Applied Chemical Engineering

Performance and emissions of a CI engine using a diesel, jatropha biodiesel and biodiesel adopting Al2O3 nanomaterial as fuel blend.

Nishant S. Thakar

Research Scholar, Mechanical Engineering Department, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Gandhinagar, Gujarat-382015, India

Tushar M. Patel

Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, LDRP-ITR, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Gandhinagar, Gujarat-382015, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/ace.v7i3.5549

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Abstract

A nanocomposites of aluminum dioxide was employed as a fuel additive in a compression engine test. Nanoparticle stability in diesel was measured by their impact on the fuel's flash point, density, and viscosity. When compared to other forms of fuel, conventional biodiesel has superior qualities. Al₂O₃ was also put through its paces in terms performance of engine and pollution testing. The thermal efficiency of the engine's brakes may be improved by adding nanoparticles in to the jatropha biodiesel. Using Al₂O₃ nanoparticles has been shown to reduce brake-specific fuel consumption by 23%. In addition, this solution can cut hydrocarbon emissions by 19%.

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