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Experimental investigations on the use of preheated animal fat as fuel in a compression ignition engine

Senthil Kumar, M.; Kerihuel, A.; Bellettre, J.; Tazerout, M. - In: Renewable Energy 30 (2005) 9, pp. 1443-1456

The effect of fuel inlet temperature on performance, emission and combustion characteristics of a diesel engine is evaluated. A single cylinder direct injection diesel engine developing a power output of 2.8kW at 1500rev/min is tested using preheated animal fat as fuel. Experiments are conducted...

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The effects of ethanol–unleaded gasoline blends on engine performance and exhaust emissions in a spark-ignition engine

Koç, Mustafa; Sekmen, Yakup; Topgül, Tolga; Yücesu, … - In: Renewable Energy 34 (2009) 10, pp. 2101-2106

Alcohols have been used as a fuel for engines since 19th century. Among the various alcohols, ethanol is known as the … ethanol as an SI engine fuel are that it can be produced from renewable energy sources such as sugar, cane, cassava, many … types of waste biomass materials, corn and barley. In addition, ethanol has higher evaporation heat, octane number and …

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Assessment of emission and performance of compression ignition engine with varying injection timing

Rahman, S.M. Ashrafur; Masjuki, H.H.; Kalam, M.A.; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 35 (2014) C, pp. 221-230

Engine performance improvement and exhaust emissions reduction are the two most important issues to develop a more efficient engine with less environmental impact. For a diesel engine, injection timing is one of the major parameters that affect the engine performance and emissions. Now-a-days,...

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The effect of compression ratio on the performance, emissions and combustion of an SI (spark ignition) engine fueled with pure ethanol, methanol and unleaded gasoline

Balki, Mustafa Kemal; Sayin, Cenk - In: Energy 71 (2014) C, pp. 194-201

, combustion and emissions by using pure ethanol, methanol and unleaded gasoline were investigated experimentally. In the … consumption) obtained with the use of ethanol and methanol at all CRs were generally increased when they were compared to those of … pure gasoline. In general, pure ethanol and methanol provided a lower exhaust emission compared to gasoline's emissions at …

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The effects of turbocharger on the performance and exhaust emissions of a diesel engine fuelled with biodiesel

Karabektas, Murat - In: Renewable Energy 34 (2009) 4, pp. 989-993

This paper investigates the effects of turbocharger on the performance of a diesel engine using diesel fuel and biodiesel in terms of brake power, torque, brake specific consumption and thermal efficiency, as well as CO and NOx emissions. For this aim, a naturally aspirated four-stroke direct...

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Characterization of a diesel engine operating with a small proportion of methanol as a fuel additive in biodiesel blend

Mat Yasin, M.H.; Yusaf, Talal; Mamat, R.; Fitri Yusop, A. - In: Applied Energy 114 (2014) C, pp. 865-873

Biodiesel has been a lucrative commodity in the current global economic trade as there is mounting concern for issues relating to the environment and oil depletion. Biodiesel has been proven to be the next alternative renewable fuel as it is environmentally friendly, sustainable and possesses...

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Experimental investigation of the tractor engine performance using diesohol fuel

Shadidi, Behdad; Yusaf, Talal; Alizadeh, Hossein Haji Agha - In: Applied Energy 114 (2014) C, pp. 874-879

relatively more complete combustion of ethanol because of its high oxygen content. The fuel consumption and specific fuel … consumption are also increased by 7.32–15.81% and 4.37–7.44% respectively due to low calorific value of ethanol compared to diesel …

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Advances in diesel–alcohol blends and their effects on the performance and emissions of diesel engines

Kumar, Satish; Cho, Jae Hyun; Park, Jaedeuk; Moon, Il - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 22 (2013) C, pp. 46-72

methanol, ethanol and butanol are competitive alternative fuels due to their liquid nature, high oxygen contents, high octane … problems associated with the use of methanol and ethanol. Progresses of their production from different sources are also … miscibility with diesel fuel than those of methanol and ethanol. Finally, some critical conclusions and future research directions …

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A study on the effects of promising edible and non-edible biodiesel feedstocks on engine performance and emissions production: A comparative evaluation

Mofijur, M.; Atabani, A.E.; Masjuki, H.H.; Kalam, M.A.; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 23 (2013) C, pp. 391-404

Global energy demand is increasing due to the population growth and industrialization. In order to fulfill the energy demand with considering global concern, it is necessary to find out alternative fuel sources. Biodiesel is one of the best choices because of its immense potential to be part of...

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Performance and exhaust emissions prediction of a CRDI assisted single cylinder diesel engine coupled with EGR using artificial neural network

Roy, Sumit; Banerjee, Rahul; Bose, Probir Kumar - In: Applied Energy 119 (2014) C, pp. 330-340

The present study explores the potential of artificial neural network to predict the performance and exhaust emissions of an existing single cylinder four-stroke CRDI engine under varying EGR strategies. Based on the experimental data an ANN model is developed to predict BSFC, BTE, CO2, NOx and...

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