Effects of ethanol addition to biodiesel-diesel oil blends (B7 and B20) on engine emissions and fuel consumption

MRS Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (64) ◽  
pp. 4005-4015
Author(s):  
Alex de Oliveira ◽  
Osmano Souza Valente ◽  
José Ricardo Sodré
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Diesel Oil ◽  
Anhydrous Ethanol ◽  
Oxides Of Nitrogen ◽  
Gas Temperature ◽  
Oil Blends ◽  
Fuel Burn ◽  
Ethanol Addition

This work investigates a diesel engine operating with different blends of diesel fuel, biodiesel and anhydrous ethanol. Anhydrous ethanol (99.8% purity) was added to diesel oil with 7% (B7) and 20% of biodiesel (B20), with the concentrations of 5% (E5), 10% (E10) and 15% (E15) and 20% (E20). The experiments were conducted on a naturally aspirated, four-stroke, four-cylinder, direct injection 44 kW diesel engine, operating at a constant speed of 1800 RPM and at the fixed load of 27.5 kW to attain the lowest specific fuel consumption (SFC). The results were compared with the standard B7 operation, and showed that ethanol addition (B7E5) reduced up to 7% carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, associated with the decrease of the cylinder gas temperature, due to the ethanol high latent heat of evaporation, and to the ethanol lower carbon-to-hydrogen ratio and oxygen content. Total hydrocarbons (THC) emissions were reduced up to 14% with ethanol addition (B7E15), indicating higher fuel burn efficiency when ethanol is added to the fuel, as the oxygen available in ethanol molecule improves the burning during combustion. On the other hand, increasing biodiesel content in the fuel from 7% to 20% increased CO2 and THC emissions, both mitigated with the use of ethanol. Carbon monoxide (CO) and oxides of nitrogen (NOX) emissions showed different behavior, depending on ethanol and biodiesel concentration. Both biodiesel and ethanol increased SFC, due to the reduction of fuel lower heating value (LHV), although ethanol addition slightly increased fuel conversion efficiency.

scholarly journals Preheating Of Sunflower Blended Biodiesel for the Improvement of Performance Characteristics of a DI Diesel Engine under Various Loads

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 921-926
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Specific Energy Consumption ◽  
Cetane Number ◽  
Diesel Oil ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Di Diesel Engine ◽  
And Performance

Due to fast depletion of fuel and for the huge demand of various engine fuels in large sectors and power generation, thse biodiesel which is derived from biological wastes can be a substitute of pure diesel oil. Diesel engine has the benefits of low fuel consumption, high potency, smart economical and dynamic performance. However at the identical time, the diesel engine has high NOx and soot emissions. And these two sorts of emissions provides a trade-off relationship which can bring difficulties to satisfy the necessities of emission rules of NOx and soot. This particular paper primarily reviews regarding using of preheated bio-diesel that contains 20 percentage of pure sunflower oil (biological name-Helianthus annuus) and analyses its performance characteristics for selected blend with completely variable loads. Various experiments were carried out by employing a four stroke single cylinder, direct injection, water cooled diesel engine with suitable specifications. Helianthus oil is mixed with bio diesel for fast burning inside the engine cylinder and by doing so , the Cetane number is quite high that leads to the ignition delay shorter. Therefore the overall content is preheated somewhat in order to lift its temperature so as to boost the burning process. Incorporating to this , it reduces the various emissions such as NOx, CO and smoke capacity by 2% to 3%. Various parameters are required to outline the analysis of combustion and performance characteristics of the test fuel like brake thermal efficiency(BTE),basic specific fuel consumption(BSFC), basic specific energy consumption (BSEC),temperature of the exhaust gas and emissions like NOx, unburn hydrocarbons(HC), carbon monoxide(CO) and smoke were carried out in the specified engine

scholarly journals ALDEHYDE EMISSIONS FROM A STATIONARY DIESEL ENGINE OPERATING WITH CASTOR OIL BIODIESEL – DIESEL OIL BLENDS

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. B. Zarante ◽  
M. J. Da Silva ◽  
O. S. Valente ◽  
J. R. Sodré
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Castor Oil ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Diesel Oil ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Compression Ignition ◽  
Compression Ignition Engine ◽  
Oil Blends ◽  
Fuel Blends ◽  
Flame Ionization

