This document summarizes a study that investigated the performance and emissions of a diesel engine using blends of Jatropha oil and diesel fuel (J10, J15, and J20 blends containing 10%, 15%, and 20% Jatropha oil, respectively). The key findings were:
1) Fuel properties including density, viscosity, calorific value, and flash point of the blends differed from diesel fuel.
2) Engine power and torque increased at low speeds for the blends but decreased at high speeds compared to diesel. Fuel consumption slightly increased for the blends.
3) Brake thermal efficiency increased for the blends at high speeds but decreased at low speeds compared to diesel.
Jatropha oil with exhaust heat recovery system 2-3-4-jatropha oil with exhaus...Mehul Joshie
The jatropha oil is used
in a Field Marshal make four stroke, single cylinder and water cooled diesel engine. Engine
performance (specific fuel consumption, brake thermal efficiency and exhaust gas
temperature were measured to evaluate and compute the behavior of the diesel engine
running on Jatropha curcas oil. Output of the engine is almost similar to diesel fuelled engine,
however fuel consumption rate in case of Jatropha oil was more compared to diesel.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Performance Characterstics of CI Engine Using Calophyllum Inophyllum as Biofu...AM Publications
This document summarizes a study on the performance characteristics of a compression ignition engine using biodiesel from Calophyllum inophyllum seeds. Calophyllum inophyllum oil was extracted from seeds and converted to biodiesel via a transesterification process. The biodiesel was blended with diesel in 10%, 20% and 30% proportions (B10, B20, B30) and tested in a single cylinder diesel engine. The effect of injection opening pressure was evaluated at 190, 200 and 210 bars. Test results showed that the B20 blend had performance characteristics closest to diesel, with lower fuel consumption and higher efficiency compared to other blends. Emissions of CO and HC decreased with higher biodiesel content
This document outlines an experimental investigation on the performance and emissions of a diesel engine fueled with mahua oil methyl ester (biodiesel) and an additive. The objectives were to produce biodiesel from mahua oil via transesterification, characterize fuel properties, prepare test fuels as biodiesel blends, and test the blends in a diesel engine. Various engine performance and emission parameters were estimated using the blends and compared to diesel. The results showed that with increasing additive percentage in the biodiesel, engine performance improved with lower emissions. The conclusion was that mahua biodiesel with an additive can be a suitable alternative fuel for diesel engines.
This document summarizes a study that produced biodiesel from castor oil through transesterification and tested the performance and emissions of diesel engines running on blends of the castor oil biodiesel and petroleum diesel. Specifically, the study produced biodiesel via the transesterification of castor oil with methanol. The castor oil biodiesel was then blended with petroleum diesel in 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% proportions. The blends were tested in a diesel engine to analyze performance metrics like fuel consumption and brake thermal efficiency and exhaust emissions. The study found that a 25% blend of castor oil biodiesel performed best without needing engine modifications.
This document provides personal and professional details of Dr. Ravindra Kumar. It includes his date of birth, citizenship, marital status, contact information, educational background, professional experience, research interests, publications, and awards. Dr. Kumar is currently a Senior Research Manager at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, with over 17 years of research experience. His research focuses on biofuels including cellulosic ethanol, biodiesel from non-edible oils, and synthetic fuels. He has 80 publications and several patents in these areas.
Experimental Investigation of Performance and Emission Characteristics of Bi...IJMER
With this increase in population, industry, transportation the cost of fossil fuels will grow
dramatically. There is a need of new technologies for fuel extraction using feed stocks that do not
threaten food security, cause minimal or no loss of natural habitat. At the same time, the fuel should be
environmental friendly so that environmental pollution should be minimized or eliminated. The search
of vegetable oils as the fuels for engine has been developed. This paper presents the characterization,
results of investigation of combustion performance and emissions characteristics of diesel engine using Sterculia Striata biodiesel. In this investigation, the blends of varying proportions of Sterculia Striata biodiesel and diesel were prepared, analyzed compared with the performance of diesel fuel, and studied using a single cylinder diesel engine. The brake thermal efficiency, brake-specific fuel consumption, exhaust gas temperatures, CO, HC, NOx, and smoke emissions were analyzed. The emission from the engine exhaust is lesser with the biodiesel compared with that of the neat diesel engine.
Jatropha oil with exhaust heat recovery system 2-3-4-jatropha oil with exhaus...Mehul Joshie
The jatropha oil is used
in a Field Marshal make four stroke, single cylinder and water cooled diesel engine. Engine
performance (specific fuel consumption, brake thermal efficiency and exhaust gas
temperature were measured to evaluate and compute the behavior of the diesel engine
running on Jatropha curcas oil. Output of the engine is almost similar to diesel fuelled engine,
however fuel consumption rate in case of Jatropha oil was more compared to diesel.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Performance Characterstics of CI Engine Using Calophyllum Inophyllum as Biofu...AM Publications
This document summarizes a study on the performance characteristics of a compression ignition engine using biodiesel from Calophyllum inophyllum seeds. Calophyllum inophyllum oil was extracted from seeds and converted to biodiesel via a transesterification process. The biodiesel was blended with diesel in 10%, 20% and 30% proportions (B10, B20, B30) and tested in a single cylinder diesel engine. The effect of injection opening pressure was evaluated at 190, 200 and 210 bars. Test results showed that the B20 blend had performance characteristics closest to diesel, with lower fuel consumption and higher efficiency compared to other blends. Emissions of CO and HC decreased with higher biodiesel content
This document outlines an experimental investigation on the performance and emissions of a diesel engine fueled with mahua oil methyl ester (biodiesel) and an additive. The objectives were to produce biodiesel from mahua oil via transesterification, characterize fuel properties, prepare test fuels as biodiesel blends, and test the blends in a diesel engine. Various engine performance and emission parameters were estimated using the blends and compared to diesel. The results showed that with increasing additive percentage in the biodiesel, engine performance improved with lower emissions. The conclusion was that mahua biodiesel with an additive can be a suitable alternative fuel for diesel engines.
This document summarizes a study that produced biodiesel from castor oil through transesterification and tested the performance and emissions of diesel engines running on blends of the castor oil biodiesel and petroleum diesel. Specifically, the study produced biodiesel via the transesterification of castor oil with methanol. The castor oil biodiesel was then blended with petroleum diesel in 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% proportions. The blends were tested in a diesel engine to analyze performance metrics like fuel consumption and brake thermal efficiency and exhaust emissions. The study found that a 25% blend of castor oil biodiesel performed best without needing engine modifications.
This document provides personal and professional details of Dr. Ravindra Kumar. It includes his date of birth, citizenship, marital status, contact information, educational background, professional experience, research interests, publications, and awards. Dr. Kumar is currently a Senior Research Manager at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, with over 17 years of research experience. His research focuses on biofuels including cellulosic ethanol, biodiesel from non-edible oils, and synthetic fuels. He has 80 publications and several patents in these areas.
