranc0Sebastian Bawej1Tomasz Słowik2Branislav Šarkan3Agnieszka Dudziak4Grzegorz Zając5Francesco Paciolla6Simone Pascuzzi7Katarzyna Łyp-Wrońska8Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Głęboka 28, 20-612 Lublin, PolandCNH Poland, Otolińska 25, 09-407 Płock, PolandFaculty of Production Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Głęboka 28, 20-612 Lublin, PolandFaculty of Operation and Economics of Transport and Communications, University of Žilina, Univerzitná 8215/1, 01026 Žilina, SlovakiaFaculty of Production Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Głęboka 28, 20-612 Lublin, PolandFaculty of Production Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Głęboka 28, 20-612 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Electrical and Information Engineering, Polytechnic University of Bari, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza Umberto I, 1, 70121 Bari, ItalyFaculty of Management, AGH University of Krakow, Gramatyka 10, 30-067 Krakow, PolandOne of the solutions contributing to the development of energy independence is the utilization of biogas as an alternative fuel for agricultural tractors. Biogas is recognized as a renewable energy source, and its usage aids in the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale. The reuse of this material/waste exemplifies the concept of a circular economy. Several models of agricultural tractors designed explicitly for biogas utilization or adaptable for its use are available in the market. This study aimed to evaluate the energy-ecological parameters of the MP tractor (T6.180 Methane Power) powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in comparison to its structurally identical counterpart fueled by Diesel (T6.180 Electro Command). Based on the Air–Fuel Ratio (AFR) coefficients for diesel and methane, as well as values of air excess ratios (λ) and the proportions of CO and CO<sub>2</sub> emissions determined for various engine load states, the mass emission of selected exhaust components for the examined tractors was estimated. This research highlights that biogas-powered tractors hold the potential to contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture through the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, improvement in farm energy autonomy, and optimal resource utilization, closely aligned with the principles of a circular economy.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/1/7biogas-powered tractorcircular economyenergy independenceenergy-ecological parameters |
| spellingShingle | Andrzej Kuranc Sebastian Bawej Tomasz Słowik Branislav Šarkan Agnieszka Dudziak Grzegorz Zając Francesco Paciolla Simone Pascuzzi Katarzyna Łyp-Wrońska Experimental Assessment of Energy-Ecological Parameters of Biogas-Powered Tractor Within Circular Economy Energies biogas-powered tractor circular economy energy independence energy-ecological parameters |
| title | Experimental Assessment of Energy-Ecological Parameters of Biogas-Powered Tractor Within Circular Economy |
| title_full | Experimental Assessment of Energy-Ecological Parameters of Biogas-Powered Tractor Within Circular Economy |
| title_fullStr | Experimental Assessment of Energy-Ecological Parameters of Biogas-Powered Tractor Within Circular Economy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Experimental Assessment of Energy-Ecological Parameters of Biogas-Powered Tractor Within Circular Economy |
| title_short | Experimental Assessment of Energy-Ecological Parameters of Biogas-Powered Tractor Within Circular Economy |
| title_sort | experimental assessment of energy ecological parameters of biogas powered tractor within circular economy |
| topic | biogas-powered tractor circular economy energy independence energy-ecological parameters |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/1/7 |
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