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Effect of Al 2 O 3 Nanoparticles on Performance and Emission Characteristics of Diesel Engine Fuelled with Diesel–Neem Biodiesel Blends

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  • Yatendra Kaushik

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jhansi 284128, India)

  • Vijay Verma

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jhansi 284128, India)

  • Kuldeep Kumar Saxena

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, GLA University, Mathura 281406, India)

  • Chander Prakash

    (School of Mechanical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India
    Division of Research and Development, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India)

  • Lovi Raj Gupta

    (School of Mechanical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India)

  • Saurav Dixit

    (Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, 195251 Saint Petersburg, Russia
    Division of Research & Innovation, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun 248007, India)

Abstract

Indagation in the sphere of nanoparticle utilisation has provided commendatory upshots in discrete areas of application varying from medicinal use to environmental degradation alleviation. This study incorporates alumina nanoparticles as additives to diesel and biodiesel blends. The prime objective of the present study was the scrutinisation of the denouement of Al 2 O 3 nanoparticle incorporation in diesel–biodiesel blends on a diesel engine’s performance and emission characteristics. Test fuel samples were prepared by blending different proportions of biodiesel and dispersing two concentrations of alumina nanoparticles (25 and 50 ppm) in the diesel. Dispersion was made without the use of a nanoparticle stabiliser to meet real-world feasibility. High-speed shearing was employed to blend the biodiesel and diesel, while nanoparticles were dispersed in the blends by ultrasonication. The blends so devised were tested using a single-cylinder diesel engine at fixed RPM and applied load for three compression ratios. Upshots of brake-specific fuel consumption (BSFC) and brake thermal efficiency (BTE) for fuel samples were measured with LabView-based software, whereas CO emissions and unburnt hydrocarbon (UBHC) emissions were computed using an external gas analyser attached to the exhaust vent of the engine. Investigation revealed that the inclusion of Al 2 O 3 nanoparticles culminates in the amelioration of engine performance along with the alleviation of deleterious exhaust from engine. Furthermore, the incorporation of alumina nanoparticles assisted in the amelioration of dwindled performance attributed to biodiesel blending. More favourable results of nanoparticle inclusion were obtained at higher compression ratios compared to lower ones. Reckoning evinced that the Al 2 O 3 nanoparticle is a lucrative introduction for fuels to boost the performance and dwindle the deleterious exhaust of diesel engines.

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  • Yatendra Kaushik & Vijay Verma & Kuldeep Kumar Saxena & Chander Prakash & Lovi Raj Gupta & Saurav Dixit, 2022. "Effect of Al 2 O 3 Nanoparticles on Performance and Emission Characteristics of Diesel Engine Fuelled with Diesel–Neem Biodiesel Blends," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(13), pages 1-16, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:13:p:7913-:d:851208
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