Experimental Investigation of Performance and Emission Characteristics of Bi...IJMER
With this increase in population, industry, transportation the cost of fossil fuels will grow
dramatically. There is a need of new technologies for fuel extraction using feed stocks that do not
threaten food security, cause minimal or no loss of natural habitat. At the same time, the fuel should be
environmental friendly so that environmental pollution should be minimized or eliminated. The search
of vegetable oils as the fuels for engine has been developed. This paper presents the characterization,
results of investigation of combustion performance and emissions characteristics of diesel engine using Sterculia Striata biodiesel. In this investigation, the blends of varying proportions of Sterculia Striata biodiesel and diesel were prepared, analyzed compared with the performance of diesel fuel, and studied using a single cylinder diesel engine. The brake thermal efficiency, brake-specific fuel consumption, exhaust gas temperatures, CO, HC, NOx, and smoke emissions were analyzed. The emission from the engine exhaust is lesser with the biodiesel compared with that of the neat diesel engine.
Emission Control Using Methanol, Ethanol And Butanol In Diesel Engine: A Comp...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of mechanical and civil engineering and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications in mechanical and civil engineering. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
The use of blend methanol at High Compression Ratio in spark-ignition engineijsrd.com
it can be obviously seen the world's fossil fuel reserves are limited. It is well known those passenger vehicles are dependent on fossil fuels such as gasoline, diesel fuel, liquefied petroleum gas, and natural gas. The fossil fuel used in passenger vehicles induces the air pollution, acid rains, build-up of carbon dioxide and crude oil; petroleum product will become very scarce and costly. Hence, there is a progressively interest related with using non-fossil sources in vehicles. Especially, the alcohol fuels (methanol, ethanol etc.) have been showed good candidates as alternative fuels for the vehicles equipped with SI. In this experimental study, the effect of methanol (30% and 40%) with gasoline (70% and 60%) tested to measure the performance and emission of 4- cylinder spark ignition multi-port fuel injection (MPFI) engine. The tests with/without methanol blends and increase compression ratio 8.8:1 to 11:1 were performed on a rope belt dynamometer while running the engine at speed 1500 rpm at different varying engine load. In these tests measure engine performance parameters like engine torque, brake specific fuel consumption, brake thermal efficiency and exhaust emission. After experimental investigations to measure engine power increase 10.6%, brake specific fuel consumption decrease 4.2%, brake thermal efficiency increase and exhaust gas emission is decrease with use of methanol blend fuel with gasoline.
Bp methanol presentation to China ndrc for methanol as fuels 2006Steve Wittrig
Presentation made to China National Development and Reform Commission at their request by Scott Charpentier and Steve Wittrig on the global experience and guidance to China for methanol as a transport fuel.
Evaluate the Performance and Emission using EGR (Exhaust gas recirculation) i...IOSR Journals
To study different paper related to exhaust gas recirculation on four stroke compression ignition
engine fuelled with diesel/methanol blend of 10:90, 20:80 and 30:70 of methanol to diesel respectively were
studied to evaluate the performance and emission of engine. The performance of diesel engine increase with
increase in compression ratio exhaust gas recirculation is a common way to control in-cylinder NOx production
and is used in most modern high speed direct injection diesel engines because it lowers oxygen concentration
and flame temperature of the working fluid in the combustion chamber. To study evaluate and performance with
different EGR rate with and without variable compression ratio. After studying all different papers to review the
result the output power and torque for diesel fuel is lower compared to methanol-diesel blended fuel at any
mixing ratio and because of EGR the NOx emission and exhaust gas temperature reduced but emissions of
particulate matter (PM), HC, and CO were found to have increased with usage of EGR in CI engine.
Experimental Investigation of Twin Cylinder Diesel Engine Using Diesel & Met...IJMER
The document summarizes an experimental investigation of a twin cylinder diesel engine using diesel and methanol fuels. Key findings include:
1) The engine was tested at zero load and full load conditions using 100% diesel and 100% methanol. Performance parameters like brake thermal efficiency were higher for methanol while specific fuel consumption was lower.
2) Exhaust emissions of particulate matter and SOx were significantly lower for methanol compared to diesel, reducing by 80-90% and 75-90% respectively. Nitrogen oxide emissions were also lower for methanol.
3) At full load, brake thermal efficiency was 62.8% for methanol compared to 34.7% for diesel, representing an increase of 32.1% when using
1) The document discusses the performance and emissions of a twin cylinder diesel engine fueled with rapeseed oil blended with methanol.
2) Experiments were conducted to evaluate the brake thermal efficiency, brake specific energy consumption, and exhaust emissions including hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and smoke when using the biofuel blend compared to diesel fuel.
3) The results showed that the biofuel blend can be a suitable substitute for diesel fuel as it achieved similar performance characteristics while reducing most exhaust emissions compared to diesel fuel alone.
Use of Jatropha Biodiesel in C.I. Engines- A reviewIJERA Editor
Petroleum based fuels play a vital role in rapid depletion of conventional energy sources. Along with their
increasing demands, these are also major contributors of air pollution which is contributing to greenhouse effect
and consequently to ozone layer depletion.
Major portion of today’s energy demand in India is being met with fossil fuels. Hence, it is high time that
alternative fuels for engines should be derived from different indigenous sources. As India is an agricultural
country, there is a wide scope for the production of vegetable oils (both edible and non-edible) from different oil
seeds.
This paper is based on recommending an alternate fuel for diesel engines. Expectations have been high for the
production of biodiesel from the Jatropha oil-crop. Jatropha is promoted as a drought and pest resistant crop,
with the potential to grow on degraded soils with a low amount of inputs. These characteristics encourage hope
for positive environmental and socio-economic impacts from Jatropha biodiesel.
