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Author Spotlight: Employing Green-Chemistry Principles for Safe and Sustainable Synthesis of Biodiesels
Published on: April 19, 2024
Dataset for compression ignition engine fuelled with corn oil methyl ester biodiesel.
D Balaji1, T Mathevan Pillai1, K Gnanasekaran1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, 603103, Tamil Nadu, India.
This study analyzes corn oil methyl ester biodiesel blends (B10, B20, B30) as alternative fuels in CI engines. Results show performance, emission, and combustion characteristics compared to conventional diesel.
Area of Science:
- Combustion Engine Technology
- Alternative Fuels
- Biodiesel Production and Characterization
Background:
- Growing demand for sustainable energy sources necessitates exploring alternative fuels for internal combustion engines.
- Corn oil methyl ester biodiesel presents a viable option due to its renewability and potential environmental benefits.
- Understanding the impact of biodiesel blends on engine performance and emissions is crucial for adoption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To experimentally evaluate the performance, emission, and combustion characteristics of a CI engine using corn oil methyl ester biodiesel blends.
- To compare these characteristics against conventional diesel fuel.
- To determine the feasibility of using B10, B20, and B30 blends as alternative fuels.
Main Methods:
- Biodiesel production via a two-step transesterification process.
- Experimental testing of B10, B20, and B30 blends in a CI engine under varying load conditions using an eddy current dynamometer.
- Measurement of emissions (e.g., CO, HC, NOx) using an AVL DiGAS 444 N gas analyzer and smoke opacity using an AVL 346 smoke meter.
Main Results:
- Detailed experimental data on engine performance (e.g., brake thermal efficiency, fuel consumption) were collected.
- Emission characteristics, including smoke opacity, were measured for all fuel blends and compared to diesel.
- Combustion parameters were analyzed to understand the burning behavior of the biodiesel blends.
Conclusions:
- Corn oil methyl ester biodiesel blends demonstrate specific performance, emission, and combustion profiles compared to conventional diesel.
- The study provides valuable experimental data for assessing the suitability of these biodiesel blends in CI engines.
- Further research may optimize blends for enhanced efficiency and reduced emissions.
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