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The Physio-chemical Analysis of waste cooking oil and butanol blends with diesel
Abstract: With the growing concerns of environmental condition and energy resources, the alternate fuel like biodiesel is the best promising fuel. In this paper the physico-chemical properties has been determined of two different bio-diesel blends (1)Waste cooking oil(WCO) with diesel (2) butanol with diesel. The waste cooking oils are subjected to a chemical process called transesterification to produce the WCO biodiesel and then blended with diesel. The steps required for production …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 62–66 Read article
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A Study on Karanja, Jatropa and Neem oil Biodiesel Blends used in Diesel Engine
Abstract: AbstractFossil fuels applications are linked with current widely held environmental issues. The use of renewable biofuel as a source of energy is a substitute for fuel resources which are declining and creating environmental issues. Excessive use and depletion of fossil fuel creates a research interest in the field of alternative fuel technologies. In this study Karanjan oil, Neem oil and Jatropa oil are used for making the blend. Different blends …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on 4-Stroke Diesel Engine Using Waste Cooking Oil Biodiesel Fuel
Abstract: Due to using of fossil fuels, the world today is faced with serious environmental pollution. However, these fuels are limited and depleting day by day as the consumption is increasing very rapidly. Hence, it is necessary to find out a clean alternative fuel produced from renewable sources. Biodiesel production and applications are gaining popularity in recent times due to diminishing petroleum reserves and detrimental environmental impacts. Edible and non-edible oils …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Comparative Study of Tire Oil and Cashew Nutshell Oil Biofuel Blends with Diesel
Abstract: We are going to compare Cashew Nutshell Oil (CNSO) diesel blend and Tire Oil diesel blend in this paper. Usually, Cashew Nutshell Oil is produced from the waste that is collected from cashew nut industry. Tire oil is the liquid fuel that is produced from waste tires. Many tests were going on to study the fire point of both CNSO and Tire oil blends. Kinematic viscosity is high in case …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Emission Characteristics Investigation of Single Cylinder VCR Diesel Engine using Calophyllum inophyllum Biodiesel Blends as Fuel
Abstract: This work presents experimental investigation on a single cylinder vertical diesel engine with Calophyllum inophyllum (Undi) biodiesel blends. Experiments were conducted using pure diesel, 25, 50 and 75% blends by varying the compression ratio, and the exhaust emission characteristics obtained using a computerized exhaust gas analyzer are presented here. From the results obtained, it was concluded that the biodiesel blends had equivalent emission characteristics with no modifications in the VCR …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Diesel Engine Fuelled with Karanja Biodiesel
Abstract: The aim of this study is to evaluate the performance of diesel engine fuelled with karanja (Pongamia pinnata) based biodiesel (B100). A single cylinder, air-cooled, constant speed (1500 rpm) direct injection diesel engine was operated with diesel and karanja based biodiesel (B100). The results indicate that biodiesel fuelled engine has lower Brake Thermal efficiency (BTE), whereas the Break Specific Energy Consumption (BSEC) is higher. The Air-fuel ratio and exhaust temperature …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 40–43 Read article
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Structure–Property–Performance Characteristics of Chlorella Vulgaris Lipid-Based Bio-Composites Modified with n-Pentanol
Abstract: The depletion of fossil fuel resources and increasingly stringent emission regulations have intensified the need for sustainable alternatives for compression ignition (CI) engines. Biodiesel derived from Chlorella vulgaris microalgae is a renewable, non-edible fuel; however, its higher viscosity and lower volatility can adversely affect engine performance. To address these limitations, higher alcohols such as n-pentanol can be employed as effective modifiers to improve fuel physicochemical properties while maintaining compatibility with …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1636–1648 Read article
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Performance and Emission Analysis of Four Stroke Single Cylinder Diesel Engine Operated on Cotton Seed Oil Methyl Ester
Abstract: The declining fuel reserves and escalating prices of diesel fuel have put forth challenges for researcher to find significant substitute for diesel. Biodiesel prepared from vegetable oil is one of the options to diesel. In present work biodiesel prepared from cotton seed oil is tested in single cylinder diesel engine. The cotton seed oil production of India is about 1190 MT in the year 2012. This shows that India has …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 5–14 Read article
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A Prospective Study of Biomass Fuel and Optimal Comparison with Diesel Fuel: In Bangladesh Perspective
