Effects of Waste Cooking Oil Biodiesel Use on Engine Fuel Consumption and Emissions: A Study on the Impact on Oxidation Catalyst and Particulate Filter

The use of fossil fuels as energy sources has grown to significantly be likely to have a major environmental impact. Reduction of world oil reserves and increasing environmental concerns have prompted alternative is found and renewable source of energy called biodiesel. Biodiesel fuel from vegetable oil is considered as the best candidates for diesel fuel replacement in diesel engines because of its closer. Fuel prices are going up day by day in the world. Thus, the means and methods have been trying for years to get fuel alternative outcomes. This study investigated the effects of different storage periods used in quality biodiesel blends (B5, B10, B15) of waste cooking oil and diesel fuel under low temperature and the temperature of the environment. Biodiesel samples were stored in glass containers under indoor conditions, and outdoor conditions for 10 weeks in total. These samples were monitored on a weekly basis through the test properties. The experimental density, viscosity, acid value, water content and flash point discussed in detail. Biodiesel storage at low temperatures is suitable and more advantageous because the impact on the physical properties is minimal and beneficial to slow down the degradation of biodiesel and storage.

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Comprehensive Study on the Effect of CuO Nano Fluids Prepared Using One-Step Chemical Synthesis Method on the Behavior of Waste Cooking Oil Biodiesel in Compression Ignition Engine

Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications ◽

10.1115/1.4041878 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Ramanathan Velmurugan ◽

Jaikumar Mayakrishnan ◽

S. Induja ◽

Selvakumar Raja ◽

Sasikumar Nandagopal ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chemical Synthesis ◽

Vegetable Oil ◽

Diesel Fuel ◽

Synthesis Method ◽

Waste Cooking Oil ◽

Compression Ignition ◽

Cooking Oil ◽

One Step ◽

Ci Engine ◽

The Impact

Vegetable oil is considered as one among the promising alternatives for diesel fuel as it holds properties very close to diesel fuel. However, straight usage of vegetable oil in compression ignition (CI) engine resulted in inferior performance and emission behavior. This can be improved by modifying the straight vegetable oil into its esters, emulsion, and using them as a fuel in CI engine showcased an improved engine behavior. Waste cooking oil (WCO) is one such kind of vegetable oil gained a lot of attraction globally as it is generated in a large quantity locally. The present investigation aims at analyzing various parameters of single cylinder four stroke CI engine fueled with waste cooking oil biodiesel (WCOB), waste cooking oil biodiesel water emulsion (WCOBE) while the engine is operated with a constant speed of 1500 rpm. Furthermore, an attempt is made to study the impact of nanofluids in the behavior of the engine fueled with WCOB blended with nanofluids (WCOBN50). This work also explored a novel method of producing nanofluids using one-step chemical synthesis method. Copper oxide (CuO) nanofluids were prepared by the above mentioned method and blended with waste cooking oil biodiesel (WCOBN50) using ethylene glycol as a suitable emulsifier. Results revealed that brake thermal efficiency (BTE) and brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) of WCOBN50 are significantly improved when compared to WCOB and WCOBE. Furthermore, a higher reduction in oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbon (HC), and smoke emissions were observed with WCOBN50 on comparison with all other tested fuels at different power outputs. It is also identified that one-step chemical synthesis method is a promising technique for preparing nanofluids with a high range of stability.

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Real-world exhaust emissions and fuel consumption for diesel vehicles fueled by waste cooking oil biodiesel blends

Atmospheric Environment ◽

10.1016/j.atmosenv.2018.08.004 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 191 ◽

pp. 249-257 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Xianbao Shen ◽

Jiacheng Shi ◽

Xinyue Cao ◽

Xin Zhang ◽

Wei Zhang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fuel Consumption ◽

Real World ◽

Exhaust Emissions ◽

Waste Cooking Oil ◽

Biodiesel Blends ◽

Cooking Oil ◽

Diesel Vehicles

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The impact of single engine taxiing on aircraft fuel consumption and pollutant emissions

The Aeronautical Journal ◽

10.1017/aer.2018.117 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 122 (1258) ◽

pp. 1967-1984 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

M. E. J. Stettler ◽

G. S. Koudis ◽

S. J. Hu ◽

A. Majumdar ◽

W. Y. Ochieng

Keyword(s):