This project aims at a comparative study on Performance, Emission and
Combustion characteristics of Biodiesel when blended with Barium Oxide
nanoparticles in single cylinder DI Diesel Engine. Because of modernizations and
increase in number of automobiles worldwide, the consumption of diesel has
massively increased. As petroleum is non-renewable major source of energy and its
reserves are scare now a days, there is a need for research in finding alternative fuels
for automobiles. And also Bio diesels are renewable, nontoxic and eco-friendly fuels
that can play an important role in automobile industries. And this paper deals with the
transesterification of biological seed oil by means of methanol in presence potassium
hydroxide catalyst. The viscosity of biodiesel produced from biological seed oil is
nearer to that of the commercially available diesel. The biological seed oil is analyzed
by Gas chromatography and the important properties of biodiesel such as density,
flash point, cloud point, carbon residue are found out and compared with that of
ASTM – biodiesel standards and commercially available diesel
Experimental Investigations on Performance, Emission and Combustion Character...ijsrd.com
Continuous rise in the conventional fuel prices and shortage of its supply have increased the interest in the field of the alternative sources for petroleum fuels. Biodiesel is one such alternative source which provides advantage of pollution control. In the present work, experimentation is carried out to study the performance, emission and combustion characteristics of Jatropha biodiesel and diesel. In this experiment a multi cylinder, four stroke, naturally aspired, direct injection, water cooled, eddy current dynamometer, TATA Indica V2 diesel engine is used at very low load condition. Crude oil is converted into biodiesel and characterization have been done. The experiment is conducted at low load condition. The engine performance parameters studied were brake power, brake specific fuel consumption, brake thermal efficiency. The emission characteristics studied are CO, HC, UBHC, mean gas temperature, exhaust gas temperature and smoke opacity. The combustion characteristics studied are cylinder pressure, mass fraction burned, net heat release rate, cumulative heat release rate and rate of pressure rise. These results are compared to those of pure diesel. These results are again compared to the corresponding results of the diesel. From the graph it has been observed that, there is a reduction in performance, combustion characteristics and emission characteristics compare to the diesel. This is mainly due to lower calorific value, higher viscosity, lower mean gas temperature and delayed combustion process. The present experimental results show that Jatropha biodiesel can be used as an alternative fuel in diesel engine.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Ijaems apr-2016-2 Experimental Parametric Study of Biodiesel to Develop Econo...INFOGAIN PUBLICATION
In this globalization realm, there in constant growth in the rate of expenditure of fossil fuels, consequent on ever increasing population and urbanization. This gives charge to depletion of finite resources in the near future. Fossil fuel emission causes global-warming also green-house gases are intangible factor which collectively degrading the planet. As such, the situation demands for an alternate source of energy that can be used to overcome the conjectured energy crisis. In contrast to this, if the energy source is clean and renewable, it will reduce the environmental trouble as well. In the quest an alternate and renewable energy resources, scientists have plead with a variety of options among which biodiesel-diesel blends as alternative fuels has become a popular option and is getting the attention of many researchers. This is because scientists have enlist the properties of biodiesel prepared from vegetable oils are very close to commercial diesel and thus it has a promising future as an alternative fuel for diesel engine. Biodiesel being renewable, biodegradable and green fuel can reduce our dependence on conventional/non-renewable fossil fuels and it also helps to keep pure quality of air by reducing obnoxious automotive/vehicular emissions. Possible solution of this problem is to replace or find renewable and economically feasible fuel as an alternative source. Already a lot of work for source which fulfill the criteria of sustainability and economical carried out. But the effluent is critical issues. So characterization and formation of biodiesel with zero effluent is prime objective.
A Review Paper on "Performance of Different Fuels inInternal Combustion Engine"IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a review paper on the performance of different fuels in internal combustion engines. It discusses conventional fuels like petrol, diesel, and CNG as well as alternative fuels like bio-diesel, ethanol, hydrogen, and ethanol-petrol blends. Each alternative fuel has different effects on engine performance. The review finds that ethanol has a higher octane number than petrol but can reduce brake power and increase fuel consumption compared to petrol. Hydrogen increases combustion efficiency and reduces emissions, but producing hydrogen requires energy. CNG has lower exhaust temperature and higher thermal efficiency than petrol but also the highest torque and brake power. The document provides an overview of various fuels and their properties for use in internal combustion engines.
The document experimentally investigates the performance and emissions of a twin cylinder diesel engine fueled with diesel, jatropha oil, and apricot oil. The experimental setup consists of a four stroke, constant speed, oil cooled diesel engine. Tests were conducted with each fuel from no load to full load. Based on measurements of performance parameters and exhaust emissions, the document concludes that jatropha oil and apricot oil can be suitable alternatives to diesel fuel with closer performance and emissions characteristics.
Experimental investigation of neem and mixed pongamia coconut methyl esters aIAEME Publication
The document summarizes an experimental investigation of neem and mixed pongamia-coconut methyl esters as biodiesel fuels in a CI engine. Biodiesel was produced from neem and mixed pongamia-coconut oils via transesterification. The performance of biodiesel blends B10-B50 was evaluated and compared to diesel. Fuel properties including viscosity, density, calorific value, and flash point of the blends increased with higher biodiesel content. Specific fuel consumption of the blends was slightly higher than diesel while brake thermal efficiency saw a slight drop compared to diesel.
IRJET- Comparison of Performance & Emission Tests using Bio Diesel from S...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study that compared the performance and emissions of a diesel engine fueled with biodiesel from Simarouba and Honge oils. Biodiesel was produced from Simarouba and Honge seeds via transesterification. Blends of 10% and 20% biodiesel with diesel (B10 and B20) were tested in a single cylinder, four stroke diesel engine. The performance parameters like brake thermal efficiency, specific fuel consumption, volumetric efficiency and exhaust gas temperature were evaluated at varying loads. Emission levels of HC, CO, NOx, CO2 and O2 were also measured. The results showed that the biodiesel blends had lower HC and CO emissions
A Review on Performance Analysis of Emissions using Bio-Diesels as Fuel for d...IRJET Journal
This document reviews the performance analysis of emissions using bio-diesels as fuel for different compression ratios. It summarizes findings from previous research on using crops like jatropha and mahua oils for biodiesel production. The literature review covers past studies on the effects of biodiesel-diesel blends on engine performance and emissions. Experimental results are presented on emissions like CO, CO2, HC and O2 at varying engine loads and compression ratios. The findings show biodiesel blends reduce CO, HC and CO2 emissions compared to diesel, while O2 emissions are higher, due to the oxygen content of biodiesel.
This document is a study on the performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine fueled with methyl ester biodiesel from Simarouba and Jatropha oils at different injection pressures. Biodiesel was prepared from Simarouba glauca and Jatropha curcas oils which are available in abundance in India. Tests were conducted on the engine to analyze parameters like thermal efficiency, brake specific fuel consumption, and exhaust emissions of CO, HC, and NOx when fueled with 20% blends of Simarouba and Jatropha biodiesel (S20 and J20) at injection pressures of 200, 250, and 300 bars. The results showed that S20 biodiesel blend
Performance Analysis of Emissions using Bio-Diesels as Fuel for different Com...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes research on the performance analysis of emissions using bio-diesels as fuel in diesel engines with different compression ratios. It discusses how smoke, NOx, CO, brake specific fuel consumption, brake thermal efficiency, and exhaust gas temperature are affected by varying the compression ratio when using blends of jatropha and mahua oils compared to diesel fuel. The document also reviews literature on using vegetable oils as fuels in diesel engines and the process of biodiesel production through transesterification. Experimental results show that bio-diesel blends produce lower emissions of CO, HC and higher emissions of CO2 and O2 compared to diesel fuel due to the oxygen content of bio-diesels.
Production of Biodiesel from Jatropha Oil Catalyzed by Nanosized Solid Basic ...ZY8
This document summarizes a study on producing biodiesel from Jatropha oil using nanosized solid basic catalysts. Hydrotalcite particles with a Mg/Al molar ratio of 3/1 were synthesized using a co-precipitation method and used as catalyst. Jatropha oil was pretreated to reduce acid value and then subjected to a two-step process of acid-catalyzed esterification followed by base-catalyzed transesterification using the hydrotalcite catalyst. Under optimized conditions, a biodiesel yield of 95.2% was achieved that met German fuel standards. The catalyst could be reused for 8 cycles.