The presence of aldehyde in the exhaust gas of a stationary, direct injection, compression ignition engine operating with castor oil biodiesel/diesel oil blends (B5, B10, B20 and B35) is analyzed. The diesel engine was operated with constant speed of 1800 rev/min and load of 37.5 kW. The gas sample was collected directly from the exhaust. Aldehydes were identified and quantified using gas chromatography (GC) with flame ionization detector analyzer (FID). Acetaldehyde presented higher exhaust concentration than formaldehyde for all fuel blends tested. In general, the exhaust aldehyde levels were very low and did not present significant differences between the fuel blends tested.

Investigation of diesel engine operating and injection system parameters for low noise, emissions, and fuel consumption using Taguchi methods

2005 ◽  
Vol 219 (10) ◽  
pp. 1237-1251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z Win ◽  
R P Gakkhar ◽  
S C Jain ◽  
M Bhattacharya
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Taguchi Methods ◽  
Combustion Noise ◽  
Injection System ◽  
Injection Timing ◽  
Oxides Of Nitrogen ◽  
Engine Noise

In order to optimize the performance of a small direct injection (DI) diesel engine with respect to noise, emissions, and fuel economy, an experimental investigation was undertaken using Taguchi methods. A single-cylinder 3.5 kW diesel engine was selected for performance tests at different levels of two operating parameters (speed and load) and six injection parameters of the engine (static injection timing, plunger diameter, nozzle valve opening pressure, nozzle hole diameter, number of nozzle holes, and nozzle tip protrusion). These controlled parameters were varied at two levels, and the resulting changes in responses were investigated, namely engine noise, combustion noise, smoke, brake specific fuel consumption (b.s.f.c.), and emissions of unburned hydrocarbons (HC), oxides of nitrogen (NO x), and carbon monoxide (CO) were investigated. The optimum values of engine noise, combustion noise, smoke, emissions, and b.s.f.c. could be predicted using signal-noise ( S/N) ratios, and a relevant combination of controlled input parameters was specified. Results of confirmation runs of the engine showed good agreement with the predicted quantities of interest based on Taguchi analysis. The relative importance of the controlled parameters to the above responses was evaluated in terms of the percentage contributions of the parameters using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The Taguchi method of experimental design was found to be robust and more cost effective for understanding the relationship between diesel engine parameters and noise, emissions, and b.s.f.c. than full factorial design.

STUDI PENENTUAN KOMPOSISI OPTIMUM CAMPURAN BAHAN BAKAR BIODIESEL–PETRODIESEL

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Soni S. Wirawan dkk
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Diesel Fuel ◽  
Cetane Number ◽  
Price Policy ◽  
Oxides Of Nitrogen ◽  
Fuel Price ◽  
Biodiesel Blend

Biodiesel is a viable substitute for petroleum-based diesel fuel. Its advantages are improved lubricity, higher cetane number and cleaner emission. Biodiesel and its blends with petroleum-based diesel fuel can be used in diesel engines without any signifi cant modifi cations to the engines. Data from the numerous research reports and test programs showed that as the percent of biodiesel in blends increases, emission of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM) all decrease, but the amount of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and fuel consumption is tend to increase. The most signifi cant hurdle for broader commercialization of biodiesel is its cost. In current fuel price policy in Indonesia (especially fuel for transportation), the higher percent of biodiesel in blend will increase the price of blends fuel. The objective of this study is to assess the optimum blends of biodiesel with petroleum-based diesel fuel from the technically and economically consideration. The study result recommends that 20% biodiesel blend with 80% petroleum-based diesel fuel (B20) is the optimum blend for unmodifi ed diesel engine uses.Keywords: biodiesel, emission, optimum, blend

scholarly journals Effects of Oxygenated Additives with Diesel on the Performance of D I Diesel Engine

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Venkateswara Rao ◽  
S. Ramesh ◽  
S. Anil Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Diesel Fuel ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Nox Emissions ◽  
Oxides Of Nitrogen ◽  
Smoke Emission ◽  
Oxygenated Additives ◽  
Blend Fuel ◽  
Fuel Formulation