Fuel Consumption ◽

Pollutant Emissions ◽

Future Research ◽

Reduce Fuel Consumption ◽

Flight Data ◽

Set Operations ◽

Aircraft Fuel ◽

Fuel Consumption And Emissions ◽

The Impact

ABSTRACTOptimisation of aircraft ground operations to reduce airport emissions can reduce resultant local air quality impacts. Single engine taxiing (SET), where only half of the installed number of engines are used for the majority of the taxi duration, offers the opportunity to reduce fuel consumption, and emissions of NOX, CO and HC. Using 3510 flight data records, this paper develops a model for SET operations and presents a case study of London Heathrow, where we show that SET is regularly implemented during taxi-in. The model predicts fuel consumption and pollutant emissions with greater accuracy than previous studies that used simplistic assumptions. Without SET during taxi-in, fuel consumption and pollutant emissions would increase by up to 50%. Reducing the time before SET is initiated to the 25th percentile of recorded values would reduce fuel consumption and pollutant emissions by 7–14%, respectively, relative to current operations. Future research should investigate the practicalities of reducing the time before SET initialisation so that additional benefits of reduced fuel loadings, which would decrease fuel consumption across the whole flight, can be achieved.

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The impact of traffic-light-to-vehicle communication on fuel consumption and emissions

2010 Internet of Things (IOT) ◽

10.1109/iot.2010.5678454 ◽

2010 ◽

Cited By ~ 78

Author(s):

Tessa Tielert ◽

Moritz Killat ◽

Hannes Hartenstein ◽

Raphael Luz ◽

Stefan Hausberger ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fuel Consumption ◽

Traffic Light ◽

Vehicle Communication ◽

Fuel Consumption And Emissions ◽

The Impact

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Comparative Analysis of Performance and Emission Characteristics of Diesel Engine with Biodiesel Prepared from Waste Cooking Oil and Pongamia Oil

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.787.787 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 787 ◽

pp. 787-791

Author(s):

R. Prakash ◽

K. Adithyan ◽

V. Adithya

Keyword(s):

Diesel Engine ◽

Alternative Fuels ◽

Substantial Reduction ◽

Waste Cooking Oil ◽

Exhaust Emission ◽

Particulate Emission ◽

Performance And Emission ◽

Cooking Oil ◽

Pongamia Oil ◽

The Impact

In view of the fast depletion of fossil fuels, the search for alternative fuels has become inevitable, due to huge demand of diesel for transportation sector, captive power generation and agricultural sector, the biodiesel is being viewed as a substitute for diesel. The aim of the present work is to focus on the work done in the area of production of biodiesel from Pongamia oil and waste cooking oil and the characterization of properties of various bio diesel blends in single cylinder four stroke diesel engine. The main problem with biodiesel is its higher viscosity which leads to formation of gums that would affect its performance. The work includes the impact analysis of biodiesel prepared from Pongamia oil and waste cooking oil on engine performance and exhaust emission. The results obtained are compared with the performance parameters of diesel. The experiment is carried out in DI diesel engine equipped with 5 gas analyzer and smoke meter. From the test result, it is found that the use of biodiesel leads to the substantial reduction in particulate emission, CO emissions accompanying with the imperceptible power loss, the increase in fuel consumption and the increase in NOx emission on conventional diesel engine with no or fewer modification. From the results, it can be observed that biodiesel likely to replace diesel as a source of fuel in near future.