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IRJET- Performance of a CI Engine using Karanja Biodiesel Blend: A ReviewIRJET Journal
This document reviews the performance of a compression ignition (CI) engine using karanja biodiesel blend. It first discusses the need for alternative fuels due to increasing fuel prices and depletion of fossil fuels. It then provides details about karanja oil, including its classification and local market rates in India. The document reviews various methods for preparing karanja biodiesel, including transesterification. Finally, it summarizes several studies that have evaluated the performance and emissions of CI engines operating on karanja biodiesel blends, finding that a 20% blend generally provides benefits over pure diesel without requiring engine modifications.
Emission Control Using Methanol, Ethanol And Butanol In Diesel Engine: A Comp...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of mechanical and civil engineering and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications in mechanical and civil engineering. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
The use of blend methanol at High Compression Ratio in spark-ignition engineijsrd.com
it can be obviously seen the world's fossil fuel reserves are limited. It is well known those passenger vehicles are dependent on fossil fuels such as gasoline, diesel fuel, liquefied petroleum gas, and natural gas. The fossil fuel used in passenger vehicles induces the air pollution, acid rains, build-up of carbon dioxide and crude oil; petroleum product will become very scarce and costly. Hence, there is a progressively interest related with using non-fossil sources in vehicles. Especially, the alcohol fuels (methanol, ethanol etc.) have been showed good candidates as alternative fuels for the vehicles equipped with SI. In this experimental study, the effect of methanol (30% and 40%) with gasoline (70% and 60%) tested to measure the performance and emission of 4- cylinder spark ignition multi-port fuel injection (MPFI) engine. The tests with/without methanol blends and increase compression ratio 8.8:1 to 11:1 were performed on a rope belt dynamometer while running the engine at speed 1500 rpm at different varying engine load. In these tests measure engine performance parameters like engine torque, brake specific fuel consumption, brake thermal efficiency and exhaust emission. After experimental investigations to measure engine power increase 10.6%, brake specific fuel consumption decrease 4.2%, brake thermal efficiency increase and exhaust gas emission is decrease with use of methanol blend fuel with gasoline.
Bp methanol presentation to China ndrc for methanol as fuels 2006Steve Wittrig
Presentation made to China National Development and Reform Commission at their request by Scott Charpentier and Steve Wittrig on the global experience and guidance to China for methanol as a transport fuel.
Evaluate the Performance and Emission using EGR (Exhaust gas recirculation) i...IOSR Journals
To study different paper related to exhaust gas recirculation on four stroke compression ignition
engine fuelled with diesel/methanol blend of 10:90, 20:80 and 30:70 of methanol to diesel respectively were
studied to evaluate the performance and emission of engine. The performance of diesel engine increase with
increase in compression ratio exhaust gas recirculation is a common way to control in-cylinder NOx production
and is used in most modern high speed direct injection diesel engines because it lowers oxygen concentration
and flame temperature of the working fluid in the combustion chamber. To study evaluate and performance with
different EGR rate with and without variable compression ratio. After studying all different papers to review the
result the output power and torque for diesel fuel is lower compared to methanol-diesel blended fuel at any
mixing ratio and because of EGR the NOx emission and exhaust gas temperature reduced but emissions of
particulate matter (PM), HC, and CO were found to have increased with usage of EGR in CI engine.
Experimental Investigation of Twin Cylinder Diesel Engine Using Diesel & Met...IJMER
The document summarizes an experimental investigation of a twin cylinder diesel engine using diesel and methanol fuels. Key findings include:
1) The engine was tested at zero load and full load conditions using 100% diesel and 100% methanol. Performance parameters like brake thermal efficiency were higher for methanol while specific fuel consumption was lower.
2) Exhaust emissions of particulate matter and SOx were significantly lower for methanol compared to diesel, reducing by 80-90% and 75-90% respectively. Nitrogen oxide emissions were also lower for methanol.
3) At full load, brake thermal efficiency was 62.8% for methanol compared to 34.7% for diesel, representing an increase of 32.1% when using
1) The document discusses the performance and emissions of a twin cylinder diesel engine fueled with rapeseed oil blended with methanol.
2) Experiments were conducted to evaluate the brake thermal efficiency, brake specific energy consumption, and exhaust emissions including hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and smoke when using the biofuel blend compared to diesel fuel.
3) The results showed that the biofuel blend can be a suitable substitute for diesel fuel as it achieved similar performance characteristics while reducing most exhaust emissions compared to diesel fuel alone.
Use of Jatropha Biodiesel in C.I. Engines- A reviewIJERA Editor
Petroleum based fuels play a vital role in rapid depletion of conventional energy sources. Along with their
increasing demands, these are also major contributors of air pollution which is contributing to greenhouse effect
and consequently to ozone layer depletion.
Major portion of today’s energy demand in India is being met with fossil fuels. Hence, it is high time that
alternative fuels for engines should be derived from different indigenous sources. As India is an agricultural
country, there is a wide scope for the production of vegetable oils (both edible and non-edible) from different oil
seeds.
This paper is based on recommending an alternate fuel for diesel engines. Expectations have been high for the
production of biodiesel from the Jatropha oil-crop. Jatropha is promoted as a drought and pest resistant crop,
with the potential to grow on degraded soils with a low amount of inputs. These characteristics encourage hope
for positive environmental and socio-economic impacts from Jatropha biodiesel.
