Experimental analysis of cardanol biofuel as an alternative fuel for diesel engines with air-side oxygen enrichment

P. Dinesha, Vighnesha Nayak, Dheeraj Kumar, P. Mohanan

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Abstract

The present study investigates the effect of air-side oxygen concentration enrichment on the performance and emission of a single cylinder diesel engine using a bio-fuel blend as fuel. In this study, a natural phenolic compound, namely, cardanol is selected as the bio-fuel, which is obtained from the shell of cashew nut after purification. A blend of B10M10 (10% cardanol +10% methanol + 80% diesel by volume) is prepared and tested in the engine at various loading conditions. The experiments are carried out at atmospheric oxygen condition and an increment of 3, 5, and 7% of atmospheric oxygen concentration by weight. There is a drastic reduction in HC, CO, and smoke except for NOx emission. The level of NOx emission increases as the oxygen concentration in the intake air is increased. The performance characteristic will increase as the oxygen concentration increases, and higher brake thermal efficiency is obtained for B10M10 at 7% oxygen concentration. B10M10 with 7% oxygen enrichment gives better results, similar to diesel, except for NOx emission.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDynamics of Machines and Mechanisms, Industrial Research
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages1549-1553
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9783038351634
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-01-2014
Event2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress, IMEC 2014 - Tiruchirappalli, TN, India
Duration: 13-06-201415-06-2014

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume592-594
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress, IMEC 2014
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityTiruchirappalli, TN
Period13-06-1415-06-14

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

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