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Effects of graphene nanoplatelet addition to jatropha Biodiesel–Diesel mixture on the performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine

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  • El-Seesy, Ahmed I.
  • Hassan, Hamdy
  • Ookawara, S.

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In this study, the effects of adding graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) into jatropha methyl ester–diesel blended fuel (20% by volume jatropha methyl ester + 80% diesel; symbolized by JB20) on the performance, combustion, and emission characteristics of a diesel engine were experimentally investigated. The GNPs were added at different concentrations of 25, 50, 75, and 100 mg/L of JB20. These blends were investigated under various engine loads and speeds. The results showed that adding GNPs at 50–75 mg/L of JB20 achieved an increase of 25% in the thermal efficiency and a reduction of 20% in the brake specific fuel consumption compared to those of pure JB20. The peak cylinder pressure, highest rate of pressure rise, and maximum heat release rate were also increased by 6%, 5%, and 5%, respectively. Furthermore, the engine emissions of NOx, CO, and UHC were reduced by 40%, 60%, and 50%, respectively, at a GNP dosage of 25–50 mg/L. The results showed that the dose level of 50 mg/L had the optimum enhancement in the overall characteristics of engine performance and emissions.

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  • El-Seesy, Ahmed I. & Hassan, Hamdy & Ookawara, S., 2018. "Effects of graphene nanoplatelet addition to jatropha Biodiesel–Diesel mixture on the performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 147(C), pages 1129-1152.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:147:y:2018:i:c:p:1129-1152
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.01.108
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