Performance and Emission Characteristics of Bio-Diesel as an Alternative Diesel Engine Fuel

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samiddha Palit ◽  
Bijan Kumar Mandal ◽  
Sudip Ghosh ◽  
Arup Jyoti Bhowal
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Emission Characteristics ◽  
Engine Fuel ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Ci Engine ◽  
Ic Engines

Fast depletion of the conventional petroleum-based fossil fuel reserves and the detrimental effects of the pollutant emissions associated with the combustion of these fuels in internal combustion (IC) engines propelled the exploration and development of alternative fuels for internal combustion engines. Biodiesel has been identified as one of the most promising alternative fuels for IC engines. This paper discusses about the advantages and disadvantages of biodiesel vis-a-vis the conventional petro-diesel and presents the energetic performances and emission characteristics of CI engine using biodiesel and biodiesel-petrodiesel blends as fuels. An overview of the current research works carried out by several researchers has been presented in brief. A review of the performance analysis suggests that biodiesel and its blends with conventional diesel have comparable brake thermal efficiencies. The energy balance studies show that biodiesel returns more than 3 units of energy for each unit used in its production. However, the brake specific fuel consumption increases by about 9–14% compared to diesel fuel. But, considerable improvement in environmental performance is obtained using biodiesel. There is significant reduction in the emissions of unburned hydrocarbons, polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), soot, particulates, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide with biodiesel. But the NOx emission is more with biodiesel compared to diesel. A case study with Jatropha biodiesel as fuel and the current development status, both global and Indian, of biodiesel as a CI engine fuel have been included in the paper.

scholarly journals Alternative Fuels for Internal Combustion Engines

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 4086 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Martins ◽  
F. P. Brito
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Co2 Production ◽  
Combustion Engines ◽  
Synthetic Fuels ◽  
Ic Engines

The recent transport electrification trend is pushing governments to limit the future use of Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs). However, the rationale for this strong limitation is frequently not sufficiently addressed or justified. The problem does not seem to lie within the engines nor with the combustion by themselves but seemingly, rather with the rise in greenhouse gases (GHG), namely CO2, rejected to the atmosphere. However, it is frequent that the distinction between fossil CO2 and renewable CO2 production is not made, or even between CO2 emissions and pollutant emissions. The present revision paper discusses and introduces different alternative fuels that can be burned in IC Engines and would eliminate, or substantially reduce the emission of fossil CO2 into the atmosphere. These may be non-carbon fuels such as hydrogen or ammonia, or biofuels such as alcohols, ethers or esters, including synthetic fuels. There are also other types of fuels that may be used, such as those based on turpentine or even glycerin which could maintain ICEs as a valuable option for transportation.

Study on Catalytic Reactions in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells With Comparison to Gas Phase Reactions in Internal Combustion Engines

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helgi S. Fridriksson ◽  
Bengt Sunde´n ◽  
Jinliang Yuan ◽  
Martin Andersson
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Solid Oxide ◽  
Hydrocarbon Fuels ◽  
Pure Hydrogen ◽  
Oxide Fuel ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Ic Engines

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) have the attractive feature to be able to make use of hydrocarbon fuels in their operation by reforming the fuel into pure hydrogen, either internally or externally. This can open up for a smoother transition from the existing hydro-carbon economy toward a more renewable hydrogen economy. Since both SOFCs and internal combustion (IC) engines can make use of hydrocarbon fuels, it is of interest to examine the major differences in their utilization of the hydrocarbons and investigate how this type of fuel contributes to the power output of the respective systems. Thereby, various advantages and disadvantages of their reactions are raised. It was shown that even though there are fundamental differences between SOFCs and IC engines, both types face similar problems in their designs. These problems mostly include material design and operation management, but even problems related to the chemical reactions, e.g., carbon deposition for SOFCs and pollutant formation for IC engines.

scholarly journals Unambiguous Identification of Key Molecular Species in Deposits Responsible for Increased Pollution from Internal Combustion Engines

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Max K. Edney ◽  
Joseph S. Lamb ◽  
Matteo Spanu ◽  
Emily F. Smith ◽  
Elisabeth Steer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Molecular Species ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Fuel Cycle ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Engine Fuel