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Characterization of Real-World Pollutant Emissions and Fuel Consumption of Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks with Latest Emissions Control

Atmosphere ◽

10.3390/atmos10090535 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (9) ◽

pp. 535 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Christos Keramydas ◽

Leonidas Ntziachristos ◽

Christos Tziourtzioumis ◽

Georgios Papadopoulos ◽

Ting-Shek Lo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fuel Consumption ◽

Real World ◽

Emission Factors ◽

Pollutant Emissions ◽

Particulate Filter ◽

Emission Measurement ◽

Heavy Duty ◽

Heavy Duty Diesel ◽

Diesel Trucks ◽

The Impact

Heavy-duty diesel trucks (HDDTs) comprise a key source of road transport emissions and energy consumption worldwide mainly due to the growth of road freight traffic during the last two decades. Addressing their air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions is therefore required, while accurate emission factors are needed to logistically optimize their operation. This study characterizes real-world emissions and fuel consumption (FC) of HDDTs and investigates the factors that affect their performance. Twenty-two diesel-fueled, Euro IV to Euro VI, HDDTs of six different manufacturers were measured in the road network of the Hong Kong metropolitan area, using portable emission measurement systems (PEMS). The testing routes included urban, highway and mixed urban/highway driving. The data collected corresponds to a wide range of driving, operating, and ambient conditions. Real-world distance- and energy-based emission levels are presented in a comparative manner to capture the effect of after-treatment technologies and the role of the evolution of Euro standards on emissions performance. The emission factors’ uncertainty is analyzed. The impact of speed, road grade and vehicle weight loading on FC and emissions is investigated. An analysis of diesel particulate filter (DPF) regenerations and ammonia (NH3) slip events are presented along with the study of Nitrous oxide (N2O) formation. The results reveal deviations of real-world HDDTs emissions from emission limits, as well as the significant impact of different operating and driving factors on their performance. The occasional high levels of N2O emissions from selective catalytic reduction equipped HDDTs is also revealed, an issue that has not been thoroughly considered so far.

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An Investigation of Autonomous Vehicle Roundabout Situation

Periodica Polytechnica Transportation Engineering ◽

10.3311/pptr.13762 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 48 (3) ◽

pp. 236-241

Author(s):

Hang Cao ◽

Máté Zöldy

Keyword(s):

Fuel Consumption ◽

Autonomous Vehicles ◽

Autonomous Vehicle ◽

Preliminary Test ◽

Driving Behavior ◽

Physical Parameters ◽

Test Scenario ◽

Vehicle Type ◽

Fuel Consumption And Emissions ◽

The Impact

The aim of this paper is to evaluate the impact of connected autonomous behavior in real vehicles on vehicle fuel consumption and emission reductions. Authors provide a preliminary theoretical summary to assess the driving conditions of autonomous vehicles in roundabout, which attempts exploring the impact of driving behavior patterns on fuel consumption and emissions, and including other key factors of autonomous vehicles to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. After summarizing, driving behavior, effective in-vehicle systems, both roundabout physical parameters and vehicle type are all play an important role in energy using. ZalaZONE’s roundabout is selected for preliminary test scenario establishment, which lays a design foundation for further in-depth testing.

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THE IMPACT OF HYBRID ENGINES ON FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS OF HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS

Energy and Sustainability VII ◽

10.2495/esus170191 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

FRANS BAL ◽

JAAP VLEUGEL

Keyword(s):

Fuel Consumption ◽

Heavy Duty ◽

Hybrid Engines ◽

Fuel Consumption And Emissions ◽

The Impact

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Pemanfaatan Limbah Minyak Jelantah Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kepedulian Masyarakat Terhadap Lingkungan

Dinamisia Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ◽

10.31849/dinamisia.v5i1.4434 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Fitri Damayanti ◽

Titin Supriyatin ◽

Titin Supriyatin

Keyword(s):

Environmental Control ◽

Economic Value ◽

Waste Cooking Oil ◽

Added Value ◽

Household Expenditure ◽

Environmental Damage ◽

Public Knowledge ◽

Cooking Oil ◽

The Impact

Every household produces waste cooking oil that was discharged into the environment without any environmental control. This situation is exacerbated by the lack of public knowledge about the impact of it on health and the environment. Because of that, that was necessary to have an innovation in the use it into products of economic value as solid soap products. This activity was carried out with the PKK Karang Anyar partner, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta which was conducted by online due to the Covid-19 Pandemic period. This activity was able to encourage the independence economic of partner eco-based. The partners agreed that the training provided could increase the added value of waste cooking oil waste, prevent environmental damage, and increase community entrepreneurship. In addition, it could reduce household expenditure in terms of reducing spending on washing agent related to the economy that was felt heavy when Pandemic Covid-19.

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