Experimental investigation of the performance and emission characteristics of DI diesel engine using blended biodiesel and water emulsion under varying load condition.
| Author(s) | : | Memon Mohammed Akil, Mayur Thakur, Tushar koli |
| Institution | : | Student, Department of Thermal Engineering, Godavari College of Engineering, Jalgaon (MS) |
| Published In | : | Vol. 7, Issue 9 — September 2020 |
| Page No. | : | 1-7 |
| Domain | : | Engineering |
| Type | : | Research Paper |
| ISSN (Online) | : | 2348-4470 |
| ISSN (Print) | : | 2348-6406 |
The experimental work aims to prepare biodiesel-diesel blend emulsion fuel and investigate itscharacteristics with different levels of water concentration (5% and 15%) and their effects on performance and emissionsof a light-duty diesel engine. The engine was operated at engine speeds of 1500 rpm. At this speed, four loads (25%,50%, 75% and 100%) were applied. Diesel and biodiesel-diesel blends were emulsified with two different levels of waterconcentration (5% and 15%). Emulsifiers Sorbitan Monoleate (Span 80) and Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monoleate(Tween 80) were used to prepare emulsion fuels. Engine performance (brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) andbrake thermal efficiency (BTE)) and emissions were investigated. An increase in BTE was observed with increased watercontent in emulsions. A reduction in exhaust gas temperature (EGT) with an increase in water content was achieved. Thenitrogen oxides (NOx) and smoke emissions were also significantly reduced with the increase in water content. Emulsionfuel containing a higher water content revealed a considerable increase in carbon monoxide (CO) emissions.
Memon Mohammed Akil, Mayur Thakur, Tushar koli, “Experimental investigation of the performance and emission characteristics of DI diesel engine using blended biodiesel and water emulsion under varying load condition.”, International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD), Vol. 7, Issue 9, pp. 1-7, September 2020.