<p>Clean and efficient internal combustion engine performance will play a significant role in the move to a decarbonized energy system. Currently, fuel deposit formation on engine components negatively impacts CO2 and pollutant emissions, where previous attempts at deposit characterization afforded non-diagnostic chemical assignments. Here, we uncover the identity and 3D spatial distribution of molecular species from gasoline, diesel injector and filter deposits with the 3D OrbiSIMS technique. Alkylbenzyl sulfonates, derived from lubricant oil contamination in the engine fuel cycle, were common to samples, we evidence transformation of the native sulfonate to longer chain species by reaction with fuel fragments in the gasoline deposit. Inorganic salts, identified in both diesel deposits, were prevalent throughout the injector deposits depth. We identified common polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons up to C66H20, these were prevalent in the gasoline deposits lower depths. This work will enable deposit mitigation by unravelling their chemical composition, spatial distribution, and origins.</p>

The Use of Biogas in Internal Combustion Engines: A Review

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nirendra N. Mustafi ◽  
Robert R. Raine ◽  
Pradeep K. Bansal
Keyword(s):  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Dual Fuel ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Dual Fuel Engines ◽  
Ic Engines ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Ci Engines

Biogas derived from organic waste materials is a promising alternative and renewable gaseous fuel for internal combustion (IC) engines and could substitute for conventional fossil fuels. The aims of this study are to review the past researches on biogas fuelled IC engines and from this review, to identify current research needs. A detailed analysis of the previous results of biogas fueling on the emissions and performance of spark ignition (SI) and dual fuel compression ignition (CI) engines is presented. The literature review reveals that the published research on biogas fueled IC engines are not rich in number and the scenario of biogas-diesel dual fuel engines is even worse. According to the analysis, biogas fueling in IC engines causes lower power output compared to natural gas, irrespective of the engine operating conditions. However, the use of biogas allows exhaust nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions to be reduced substantially. Both experimental and computational analyses have been done in the case of SI engines. However, there are needs to investigate the exhaust emissions for the biogas-diesel dual fuel engines both experimentally and computationally. Also the effect of H2S on engine emissions and life/durability, which is neglected very often in the literature, needs to be investigated.

scholarly journals Analysis of pollutant emissions from marine engines when burning traditional and alternative fuels

2021 ◽  
pp. 97-101
Author(s):  
Г.В. Черкаев
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Fuel Oil ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Pyrolysis Oil ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Marine Engines ◽  
Calculation Results

В статье рассматриваются вопросы, связанные с анализом достоинств и недостатков различных видов альтернативных топлив. Эти топлива могут применяться на судах различного назначения со средне- и высокооборотными дизельными двигателями. Наиболее актуальной альтернативой для полной или частичной замены жидкого нефтяного топлива является биотопливо. Особое внимание уделено микроводорослям, темпы роста которых значительно выше, чем у выращиваемых наземных культур. Рассматриваются такие виды альтернативных топлив, как биодизель, биоэтанол, биогаз, растительное масло, пиролизное масло, биобутанол, диметиловый эфир. Показано, что для расчета количества выбросов загрязняющих веществ, выделяющихся при сжигании биотоплив в судовых ДВС, может подойти модель «черного ящика». Зная основные физико-химические свойства топлива (теплотворная способность, плотность, вязкость, содержание кислорода и др.), можно оценить расход топлива, определить выбросы углекислого газа. Представлены результаты расчетов выбросов загрязняющих веществ при сжигании биотоплив. В итоге все полученные результаты могут быть переведены в условные единицы и пересчитаны в эквиваленты выбрасываемых парниковых газов. The article discusses issues related to the analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of various types of alternative fuels. These fuels can be used on ships for various purposes equipped with MSD and HSD engines. Biofuels are the most relevant alternative for the complete or partial replacement of liquid fuel oil. Particular attention is paid to microalgae, the growth rate of which is much higher than that of grown terrestrial crops. These types of alternative fuels are considered as biodiesel, bioethanol, biogas, vegetable oil, pyrolysis oil, biobutanol, dimethyl ether, etc. It is shown that the “black box” model may be suitable for calculating the amount of pollutant emissions released during the combustion of biofuels in ship internal combustion engines. Knowing the basic physicochemical properties of fuel (calorific value, density, viscosity, oxygen content, etc.), it is possible to estimate fuel consumption and determine CO2emissions. The calculation results of pollutant emissions from biofuel combustion are presented. As a result, all the results obtained can be converted into conventional units and recalculated into the equivalents of the emitted greenhouse gases.