This project aims at a comparative study on Performance, Emission and
Combustion characteristics of Biodiesel when blended with Barium Oxide
nanoparticles in single cylinder DI Diesel Engine. Because of modernizations and
increase in number of automobiles worldwide, the consumption of diesel has
massively increased. As petroleum is non-renewable major source of energy and its
reserves are scare now a days, there is a need for research in finding alternative fuels
for automobiles. And also Bio diesels are renewable, nontoxic and eco-friendly fuels
that can play an important role in automobile industries. And this paper deals with the
transesterification of biological seed oil by means of methanol in presence potassium
hydroxide catalyst. The viscosity of biodiesel produced from biological seed oil is
nearer to that of the commercially available diesel. The biological seed oil is analyzed
by Gas chromatography and the important properties of biodiesel such as density,
flash point, cloud point, carbon residue are found out and compared with that of
ASTM – biodiesel standards and commercially available diesel
Experimental Investigations on Performance, Emission and Combustion Character...ijsrd.com
Continuous rise in the conventional fuel prices and shortage of its supply have increased the interest in the field of the alternative sources for petroleum fuels. Biodiesel is one such alternative source which provides advantage of pollution control. In the present work, experimentation is carried out to study the performance, emission and combustion characteristics of Jatropha biodiesel and diesel. In this experiment a multi cylinder, four stroke, naturally aspired, direct injection, water cooled, eddy current dynamometer, TATA Indica V2 diesel engine is used at very low load condition. Crude oil is converted into biodiesel and characterization have been done. The experiment is conducted at low load condition. The engine performance parameters studied were brake power, brake specific fuel consumption, brake thermal efficiency. The emission characteristics studied are CO, HC, UBHC, mean gas temperature, exhaust gas temperature and smoke opacity. The combustion characteristics studied are cylinder pressure, mass fraction burned, net heat release rate, cumulative heat release rate and rate of pressure rise. These results are compared to those of pure diesel. These results are again compared to the corresponding results of the diesel. From the graph it has been observed that, there is a reduction in performance, combustion characteristics and emission characteristics compare to the diesel. This is mainly due to lower calorific value, higher viscosity, lower mean gas temperature and delayed combustion process. The present experimental results show that Jatropha biodiesel can be used as an alternative fuel in diesel engine.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Ijaems apr-2016-2 Experimental Parametric Study of Biodiesel to Develop Econo...INFOGAIN PUBLICATION
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9. performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine using jatropha oil diesel blends 2016
1. International Journal of Energy Science and Engineering
Vol. 2, No. 1, 2016, pp. 1-7
http://www.aiscience.org/journal/ijese
ISSN: 2381-7267 (Print); ISSN: 2381-7275 (Online)
* Corresponding author
E-mail address: Dr.Mustafa.Abbas@gmail.com (M. A. Mustafa)
Performance and Emission Characteristics of a
Diesel Engine Using Jatropha Oil – Diesel Blends
Mohammed Abdelgadir Hassan Ibrahim1
, Mustafa Abbas Mustafa2, *
1
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
2
Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine using Jatropha oil-
diesel blends (J10, J15 and J20 with 10%, 15% and 20% Jatropha oil respectively). Fuel properties for the blends were studied
and compared with pure diesel fuel. The performance and emission characteristics were tested on a diesel engine (four stroke,
four cylinders, indirect injection fuel system with Intercooler and Turbocharger). Fuel test results showed that blends densities
for J10, J15 and J20 were 3.74%, 4.22% and 4.70% respectively, higher than that of diesel fuel. The kinematic viscosity for
blends was 62.92%, 88.6% and 110.8% respectively, higher than that of diesel fuel. Calorific value for blends was reduced by
1.72%, 1.85% and 1.98% respectively relative to the value for diesel fuel. Flash point for blends was 17.5%, 45% and 77.5%
higher than of diesel fuel. The engine power output and torque, for tested blends, increased at low engine speed (1600 rpm),
but at higher speed (2200 rpm) decreased relative to diesel. Fuel consumption slightly increased for blends at both speeds.
Brake thermal efficiency for blends increased at higher engine speed (2200 rpm), but at lower speed (1600 rpm) was less than
diesel. There was also a slight increase in exhaust emissions (CO, NO, NOx, SO2) for blends at lower speeds however was less
than diesel at medium and higher speeds.
Keywords
Jatropha Oil-Diesel Blends, Engine Performance, Fuel Characteristics
Received: May 16, 2016 / Accepted: May 28, 2016 / Published online: June 20, 2016
@ 2016 The Authors. Published by American Institute of Science. This Open Access article is under the CC BY license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
1. Introduction
The increasing demand for petroleum based fuels, global
warming and environmental pollution has driven the world to
search for newer, safer, cheaper and cleaner sources of fuel.
In Sudan, a major problem for rural areas is the inadequate
supply of power for lighting, heating, cooking, cooling, water
pumping, radio or TV communications and security services.
Petroleum product supplies, including diesel, kerosene and
LPG are irregular and often subject to sudden price increases
[1]. Per capita consumption of diesel fuel in the Sudan in
2009, according to World Bank data is 36 liters. According to
the total consumption of diesel fuel in the Sudan in 2009 is
1112 million liters. The annual bill for consumption of diesel
fuel in Sudan was estimated about 478.16 million dollars.
Jatropha Curcas is shrub or small tree that grows to a height of
3-5 meters and sometimes, when suitable climatic conditions
prevail, grows up to 8-10 meters. The tree is affiliated to the
herbaceous plants, and its leaves resemble grapes’ fruits and its
fruit is in the form of a nut, the size golf ball, containing seeds
that produce bitter taste oil [2]. Jatropha Crucas is a good crop
and can be obtained with little effort. Depending on soil
quality and rainfall, the kernels consist of oil to about 60
percent; this can be transformed into biodiesel fuel through
transesterification. Jatropha Curcas grows almost anywhere,
even on gravelly, sandy and saline soils. It can thrive on the
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Diesel Engine Using Jatropha Oil – Diesel Blends
poorest stony soil. Jatropha Curcas is found in the tropics and
subtropics and likes heat, although it does well even in lower
temperatures and can withstand a light frost. Its water
requirement is extremely low and it can stand long periods of
drought by shedding most of its leaves to reduce transpiration
loss. Jatropha is also suitable for preventing soil erosion and
shifting of sand dunes [3].
Sudan is a large agricultural country with various climates
differs from arid in the north to dry savanna climate in the
south. Sudan has the longest river and the tributaries between
the third world countries. Diversity of climate resulted in
producing different oil seeds (peanut, sesame, sunflower,
cotton seed and watermelon seed. some other oil seeds such
as Jatropha, castor, bitter melon, Roselle, laloub and some
melon seeds. This latest seeds are used in producing
biodiesel. Sudan lands are suitable for Jatropha plantation as
the plant grows naturally as native plant in many regions
there. Middle and South of the country is best conditions for
Jatropha to grow [3]. Jatropha is found in Sudan in many
areas such as Khartoum State in Central Sudan, Kassala State
in the East and Kordofan State in the West. However, it is
dominant in the Southern States especially in Bahr El Jebel
and Bahr El Gazal States. It is mentioned as an indigenous
plant in some books describing the plants of Sudan. The
farmers in the south plant them as hedges to protect their
gardens and fields.
Jatropha Project exists in Kutum, North Darfur, with
participation of the German Development Service. The
experimental and pilot project, known as Kutum was
launched in North Darfur with participation of a German
research center, was all but success. The pilot project has
proved that although Jatropha is an equatorial plant, it still
can grow in all types of soils found in the Sudan [2].
Presently, Ministry of Sciences is executing project for
biofuel production in Sudan, which Northern State has
embarked on its implementation through HOI-Mea holding
company, a branch of Saudi based Bagshan Group, to
cultivate Jatropha plant in area of 250 feddans in the region
of Nubi Lake, 75 km west of the Nile, 180km north-east of
Northern State capital Dongola.The project is aimed at
cultivating 259 feddans of Jatropha, recently 145,000 plants
have been cultivated in an area of 63 feddans because water
network is ready for trickle irrigation and that efforts are
ongoing to import new types of seeds adaptable to desert
climate. Jatropha cultivation project has started in 2010,
disclosing that water is available in accordance with mineral
water European standards without treatment. The water has
the characteristics of being extracted under normal
temperatures not 10°C.
The Jatropha annual production of seeds is around six to
twelve kilograms, of which oil constitutes 25%, and the
remaining part is subject to other medical uses in addition to
soap making and some types of glycerine and fertilizers. The
Jatropha tree have age 40-50 years with annual production
not less than 8 kilograms. The directors of the projects are
planning to generalize Jatropha to the Sudanese farmers to be
grown side by side with groundnuts, sesame and gum Arabic
[4]. The study aims to investigate the performance and
emission characteristics of a diesel engine using Jatropha oil-
diesel blends. Specific objective are:
1. To evaluate physical properties of Jatropha oil-diesel
blends such as density, viscosity, flash point, calorific
value, cloud point and ash content and compare them with
diesel fuel.