The primary objective of this work is to reduce the particulate matter (PM) or smoke emission and oxides of nitrogen (NOx emissions) the two important harmful emissions and to increase the performance of diesel engine by using oxygenated additives with diesel as blend fuel. Formulation of available diesel fuel with additives is an advantage than considering of engine modification for improvement of higher output. From the available additives, three oxygenates are selected for experimentation by considering many aspects like cost, content of oxygen, flashpoint, solubility, seal etc. The selected oxygenates are Ethyl Aceto Acetate (EAA), Diethyl Carbonate (DEC), Diethylene Glycol (DEG). These oxygenates are blended with diesel fuel in proportions of 2.5%, 5% and 7.5% by volume and experiments were conducted on a single cylinder naturally aspirated direct injection diesel engine. From the results the conclusion are higher brake power and lower BSFC obtained for DEC blends at 7.5% of additive as compared to EAA, DEG and diesel at full load. In case of DEC blends the smoke emission is lower, whereas NOx emissions are very low in case of EAA additive blend fuels. The DEC can be considered is the best oxygenating additive to be blend with diesel in a proportion of 7.5% by volume.

scholarly journals The installation of a common rail diesel engine on a light helicopter of the eurocopter EC120 class

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
Leonardo Frizziero ◽  
Luca Piancastelli
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Total Mass ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Common Rail ◽  
Automotive Engine

<p>A feasibility study for the installation of a CRDID (Common Rail Direct Injection Diesel) on a light helicopter is introduced. The total mass available for the CRDID is evaluated starting from fuel consumption and helicopter data. The conversion of an automotive unit was discarded to excessive mass and excessive costs of the conversion. A derivative of an automotive engine was then considered. This solution proved to be feasible. The installation of the new CRDID was then studied. The turbocharger and the cooling system were defined for the application. The result was the evaluation of the power plant installation mass that proved to be much lower than the maximum admissible. The installation is then possible.</p>

scholarly journals Performance Analysis of Direct Injection Diesel Engine Fueled with Diesel-Tomato Seed Oil Biodiesel Blending by ANOVA and ANN

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 4421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karami ◽  
Rasul ◽  
Khan ◽  
Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Performance Analysis ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Gas Temperature ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Tomato Seed ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Di Diesel Engine ◽  
Biodiesel Fuels

Biodiesel is an alternative fuel for diesel engine. Considering the differences between diesel and biodiesel fuels, the engine condition should be modified based on the fuel or fuel blends to achieve optimum performance. This study presented a performance analysis of a direct-injected (DI) diesel engine with a dynamometer fueled with diesel-tomato seed biodiesel (TSOB) blends employing ANOVA and universal nonlinear model based on ANN. The experiments were carried out under conditions of some independent variables including different engine loads (0, 50, 100%) and speed (1800, 2150, and 2500 rpm) for four diesel-biodiesel combinations (B0, B5, B10, and B20). In this research, the effect of these factors on dependent variables including power, torque, SFC, FC, and Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) are investigated. Duncan′s multi-domain test at a significance level of R < 0.01 shows that the highest and lowest of the torque and power are produced from B5 and B20, respectively. These results show that the lowest EGT of 613 K is related to B20 and the highest EGT is related to B5 and B10. The regression models showed that the torque decreases with increasing the engine speed and biodiesel percentage. These results also show that the highest and the lowest SFC is related to B0 and B20, respectively. The ANN model shows high capability of predicting the engine performance parameters and emissions, without running costly and time-consuming experiments with the histogram error of 0.004 and R = 0.96. It also proved that ANN is a non-linear model of choice to deal with these data, instead of multivariate linear regression employed for preliminary analysis.