Biofuels in Automobiles: Advantages and Disadvantages: A Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashraf Elfasakhany
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Alternative Fuel ◽  
Combustion Engines ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Co2 Balance ◽  
Engine Systems ◽  
Engine Power

Background: Biofuels are one of the promising alternative fuel sources for automobiles. The use of biofuels in combustion engines of automobiles showed many advantages and disadvantages. In this study, the advantages and disadvantages of using biofuels in internal combustion engines are reviewed and summarized based on early studies. Biofuels can offer favorable well-towheel CO2 balance in our environment and improve engine power and efficiency. Oxygen contents in biofuels also provide advantages for the fuel combustion. However, biofuels, also showed some disadvantages, like corrosiveness to engine systems and low heating values of biofuels. Boiling temperature, absorption with water, vapor toxicity, and autoignition of biofuels showed advantages for some types and drawbacks for others.

scholarly journals Influence of the Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Systems in Woodchippers Powered by Small Engines on Exhaust Emissions and Operating Costs

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 5773 ◽  
Author(s):  
Łukasz Warguła ◽  
Mateusz Kukla ◽  
Piotr Lijewski ◽  
Michał Dobrzyński ◽  
Filip Markiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Combustion Engines ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Liquefied Petroleum Gas ◽  
Hc Emissions ◽  
Supply Systems

The use of alternative fuels is a contemporary trend in science aimed at the protection of non-renewable resources, reducing the negative impact on people and reducing the negative impact on the natural environment. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is an alternative fuel within the meaning of the European Union Directive (2014/94/UE), as it is an alternative for energy sources derived from crude oil. The use of LPG fuel in low-power internal combustion engines is one of the currently developed scientific research directions. It results from the possibility of limiting air pollutant emissions compared to the commonly used gasoline and the lower cost of this fuel in many countries. By “gasoline 95” the Authors mean non-lead petrol as a flammable liquid that is used primarily as a fuel in most spark-ignited internal combustion engines, whereas 95 is an octane rating (octane number). This article presents the results of research on fuel consumption, toxic exhaust gas emission, and operating costs of a woodchipper used for shredding branches with a diameter of up to 100 mm in real working conditions. The woodchipper, powered by a 9.5 kW internal combustion engine, fueled by gasoline and LPG was tested. Liberal regulations of the European Union (Regulation 2016/1628/EU) on the emission of harmful exhaust compounds from small spark-ignition engines (up to 19 kW) and non-road applications contribute to the low technical advancement level of these engines. The authors researched a relatively simple and cheap LPG fueling system, as in their opinion, such a system has the best chance of being implemented for use. In the study, the branches of cherry plum were shredded (Prunus cerasiferaEhrh. Beitr. Naturk. 4:17. 1789 (Gartenkalender4:189-204. 1784)). Their diameter was ca. 80 mm, length 3 m, and moisture content ca. 25%. The system was tested during the shredding of the branches in real working conditions (the frequency of supplying the branches about 4 min−1 and the mass productivity of about 0.73 t/h). Based on the recorded results, it was found that the LPG fueled engine was characterized by higher carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions by 22% and 27%, respectively. A positive effect of using LPG was the reduction of fuel consumption by 28% and carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrocarbons (HC) emissions by 37% and 83%, respectively. The results of the research show that the use of alternative fuels can bring benefits in terms of CO2 and HC emissions, but at the same time be characterized by an increase in CO and NOx emissions. Further research should be conducted on innovative alternative fuel supply systems, such as in the automotive industry. At the same time, legislators should limit the use of low-quality fuel supply systems with the limits of pollutant emissions in exhaust gases, contributing to the development and economic competitiveness of new fuel injection systems.

scholarly journals Performance and emission characteristics of diesel engine using ether additives: A review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 255-274
Author(s):  
Quoc Bao Doan ◽  
Xuan Phuong Nguyen ◽  
Van Viet Pham ◽  
Thi Minh Hao Dong ◽  
Minh Tuan Pham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Biodiesel Fuel ◽  
Emission Characteristics ◽  
Organic Additives ◽  
Combustion Dynamics ◽  
Performance And Emission ◽  
Ci Engines

