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Multi-objective optimisation of engine characteristics of an RCCI diesel engine powered with Jatropha/1-pentanol
Athmakuri Ashok1, Santhosh Kumar Gugulothu2, Ragireddy Venkat Reddy3
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh, Tadepalligudem, India. santoshgk1988@gmail.com.
Abstract:
Researchers are examining the possibilities for alternative fuel research as a fossil fuel replacement in light of global energy insecurity and other urgent challenges like global warming, severe emissions, and growing industrialization. This research uses 1-pentanol as a low reactivity fuel and Jatropha biodiesel as a high reactivity fuel to explore the reactivity-controlled compression ignition engine characteristics. A water-cooled single-cylinder engine is used in an experiment with varied loads of 25%, 50%, and 75% at a constant speed of 2000 rpm to examine the effects of operational parameters (i.e., (23 bTDC, 25 bTDC, and 27 bTDC) and (400 bar, 500 bar, and 600 bar)). The fuzzy-based Taguchi approach predicts operational parameters, including fuel injection time, fuel injection pressure, and engine load. Utilizing this ideal model, one may increase brake thermal efficiency and braking power while minimizing unburned hydrocarbon and nitrogen oxide emissions. An L20 orthogonal array is used to analyze the effects of various variables on an engine running on B20/1-pentanol fuel, including engine load, fuel injection timing, and fuel injection pressure. Multiple models are generated and verified with the use of experimental findings. Compared to other operating parameters, for reducing oxides of nitrogen, hydrocarbons, and brake-specific energy consumption maximally, engine load of 75%, FIP of 400 bar, and FIT of 23 bTDC are optimal based on the greatest MPCI value of 0.802.
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