Effect of nano-particles on the combustion and emission characteristics of a dual fuel engine operated on biodiesel-producer gas combination

K.A. Sateesh; V.S. Yaliwal; B.K. Murugande; N.R. Banapurmath; P.V. Elumalai; Dhinesh Balasubramanian; Krupakaran Radhakrishnan Lawrence; Yasser Fouad; Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar; Huu Cuong Le; Thanh Tuan Le; Md Abul Kalam; Chan Choon Kit; Yelamasetti Balram

Case Studies in Thermal Engineering (Dec 2024)

Effect of nano-particles on the combustion and emission characteristics of a dual fuel engine operated on biodiesel-producer gas combination

K.A. Sateesh,
V.S. Yaliwal,
B.K. Murugande,
N.R. Banapurmath,
P.V. Elumalai,
Dhinesh Balasubramanian,
Krupakaran Radhakrishnan Lawrence,
Yasser Fouad,
Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar,
Huu Cuong Le,
Thanh Tuan Le,
Md Abul Kalam,
Chan Choon Kit,
Yelamasetti Balram

Affiliations

K.A. Sateesh: Department of Mechanical Engineering, SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
V.S. Yaliwal: Department of Mechanical Engineering, SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, India; Corresponding author.
B.K. Murugande: Department of Mechanical Engineering, SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
N.R. Banapurmath: Department of Mechanical Engineering, BVB College of Engineering and Technology, KLE Technological University, Hubli, Karnataka, India
P.V. Elumalai: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aditya University, Surampalem, 533437, India
Dhinesh Balasubramanian: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India; Corresponding author.
Krupakaran Radhakrishnan Lawrence: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mohan Babu University (erstwhile Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College), Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
Yasser Fouad: Department of Applied Mechanical Engineering, College of Applied Engineering, Muzahimiyah Branch, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar: College of Engineering, Lishui University, Lishui, 323000, Zhejiang, China; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era (Deemed to Be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, India; Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura, 140417, Punjab, India; Division of Research and Development, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, 44411, Punjab, India; Corresponding author. College of Engineering, Lishui University, Lishui, 323000, Zhejiang, China.
Huu Cuong Le: Institute of Maritime, Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam; Corresponding author.
Thanh Tuan Le: Institute of Engineering, HUTECH University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Md Abul Kalam: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
Chan Choon Kit: Faculty of Engineering and Quantity Survey INTI International University, Persiaran Perdana BBN, Putra Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Yelamasetti Balram: Department of Mechanical Engineering, MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 64
p. 105560

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In this experimental study, efforts were undertaken to augment the overall efficiency of a dual-fuel engine. This present study was conducted in three steps. In the initial phase, Aluminium oxyhydroxide (AlO(OH)) was synthesized and analyzed using UV–visible spectroscopy, XRD (X-ray diffraction), Thermogravimetric (TG) analysis, and Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC). In the second part of the study, the impact of AlO(OH) NP dosage on the performance of a producer gas-powered diesel engine was investigated. To optimize adequate AlO(OH) NPs addition, three working fluids are prepared by dissolving NPs in dairy scum oil methyl ester (DiSOME) biodiesel ranging from 20 to 60 ppm and varied in steps of 20. In the next phase, the present study examined the effect of 60 ppm of various NPs, including multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), Aluminum oxide (Al2O3), and AlO(OH) on the combustion and emission characteristics of a 1-cylinder 4-stroke direct injection diesel engine operating in dual fuel mode using a combination of DiSOME and producer gas. The study concluded that DiSOME-PG operation with 60 ppm AlO(OH) and without nano-addition resulted in decreased BTE by 2.9 % and 14.6 % respectively compared to diesel-supported dual fuel operation. To the extent that exhaust levels are concerned, AlO(OH) addition to the DiSOME-PG combination lowers hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions than identical fuel amalgamation without AlO(OH) NP. It is noticed that the retarded combustion related to the DiSOME-producer gas mixture can be improved with NP addition. The DiSOME-producer gas functioning with NPs addition is the individuality of this current effort.

Published in Case Studies in Thermal Engineering

ISSN: 2214-157X (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: Netherlands
LCC subjects: Technology: Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
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