Pressure on alternative fuels and strict environmental regulations are driving a strategic shift in the efficient use of renewable biofuels. One of the promising biofuel candidates recently interested by scholars is a biological or organic additive that is added into diesel or biodiesel fuel to improve engine performance and reduce pollutant emissions. With efforts to improve efficiency and combustion quality in cylinders, combustion characteristics, flame structure and emission formation mechanism in compression ignition (CI) engines using blended fuel with organic additives have been studied on the effect of additive properties on the combustion behaviour. In this review, the physicochemical properties of typical organic additives such as ethers compounds and their effects on engine performance and emission characteristics have been discussed and evaluated based on conclusions of recent relevant literature. The results of the analysis revealed the prospect of using ether additives to improve combustion in cylinders and reduce pollutant emissions from CI engines. Obviously, the presence of higher oxygen content, lower viscosity and density, and higher cetane number resulted in a positive change in the combustion dynamics as well as a chain of mechanisms for the formation of pollutant precursors in the cylinder. Therefore, ether additives have a significant contribution to the sustainable energy strategy of the transportation sector in the next period when internal combustion engines still dominate in the competition for energy system choices equipped on vehicles.

Modeling of the Internal Combustion Engine by Means of Willans Line Approach for the Study of Hybrid Electric Powertrain

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davide Tarsitano ◽  
Laura Mazzola ◽  
Federico Cheli ◽  
Ferdinando Mapelli
Keyword(s):  
Internal Combustion Engine ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Hybrid Vehicles ◽  
Propulsion System ◽  
Spark Ignition Engine ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Pollutant Emissions

The use of road vehicles has always represented a major contribution to the growth of modern society: it facilitates goods and people mobility, meeting most of the daily needs and it represents a backbone for the development of world economy, (i.e. the industrial field). Nowadays, this mean of transportation, however, given the high number of vehicles on the roads, has a negative impact both on the environment and on the quality of human life. Moreover it leads to an increase in additional costs (i.e. the costs related to environment pollution, global warming and depletion of resources). Such a negative aspect is due to the fact that the drive systems are often characterized by high variability of the load, hence the propulsion system works in areas with low efficiencies and high pollutant emissions. In order to overcome these problems, and to allow the compliance of the road transport system with new European guidelines (i.e White paper, and Horizon 2020), it is necessary to develop innovative technologies able to: - increase the overall powertrain efficiency; - introduce a sustainable alternative fuels strategy including also the appropriate infrastructure; - reduce carbon emission through a decarbonisation approach; In this perspective, in recent years, the technology of electric and hybrid vehicles has been developed, and nowadays it has become a feasible solution in the context of means of transportation. Car/truck-makers and operators look at further developments and innovation in this field in order to optimise the existing solutions and reduce the production costs. The current solution for hybrid vehicles aims to couple a conventional engine with an electrical motor; these two propulsion system are coordinated by an opportune algorithm in order to let the conventional engine operate in its higher efficiency range. Hence the technology foresees the action of endothermic and electrical motors. It is then pivotal for the success of this transport the optimisation of the whole system (electrical and endothermic) in terms of efficiency, sizing and of the control algorithm that coordinate the two propulsion systems. For the modeling of the internal combustion engine conventional approaches, based on the numerical simulation of the combustion process, cannot be used because of their complexity in term of time needed for computing activity. For hybrid power train the general approach to simulated a drive cycle, that usually last at least a few minutes, is based on engine map approach [1–2]. The main burden to the described process is the identifications of maps of torque and consumption for the internal combustion engine, which are normally not predictable in detail, nor are provided by the manufacturers, but they can only be determined by means of experimental tests. Such a process can become extremely expensive and time consuming. Hence in this work the concept of virtual optimisation is introduced basing on the identification of torque and fuel consumption maps for internal combustion engines on analytical methods considering the similarities with engine of the same class. In this regard, a model of the system is developed based on the “Willans Line Method” approach, subsequently to a theoretical definition of the model, the identification of maps is carried out for two different engines (one diesel heavy-duty engine and one spark ignition engine) in order to consider the existing configurations of hybrid vehicles. Eventually the calculated maps are validated considering experimental data from existing experimental campaign. Providing the validity of the method and its usefulness in the hybrid vehicle design.

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