Experimental investigation of the performance and emission characteristics of DI diesel engine using blended biodiesel and water emulsion under varying load condition.

Authors

  • Memon Mohammed Akil Student, Department of Thermal Engineering, Godavari College of Engineering, Jalgaon (MS)
  • Mayur Thakur Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Godavari College of Engineering, Jalgaon (MS)
  • Tushar koli Head of Department, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Godavari College of Engineering, Jalgaon (MS)

Keywords:

Emulsion fuel, Biodiesel, Emission, Water Concentration, Diesel engine

Abstract

The experimental work aims to prepare biodiesel-diesel blend emulsion fuel and investigate its
characteristics with different levels of water concentration (5% and 15%) and their effects on performance and emissions
of 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 water
concentration (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) and
brake thermal efficiency (BTE)) and emissions were investigated. An increase in BTE was observed with increased water
content in emulsions. A reduction in exhaust gas temperature (EGT) with an increase in water content was achieved. The
nitrogen oxides (NOx) and smoke emissions were also significantly reduced with the increase in water content. Emulsion
fuel containing a higher water content revealed a considerable increase in carbon monoxide (CO) emissions.

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Published

2020-09-25

How to Cite

Memon Mohammed Akil, Mayur Thakur, & Tushar koli. (2020). 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), 7(9), 1–7. Retrieved from https://ijaerd.org/index.php/IJAERD/article/view/4739

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 9 (2020): Volume: 07, Issue: 09 - September, 2020

Section

Articles