Effect of Diesel–Ethanol–PPME (Pongamia piñata Methyl Ester) Blends as Pilot Fuel on CNG Dual-Fuel Operation of a CI Engine: A Performance-Emission Trade-Off Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2394-2407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhishek Paul ◽  
Rajsekhar Panua ◽  
Probir Kumar Bose
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Ester ◽  
Dual Fuel ◽  
Trade Off ◽  
Pilot Fuel ◽  
Ci Engine ◽  
A Performance

Performance of Dual Fuel Engine Running on Jojoba Oil as Pilot Fuel and CNG or LPG

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Y. E. Selim ◽  
M. S. Radwan ◽  
H. E. Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Ester ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Pressure Rise ◽  
Combustion Noise ◽  
Dual Fuel ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Injection Timing ◽  
Pressure Rise Rate ◽  
Rise Rate ◽  
Pilot Fuel

The use of Jojoba Methyl Ester as a pilot fuel was investigated for almost the first time as a way to improve the performance of dual fuel engine running on natural gas or LPG at part load. The dual fuel engine used was Ricardo E6 variable compression diesel engine and it used either compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as the main fuel and Jojoba Methyl Ester as a pilot fuel. Diesel fuel was used as a reference fuel for the dual fuel engine results. During the experimental tests, the following have been measured: engine efficiency in terms of specific fuel consumption, brake power output, combustion noise in terms of maximum pressure rise rate and maximum pressure, exhaust emissions in terms of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, knocking limits in terms of maximum torque at onset of knocking, and cyclic data of 100 engine cycle in terms of maximum pressure and its pressure rise rate. The tests examined the following engine parameters: gaseous fuel type, engine speed and load, pilot fuel injection timing, pilot fuel mass and compression ratio. Results showed that using the Jojoba fuel with its improved properties has improved the dual fuel engine performance, reduced the combustion noise, extended knocking limits and reduced the cyclic variability of the combustion.

scholarly journals Comparison of performance of biodiesels of mahua oil and gingili oil in dual fuel engine

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kapilan Nadar ◽  
Pratap Reddy ◽  
Rao Anjuri
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Methyl Ester ◽  
Dual Fuel ◽  
Injection Timing ◽  
Nox Emissions ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Liquefied Petroleum Gas ◽  
Mahua Oil ◽  
Hydro Carbon ◽  
Pilot Fuel

In this work, an experimental work was carried out to compare the performance of biodiesels made from non edible mahua oil and edible gingili oil in dual fuel engine. A single cylinder diesel engine was modified to work in dual fuel mode and liquefied petroleum gas was used as primary fuel. Biodiesel was prepared by transesterification process and mahua oil methyl ester (MOME) and gingili oil methyl ester (GOME) were used as pilot fuels. The viscosity of MOME is slightly higher than GOME. The dual fuel engine runs smoothly with MOME and GOME. The test results show that the performance of the MOME is close to GOME, at the pilot fuel quantity of 0.45 kg/h and at the advanced injection timing of 30 deg bTDC. Also it is observed that the smoke, carbon monoxide and unburnt hydro carbon emissions of GOME lower than the MOME. But the GOME results in slightly higher NOx emissions. From the experimental results it is concluded that the biodiesel made from mahua oil can be used as a substitute for diesel in dual fuel engine.

scholarly journals Performance and Emission Analysis of a CI Engine in Dual Mode with LPG and Karanja Oil Methyl Ester

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. K. Acharya ◽  
S. P. Jena
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Ester ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Exhaust Emission ◽  
Dual Fuel ◽  
Oxides Of Nitrogen ◽  
Liquefied Petroleum Gas ◽  
Emission Analysis ◽  
Performance And Emission ◽  
Ci Engine ◽  
Karanja Oil

The use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is experimented with to improve the performance of a dual fuel compression ignition (CI) engine running on Karanja oil methyl ester (KOME) blends. Diesel is used as a reference fuel for the dual fuel engine results. During the experimentation, the engine performance is measured in terms of brake thermal efficiency (BTE) and brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC), and exhaust emission is measured in terms of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbon (HC), and oxides of nitrogen (). Dual fuel engine with LPG showed a reduction in and smoke emission; however, it suffers from high HC and CO emission, particularly, at lower loads due to poor ignition. Comparison of performance and emissions is done for diesel and blends of KOME. Results showed that using KOME blends (10% and 20%) has improved the CI engine performance with a reduction in HC and CO emissions.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF INJECTOR OPENING PRESSURE ON PERFORMANCE AND EMISSION OF LPG - METHYL ESTER OF MAHUA OIL DUAL FUEL ENGINE

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 373-381
Author(s):  
N. Kapilan
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Ester ◽  
Injection Pressure ◽  
Dual Fuel ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Opening Pressure ◽  
Brake Thermal Efficiency ◽  
Performance And Emission ◽  
Mahua Oil ◽  
Pilot Fuel ◽  
Work Effect

One of variables, which affect the performance and emission of dual fuel engine is injection pressure. Hence in the present work, effect of Injector opening pressure on the performance of the engine was studied.  A four stroke single cylinder engine was modified to work in dual fuel mode. Three injector opening pressures (180 bar, 200 bar and 220 bar) were considered for the present work. Methyl ester of mahua oil was used as pilot fuel and LPG was used as primary fuel.    From the test results, it was observed that the injector opening pressure of 200 bar results in higher brake thermal efficiency. The higher injector opening pressure results in better atomization and peneatration of methyl ester of mahua oil. The exhaust emissions such as Smoke, unburnt hydro carbon and carbon monoxide of 200 bar is lower than other pressures.       

scholarly journals Combustion and emission characteristics of a dual fuel engine operated with mahua oil and liquefied petroleum gas

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kapilan Nadar ◽  
Rana Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Ester ◽  
Injection Pressure ◽  
Dual Fuel ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Liquefied Petroleum Gas ◽  
Opening Pressure ◽  
Brake Thermal Efficiency ◽  
Performance And Emission ◽  
Mahua Oil ◽  
Pilot Fuel

For the present work, a single cylinder diesel engine was modified to work in dual fuel mode. To study the feasibility of using methyl ester of mahua oil as pilot fuel, it was used as pilot fuel and liquefied petroleum gas was used as primary fuel. In dual fuel mode, pilot fuel quantity and injector opening pressure are the few variables, which affect the performance and emission of dual fuel engine. Hence, in the present work, pilot fuel quantity and injector opening pressure were varied. From the test results, it was observed that the pilot fuel quantity of 5 mg per cycle and injector opening pressure of 200 bar results in higher brake thermal efficiency. Also the exhaust emissions such as smoke, unburnt hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide are lower than other pressures and pilot fuel quantities. The higher injection pressure and proper pilot fuel quantity might have resulted in better atomization, penetration of methyl ester of mahua oil and better combustion of fuel.

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