2. To investigate engine performance parameters such as fuel
consumption, brake power and brake thermal efficiency
and compare them with diesel fuel.
3. To inspect the components of exhaust gases such as NO,
CO, NOX, and SO2 and compare them with that from
diesel fuel.
2. Literature Review
2.1. Introduction
The most important factors determining the performance and
emissions of fuel in an internal combustion engine are listed
as follows: Brake Thermal Efficiency, Brake Specific Fuel
Consumption, Volumetric Efficiency, and exhaust gas
emissions.
In the U.S., the standard specification for diesel fuel oils is
ASTM D 975 which contains a set of physical, chemical, and
performance specifications, established by the Society to
meet the approval requirements of ASTM procedures and
regulations (Table 1).
Table 1. Diesel fuel properties – ASTMD975 [5].
Blend property Units Value
Density @ 15.5°C kg/L 0.85
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C mm2
/s 1.3 – 4.1
Flash point °C 60 – 80
Cloud point °C -35 to 5
Pour point °C -35 to -15
Heating Value MJ/kg 45.4
Several operating characteristics influence engine
performance, and their relative importance depends on
engine type and duty cycle (for example, truck, passenger
car, stationary generator, marine vessel, etc.). These
characteristics are starting ease, low noise, low wear (high
lubricity), long filter life (stability and fuel cleanliness),
sufficient power, good fuel economies, low temperature
operability, low emissions and smoke.
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The three most important factors affecting engine
performance are:
1. Sufficient power: power is determined by the engine
design. Diesel engines are rated at the brake horsepower
developed at the smoke limit for a given engine; varying
fuel properties within the ASTM D 975 specification
range does not alter power significantly. However, fuel
viscosity outside of the ASTM D 975 specification range
causes poor atomization, leading to poor combustion,
which leads to loss of power.
2. Fuel Economy: Here again engine design is more
important than fuel properties. However, for a given
engine used for a particular duty, fuel economy is related
to the heating value of the fuel. Heating value per volume
is directly proportional to density when other fuel
properties are unchanged. Each degree increase in
American Petroleum density equates to approximately two
percent decrease in fuel energy content.
3. Low emissions: Variation of most fuel properties within
the normal ranges will not lead to the high level of
particulate matter (PM) represented by smoking. The
exception is Cetane number; fuel with a very high Cetane
number can cause smoking in some engines. The short
ignition delay causes most of the fuel to be burned in the
diffusion-controlled phase of combustion which can lead
to higher PM emissions. Some efforts of adding pollution
control systems to vehicles and reformulating fuels paying
off in better air quality.
2.2. Performance of Pure Vegetable Oil
Bruwer et al. [6] studied the use of sunflower seed oil as a
renewable energy source. When operating tractor with
100%sunflower oil instead of diesel fuel, an 8% power loss
occurred after 1000 h of operation, which was corrected by
replacing the fuel injector and injector pump. Yarbrough et.
al. (1981) reported that raw sunflower oils were found to be
unsuitable fuel, while refined sunflower oil was found to be
satisfactory.
Schoedder [7] obtained mixed results using rapeseed oils as a
diesel fuel replacement in a series of studies. Although short-
term engine tests indicated that rapeseed oil had similar
energy outputs compared to diesel fuel, the results of long-
term engine tests revealed operating difficulties arising from
deposits on piston rings, valves and injectors, particularly
after 100 hours of continuous operation.
Reid et al. [8] conducted injection studies and engine tests to
evaluate the chemical and physical properties of 14 plant oils
related to their use as Alternative fuels. The injection studies
showed that the plant oils dispersed differently compared to
diesel fuel due to their much higher viscosities. The engine
tests showed that the level of carbon deposit varied even for
plant oils with nearly similar viscosities, indicating that oil
composition was also an important factor. The tests also
revealed that pre-heating the oil prior to injection could
reduce the amount of carbon deposits in the engine.
Ragu et al. [9] compared the brake specific fuel consumption
(BSFC) of preheated Rice bran oil and Rice bran oil without
preheated the former has a lower BSFC as compared to the
later. This is due to the improvement in viscosity that leads to
better atomization in the case of preheated Rice bran oil. At
all loads the engine with diesel operation shows a higher
efficiency and with Rice bran oil it shows a lower efficiency.
The preheated Rice bran oil operation shows efficiency
higher than oil without preheating. At a given load the diesel
has lower value and Rice bran oil shows a higher value of
exhaust gas temperature. The preheated Rice bran oil has a
lower exhaust gas temperature as compared to Rice bran oil
at all loads
2.3. Performance of Jatropha Oil Blends
Chalatlon et al. [10] reported on a non-edible vegetable oil
produced from Jatropha fruits as a substitute fuel for diesel
engines. Their study examined its usability and was
investigated as pure oil and as a blend with petroleum diesel
fuel. A direct injection (DI) diesel engine was tested using
diesel, Jatropha oil and blends of Jatropha oil and diesel in
different proportions. A wide range of engine loads and
Jatropha oil/diesel ratios of 5/95% (J5), 10/90% (J10),
20/80% (J20), 50/50% (J50), and 80/20% (J80) by volume
were considered. J5 showed slightly higher thermal
efficiency than diesel. J10 and J20 showed similar thermal
efficiency, but J50 and higher blends showed 3 to 5% less
thermal efficiency than diesel fuel. The observation is that
the higher the Jatropha oil in the blends, the higher the
reduction in the thermal efficiency. The reasons might be
explained as follows: Due to very high viscosity and low
volatility of Jatropha oil, higher Jatropha oil blends suffer
from worse atomization and vaporization followed by
inadequate mixing with air. The consequence is inefficient
combustion. This suggests that high fuel injection pressure
and improved volatility might be helpful for better
combustion with higher thermal efficiency for higher
Jatropha blends. (J5) blend shows about 3% less BSFC in
average than diesel fuel. The deterioration in BSFC up to J20
is 1.5 to 3.4%. J50, J80, and pure Jatropha oil show average
BSFC deterioration of about 10, 15 and 25%, respectively.
The lower the loads lead to the higher the deterioration in the
BSFC. At low load conditions, the cylinder temperatures are
low. Due to poor volatility of pure Jatropha oil, low cylinder
temperature at low load conditions might not favour proper
combustion. J5 produced about 50% more CO than diesel
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throughout the operation. J10 and higher blends produced
about double the CO when compared to diesel. Emissions of
CO2 with Jatropha oil blends up to moderate loads are lower
than that with diesel fuel. When the load was 50% or higher
J50 and higher blends produced about 20% CO2 higher than
diesel.