Parameter optimization of a diesel engine to reduce noise, fuel consumption, and exhaust emissions using response surface methodology

2005 ◽  
Vol 219 (10) ◽  
pp. 1181-1192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z Win ◽  
R P Gakkhar ◽  
S C Jain ◽  
M Bhattacharya
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Parameter Optimization ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Injection Timing ◽  
Test Engine

The conflicting effects of the operating parameters and the injection parameter (injection timing) on engine performance and environmental pollution factors is studied in this paper. As an optimization objective, a 3.5 kW small direct injection diesel engine was used as the test engine, and its speed, load, and static injection timing were varied as per 4 × 4 × 3 full factorial design array. Radiated engine noise, smoke level, brake specific fuel consumption, and emissions of unburned hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides were captured for all test runs. Objective functions relating input and output parameters were obtained using response surface methodology (RSM). Parameter optimization was carried out to control output responses under their mean limit using multi-objective goal programming and minimax programming optimization techniques.

scholarly journals The effects of ethanol addition with waste pork lard methyl ester on performance, emission and combustion characteristics of a diesel engine

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 217-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panneer John ◽  
Karuppannan Vadivel
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Combustion Characteristics ◽  
Full Load ◽  
Pork Lard ◽  
Peak Cylinder Pressure ◽  
Ethanol Addition ◽  
Ethanol Blends ◽  
And Performance

In the recent research, as a result of depletion of world petroleum reserves, considerable attention has been focused on the use of different alternative fuels in diesel engines. The present work aims to ensure the possibility of adding ethanol as an additive with animal fat biodiesel that is tested as an alternative fuel for diesel in a CI engine. In this study, biodiesel is obtained from waste pork lard by base-catalyzed transesterification with methanol when potassium hydroxide as catalyst. 2.5%, 5% and 7.5% by volume of ethanol is blended with neat biodiesel in order to improve performance and combustion characteristics of a diesel engine. The experimental work is carried out in a 3.7 kW, single cylinder, naturally aspirated, water cooled, direct injection diesel engine for different loads and at a constant speed of 1500 rpm. The performance, emission and combustion characteristics of biodiesel-ethanol blends are investigated by comparing them with neat biodiesel and standard diesel. The experimental test results showed that the combustion and performance characteristics improved with the increase in percentage of ethanol addition with biodiesel. When compared to neat biodiesel and standard diesel, an increase in brake thermal efficiency of 5.8% and 4.1% is obtained for BEB7.5 blend at full load of the engine. With the increase in percentage of ethanol fraction in the blends, peak cylinder pressure and the corresponding heat release rate are increased. Biodiesel-ethanol blends exhibit longer ignition delay and shorter combustion duration when compared to neat biodiesel. Optimum reduction in carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbon and smoke emission are attained while using BEB5 blend at full load of the engine. However, there is an adverse effect in case of nitrogen oxide emission.

Assessment of a Syngas-Diesel Dual Fuelled Compression Ignition Engine

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bibhuti B. Sahoo ◽  
Niranjan Sahoo ◽  
Ujjwal K. Saha
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Thermal Efficiency ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Direct Injection ◽  
Dual Fuel ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Compression Ignition ◽  
Gas Temperature ◽  
Compression Ignition Engine ◽  
Exhaust Gas Temperature

Synthesis gas (Syngas), a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, can be manufactured from natural gas, coal, petroleum, biomass, and even from organic wastes. It can substitute fossil diesel as an alternative gaseous fuel in compression ignition engines under dual fuel operation route. Experiments were conducted in a single cylinder, constant speed and direct injection diesel engine fuelled with syngas-diesel in dual fuel mode. The engine is designed to develop a power output of 5.2 kW at its rated speed of 1500 rpm under variable loads with inducted syngas fuel having H2 to CO ratio of 1:1 by volume. Diesel fuel as a pilot was injected into the engine in the conventional manner. The diesel engine was run at varying loads of 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100%. The performance of dual fuel engine is assessed by parameters such as thermal efficiency, exhaust gas temperature, diesel replacement rate, gas flow rate, peak cylinder pressure, exhaust O2 and emissions like NOx, CO and HC. Dual fuel operation showed a decrease in brake thermal efficiency from 16.1% to a maximum of 20.92% at 80% load. The maximum diesel substitution by syngas was found 58.77% at minimum exhaust O2 availability condition of 80% engine load. The NOx level was reduced from 144 ppm to 103 ppm for syngas-diesel mode at the best efficiency point. Due to poor combustion efficiency of dual fuel operation, there were increases in CO and HC emissions throughout the range of engine test loads. The decrease in peak pressure causes the exhaust gas temperature to rise at all loads of dual fuel operation. The present investigation provides some useful indications of using syngas fuel in a diesel engine under dual fuel operation.

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