Enhancement the combustion aspects of a CI engine working with Jatropha biodiesel/decanol/propanol ternary combinations
TL;DR: In this paper, an attempt to enhance the Jatropha biodiesel properties by utilizing decanal and propanol as an enhancement additive was made, which can heighten the overall aspects of engine performance and emissions.
About: This article is published in Energy Conversion and Management.The article was published on 2020-12-15. It has received 46 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Propanol & Cetane number.
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TL;DR: In this article, the combined effects of excess air ratio and EGR rate on combustion and emissions behaviors of a gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine with simulated EGR (CO2) at low load were analyzed and compared to assess the difference between actual EGR and simulated EEGR.
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Ton Duc Thang University1, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore2, University of Malaya3, Kyungpook National University4, P A College of Engineering5, Center for Advanced Materials6, King Khalid University7, Banha University8, Jiangsu University9, Menoufia University10, King Abdulaziz University11, Taif University12
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors used Loquat seed oil as a waste resource to produce biodiesel over a novel bifunctional catalyst system based on CaO loaded on a ceria oxide support.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors used n-octanol and diethyl ether as cosolvents and ignition improvers to improve the usability of methanol in diesel engines.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the behavior analysis of a CI engine powered by diesel, Euglena Sanguinea (ES), and their blends (ES20D80, ES40D60, ES60D40, ES80D20).
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TL;DR: In this article, a response surface methodology (RSM) based on central composite rotatable design (CCRD) was used to optimize the three important reaction variables (methanol quantity, acid concentration, and reaction time) for reduction of free fatty acid (FFA) content of the oil to around 1% as compared to methanol quantity (M′) and reaction times (T′), and for carrying out transesterification of the pretreated oil.
Abstract: Response surface methodology (RSM) based on central composite rotatable design (CCRD) was used to optimize the three important reaction variables—methanol quantity (M), acid concentration (C) and reaction time (T) for reduction of free fatty acid (FFA) content of the oil to around 1% as compared to methanol quantity (M′) and reaction time (T′) and for carrying out transesterification of the pretreated oil. Using RSM, quadratic polynomial equations were obtained for predicting acid value and transesterification. Verification experiments confirmed the validity of both the predicted models. The optimum combination for reducing the FFA of Jatropha curcas oil from 14% to less than 1% was found to be 1.43% v/v H2SO4 acid catalyst, 0.28 v/v methanol-to-oil ratio and 88-min reaction time at a reaction temperature of 60 °C as compared to 0.16 v/v methanol-to-pretreated oil ratio and 24 min of reaction time at a reaction temperature of 60 °C for producing biodiesel. This process gave an average yield of biodiesel more than 99%. The fuel properties of jatropha biodiesel so obtained were found to be comparable to those of diesel and confirming to the American and European standards.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate and compare the basic fuel properties of the ternary blends of diesel (D), waste oil methyl ester (biodiesel (B)) and the higher alcohols of propanol (Pro), n-butanol (nB) and 1-pentanol (Pn), and their effects on engine performance and exhaust emissions of a diesel engine.
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TL;DR: In this article, the properties, engine performance, and emission characteristics of biodiesel-diesel blends employed in CI engines under different conditions worldwide as well as the environmental and economic impacts of the biodiesel production, and the effects of this blend on engine durability are also discussed.
Abstract: The objective of this review is to illustrate the properties, engine performance, and emission characteristics of biodiesel–diesel blends employed in CI engines under different conditions worldwide as well as the environmental and economic impacts of biodiesel production, and the effects of this blend on engine durability are also discussed. Biodiesels are gaining more importance as a promising alternative energy resource due to the global fossil fuel crisis and emission problems. However, it was realized that extensive utilization of biodiesel would tax the food chain and could lead to food shortages. Thus, the use of a blend of biodiesel with conventional fuel was suggested to balance its usage, which could still provide a beneficial greenhouse effect. From the results of the investigation, it is reported that blends containing up to 30% biodiesel have almost the same properties as diesel. Most investigation results have shown that, compared to diesel, biodiesel–diesel blend provides shorter ignition delay and a reduced heat release rate as well as a slightly higher efficiency by sacrificing a small amount of fuel. The HC, CO, and PM emissions are reduced to a great extent but the NOx emission becomes slightly higher. Biodiesels are expected to reduce the dependence on imported petroleum with the associated economic vulnerability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants, and revitalize the economy by increasing demand and prices for agricultural products. From the review, it can be said that blends of biodiesel with a small content by volume can be used in existing CI engines without any major modifications.
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TL;DR: In this paper, an investigation was conducted for the improvement of jatropha biodiesel-diesel blend with the addition of 5-10% n-butanol and diethyl ether by vol.
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