Other experimental investigations have been carried out to
analyze the performance characteristics of a compression
ignition engine from the blended fuel (5%, 10%, 20% and
30%). Crude Jatropha oil blend's power values were lower
than diesel fuel. This lower engine power obtained for blended
crude Jatropha oil could be due to higher density and higher
viscosity of Jatropha oil. J5 proved to be almost similar to
diesel which provides higher brake thermal efficiency value
than others. As a result of the higher viscosity, the thermal
efficiency is lower with blended crude Jatropha oil as
compared to diesel. The air fuel ratio is found to increase with
the increasing of the concentration of the blended crude
Jatropha oil in all internal combustion engines. As concluded
for this study, Brake Specific Fuel Consumption and air fuel
ratio for all blended crude Jatropha oil composition were found
to be higher compared to diesel. The value for the Torque,
Brake Power, Brake Mean Effective Pressure and Thermal
efficiency were lower for all blended crude Jatropha oil
composition compared to diesel [11].
3. Materials and Methods
3.1. Introduction
Fuel properties experiments were carried out in Center
Petroleum Laboratory, Ministry of Electricity and Dams.
While engine performance and emission tests were carried
out in a diesel engine, Thermo laboratory at Faculty of
Engineering, Sudan University of Science and Technology.
3.2. Extraction of Jatropha Oil
Jatropha seed were obtained from the Biodiesel department
in the Energy Research Institute (15kg of Jatropha seeds) and
from the Africa City of Technology (10kg of Jatropha seeds).
Jatropha seeds were then pressed by screw-press, at the
Omdurman oil market, resulting in a yield of 1 litter or 0.88
kg Jatropha oil. The low extraction ratio of oil is mainly due
to the low efficiency of the machine used and the long time
for storage after harvesting.
3.3. Blends Sample Preparation
The first sample of blend J10 was prepared by mixing 200 ml
Jatropha oil with 1800 mL diesel. The second sample of
blend J15 was prepared by mixing 300 ml Jatropha oil with
1700 ml diesel. Finally, the third sample J20 was prepared by
mixing 400 ml of Jatropha oil with 1600 ml of diesel.
3.4. Equipment for Blends Properties Tests
The samples properties were inspected at Central Laboratory
for Science, Environmental and Soil Research (Sudanese
Company for Electricity Distribution/ Ministry Of Electricity
And Dams). The viscometer was used to determine the
viscosity of Jatropha oil-diesel blends. The cloud point of
blends was inspected by cloud point test tube. The flash point
of the blends was measured by Pensky-Martens closed cup
test.
3.5. Tests Equipment
The experimental setup used in this study consists of an
internal combustion engine Mitsubishi cyclone motor model
4D56_JG3553.The 4D5 engine is a range of four-cylinder
belt-driven overhead camshaft diesel engines. The
specification for the engine is shows in table 2.
Table 2. Engine Specifications.
Engine name
Mitsubishi cyclone motor Intercooled Turbo
(TD04 water cooled Turbo)
Model 4D56, JG3553
Displacement 2.5 L (2,476 cc)
Bore 91.1 mm
Stroke 95.0 mm
Fuel type Diesel
Power 78 kW (104 hp) at 4,300 rpm
Torque 240 N·m (177 lb·ft) at 2,000 rpm
Engine type Inline 4-cylinder
Rocker arm Roller Follower type
Fuel system Distribution type jet pump (indirect injection)
Combustion chamber Swirl type
Bore x Stroke 91.1 x 95mm
Compression ratio 21:1
Lubrication System Pressure feed, full flow filtration
Intercooler Type Aluminium Air to Air, Top-mounted
Turbocharger Mitsubishi TD04-09B
The engine is coupled with a hydraulic dynamometer. A
dynamometer was used to load the engine at known speeds.
The dynamometer cycle consists of a water pump, water
tank, pipes, valves and brake turbine.
3.6. Flue Gas Analyzer
EcoLine Portable industrial flue gas analyzer was used for
monitoring NOX, SOX, COX hydrocarbons and H2S. EcoLine
6000 consists of two functional parts: the gas analysis unit and
the remote control unit (RCU).Communication between the
two devices is via standard RS232. All data collected by the
analysis unit is sent to the RCU to be viewed, stored and
printed. Gas analysis unit includes an aspiration pump, filters,
condensate drain with peristaltic pump, cells and electronics.
3.7. Experimental Procedure
The experimental procedure is as follow:
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1. The amount of fuel level is checked in the outer tank
where the amount of the sample is two litters. The engine
cooling water is checked together with the engine
lubrication and the dynamometer water level.
2. The engine is operated unloaded. The speed is gradually
increased to 1600 rpm and the weight of fuel sample is
recorded in kg. The weight is again recorded after 30
seconds, for purpose of knowing the fuel consumption.
The Gas sampling probe is fixed to the out let of the
engines exhaust for 30 seconds. The composition of the
exhaust gas fumes (NO, NO2, NOX, CO, SO2) is recorded
3. Step no. 2 is then repeated at the engine speeds of 1800,
2000, 2200 rpm for the three fuel samples
4. The engine is loaded at the speed of 1600 rpm till the
engine is about to stop. Fuel consumption during 30
seconds is recorded together with the composition of the
exhaust gas fumes. The torque on the engine is also
recorded
5. Step no. 4(5) is repeated at the engine speed 2200 rpm for
the three fuel blend samples
4. Results and Discussion
The results of blends fuel properties, engine performance and
emission are presented and discussed in the following
sections
4.1. Physical and Chemical Properties
Determination
Standard methods (ASTM and Crakel Test) were used to
determine the properties of the Jatropha oil blends at the
Central laboratory for Science, Environment and Soil
Research (Sudanese Company for Electricity Distribution
(Ministry of Electricity and Dams)). Summary of chemical
and physical properties of the Jatropha oil blends (J10%,
J15%, J20%) are provided in Table 3.
The data obtained from inspection of various sample blends
indicated an increase in density with an increase in Jatropha
oil concentration. This increase caused by high density of
pure Jatropha oil. The viscosity of fuel blend increased with
increase in the concentration of Jatropha oil in the blend. By
comparison with diesel viscosity the influence of Jatroph oil
in the viscosity rise is very clear. The rise in viscosity results
from high Jatropha oil viscosity that reached to (50.73
mm2
/s).
Flash point of the fuel blend Jatropha oil and diesel obviously
increases with increase in content of Jatropha oil in the blend.
This increase is caused by low volatility of pure Jatropha oil.
The Cloud Point to be constant at low blending ratios of
Jatropha oil with diesel fuel but compared with cloud Point
of diesel fuel is evident influence of Jatropha oil in raise a
cloud point of fuel blend due to the high viscosity of pure
Jatropha oil.
Increasing content of Jatropha oil in the fuel sample resulted
in a decrease in the calorific value of the fuel. The calorific
value of Jatropha oil and diesel blend at a blending ratio of
20% reaches to 45.09 MJ/kg in comparison with calorific
value of pure diesel fuel this equivalent 46 MJ/kg.
Table 3. The chemical and physical properties summarize of the Jatropha
oil-diesel blends.
Fuel Property Diesel J10% J15% J20%
Density @ 15°C, kg/L) 0.85 0.860 0.864 0.868
Kinematic Viscosity @
40°C(mm2
/s)
2.4 3.91 4.526 5.059
Flash point (°C) 40 47 58 71
Cloud Point (°C) -34 11 12 11
Ash Content (% wt) 0.01 0.009 ND 0.005
Colorific Value (kJ/kg) 46,000 45,208.6 45,148.2 45,090.56
4.2. Engine Performance
The engine performance was initially investigated without
load and the specific fuel consumption was calculated
(Figure 1). The increase in the concentration of Jatropha oil
in the blend leads to increased fuel consumption especially at
small and medium speeds, but at high speeds is less than
diesel. The high viscosity of higher blends which cause fuel
injection delay.
Figure 1. Specific Fuel Consumption.
The engine was loaded at two speeds 1600 and 2200 rpm to
determine the engine performance at lower and higher
loading. The following engine parameters were computed
with the engine under load:
(a) Brake specific fuel consumption
(b) Brake power
(c) Brake thermal efficiency
Table 4 shows the variation of brake power with torque. The
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brake power slightly increases with an increase of engine
torque. It is evident the effect of Jatropha oil leads to loss in
engine power.
Table 4. The variation of Brake Power versus Torque.
Engine speed 1600 rpm 2200 rpm
Type of Fuel
Engine
Torque
(N.m)
Brake
Power
(kW)
Engine
Torque
(N.m)
Brake Power
(kW)
Diesel 90 16.25 110 25.34
J10% 92 15.41 99 22.81
J15% 92 15.41 100 23.04
J20% 95 15.92 102 23.50
The variation of brake thermal efficiency with torque listed in
table 5. Note the effect of the concentration of Jatropha oil in
the blend is negative and lead to lower efficiency of the
engine at low loading but at higher loading the blends are
more effective than diesel. This is probably due to the
increase in cylinder temperature at higher loading.
Table 5. The variation of Brake thermal efficiency versus Torque.
Engine speed 1600rpm 2200rpm
Type of Fuel
Engine
Torque
(N.m)
Brake thermal
efficiency%
Engine
Torque
(N.m)
Brake thermal
efficiency%
Diesel 90 33.12 110 42.38
J10% 92 33.98 99 45.71
J15% 92 33.42 100 46.49
J20% 95 34.44 102 45.03
The variation of brake fuel consumption with load is shown
in Table 6. Increase in the concentration of Jatropha oil in the
fuel blend leads to an increase in fuel consumption.
Table 6. The variation of Brake fuel consumption versus Torque.
Engine speed 1600rpm 2200rpm
Type of Fuel
Engine
Torque
(N.m)
Brake fuel
consumption
(L/hr)
Engine
Torque
(N.m)
Brake fuel
consumption
(L/hr)
Diesel 90 5.33 110 6.5
J10% 92 5 99 5.5
J15% 92 6.17 100 5.5
J20% 95 5.17 102 5.83
4.3. Engine Emissions
Exhaust gases were analyzed for the blends to identify the
impact of the following cases:
1. The engine running without load
2. The engine running under load
4.3.1. Emissions of Engine Running Without
Load
The relation between CO values and angular speed of engine
is presented in Figure 2. The decline in the values of CO in
fuel blend combustion outcomes is observed with high
concentration of Jatropha oil especially at upper speeds of the
engine. The amount of CO expected decrease with an
increase in the content of Jatropha oil in the blend.
Figure 3 shows the change in the volume of nitrogen
monoxide emission with engine speed. The values of
nitrogen monoxide resulting from the combustion of diesel
are greater than that resulting from the combustion of fuel
blend Jatropha oil and diesel especially at higher speeds. The
late fuel injection caused incomplete combustion due to the
higher viscosity of Jatropha oil.
Figure 2. Carbon Monoxide Emission.
Figure 3. Nitrogen monoxide emission.
Figure 4 shows the variation of nitrogen oxide emission with
angular speed of engine for Jatropha oil blends with Diesel in
the test engine. Diesel has higher NOx emission compared to
all other blends especially at higher engine speeds. The
reduction in both NO and NOX is a clear advantage with use
of Jatropha diesel blends.
Figure 4. NOX emission.
4.3.2. Emissions of Engine Running Under
Load
Table 7 shows the variation of Carbon monoxide emissions
with the torque for Jatropha oil blends with Diesel in the test
engine. The amount of CO is higher than diesel at low
loading due to incomplete combustion resulted from lower
cylinder temperature but CO at higher load less than diesel.
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Table 8 shows the variation of nitrogen monoxide emission
with torque for Jatropha oil blends with diesel in the test
engine. Noted here the NO emission lower than those without
load. Generally the NO outcomes slightly increased with an
increase of the content of Jatropha oil in the blend. The
remote control unit of flue gas analyzer gave no results for
diesel fuel.
Table 7. The Variation of Carbon Monoxide Emission versus Torque.
Engine speed 1600 rpm 2200 rpm
Type of Fuel
Engine Torque
(N.m)
CO (ppm)
Engine Torque
(N.m)
CO (ppm)
Diesel 90 736 110 3749
J10% 92 2966 99 3195
J15% 92 2591 100 3554
J20% 95 3222 102 3518
Table 8. The Variation of Nitrogen Monoxide Emission versus Torque.
Engine speed 1600 2200
Type of Fuel
Engine Torque
(N.m)
NO (ppm)
Engine Torque
(N.m)
NO (ppm)
J10% 92 101 99 110
J15% 92 119 100 113
J20% 95 119 102 127
Most previous studies that tested fuel blend Jatropha oil and
diesel did not mention sulfur dioxide as one of the
combustion outcomes. Table 9 shows the variation of the
sulfur dioxide emission with brake torque of engine. Noted
here the amount of SO2 is higher than diesel at low loading
due to incomplete combustion resulted from lower cylinder
temperature but SO2 at higher load less than diesel.
Table 9. The Variation of Sulfur Dioxide Emission versus Torque.
Engine speed 1600 rpm 2200 rpm
Type of Fuel
Engine
Torque (N.m)
SO2
(ppm)
Engine Torque
(N.m)
SO2
(ppm)
Diesel 90 126 110 966
J10% 92 377 99 379
J15% 92 413 100 484
J20% 95 453 102 386
5. Conclusion
Fuel properties of tested Jatropha-diesel blends (J10, J15 and
J20) such as density, viscosity, flash point, cloud point and
calorific value were fully determined. It was observed that
there is an increase in the density, viscosity, flash point and
cloud point of fuel blends with an increase in content of
Jatropha oil. On the contrary, the calorific value of fuel
blends slightly decreased with an increase of Jatropha oil in
the blend.
The engine performance and emission of Jatropha-diesel
blends (J10, J15 and J20) was successfully tested on a 4-
stroke, 4-cylinder and ID diesel engine. The brake fuel
consumption slightly increased with an increase in Jatropha
oil in the blend. The brake thermal efficiency decreased and
brake power slightly increased with the increase in the
content of Jatropha oil. As for the exhaust emissions (CO,
NO, NOx SO2), there was a decrease with an increase of
Jatropha oil in the blend
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