Abstract: In modern technology, optimization is a big factor now. In the present days our main focus is to produce more supplies optimizing the resources. Bangladesh is a densely populated country and thousand tons of filth is produced every day. Therefore, biomass is a common term for this country and also an aspect of energy resources. At this research work, an attempt has been taken to make a prospective study based …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 61–65 Read article
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Machine Learning Approach to Predict the Performability and Emissions of Diesel Engine Fueled with Doped Biodiesel Blend
Abstract: Enhancing the performability and emission characteristics of diesel engines has been a difficult task in light of growing concerns about global warming and other negative effects, as diesel accounts for 70% of global energy demand. In this study, engine performance and exhaust emissions for various fuel blends were thoroughly evaluated using machine learning techniques to predict engine emission and performance behavior. We focused on biodiesel blend and nanoparticle additive concentration …
Published in International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Evaluation of Diesel Engine Performance and Emissions Using Algal Biodiesel
Abstract: Algal material has captivated the attention as renewable fuel without imposing any impact on global food markets with high biomass productivity with their ability to convert CO2 to fuel, and wastewater treatment. This work has been carried to use algal biodiesel blends as fuel in a DI (direct injection) diesel engine. The fuel properties of AB10, AB20, AB30 and AB50 along with engine performance (BP and BSFC) and emissions (CO, …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Evaluating the Effect of the EGR Rate on the Performance and the Emission of VCR Engine Operating on Jatropha Biodiesel Blends
Abstract: AbstractThe modern diesel engines running on biodiesel employ many techniques to encounter strict exhaust emission norms. Among the many techniques suggested to mitigate the NOX emission from the compression ignition engine, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system is being employed extensively. The EGR curtails the proportion of the oxygen in the mixture and lowers the flame temperature inside the cylinder. This research is intended to investigate the influence of the …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Studies on the Impact of Vehicular Exhaust Pipe Emissions (from Vehicles Using Petrol and Diesel) on Leaf, Shoot and Root Biomass of Jamun
Abstract: Air pollution is deteriorating the air quality day by day. Presently, automobile exhaust pipe emission is one of the major contributors of air pollution. The present study was aimed to observe the effects of exhaust pipe emissions on biomass of the plant—Jamun. Jamun plants were given exposure to exhaust emissions from vehicles using different types of fuels in open top chambers for the set duration of time. Determination of dry …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 7–10 Read article
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Catalysed Biofuels Using Vegetable Oils and Animal Fats
Abstract: It is a first to use biochemical modification of fats to create fuel for transport. The chemical transformation is required to produce products that are more useful and have qualities similar to those of crude oil-derived fuels. Biodiesel (a combination of methyl esters produced by transesterification) and green diesel are the two forms of fuels discussed (paraffins produced by hydrogenation of oils). Three bio-lubricant synthesis strategies are also discussed. Biofuels …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Production of Biofuel (Biodiesel and Bioethanol):An economical and environmentally feasible way to the society
Abstract: In recent years, bio fuels growers have achieved significant enhancement in crop output and processing efficiencies and today the volume of bio fuels produced in a specific planted area is several times higher than it used to be as latest methodology and technical work to increase production of biofuel. In the sense of methodology, bio fuels are sub-divided into two large categories: substitute for diesel (biodiesel) and substitute for petroleum …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Studies on the Impact of Automobile Exhaust Emissions (From Vehicles using Diesel and Petrol) on Chlorophyll Content and Leaf Biomass of Lemon
Abstract: AbstractAir quality is getting poor day by day due to air pollution. Automobile exhaust pipe emission has been a major contributor to the problem of air pollution in the present scenario. This study was aimed for observing the effects of exhaust pipe emissions on chlorophyll, which is the most important plant pigment. Lemon plants were given exposure to exhaust emissions from vehicles using fuel types in open top chambers for …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Evaluation of Diesel Engine Performance Using Neem Oil Methyl Esters and Biogas as an Alternative Source
Abstract: AbstractThe Neem oil methyl ester (NOME) used as a biofuel is produced by transestetrification process with an aim to reduce the viscosity level, fuel economy and less environmental pollution. Further, addition of biogas to the NOME is expected to improve the performance. The objective of study was to evaluate the performance parameters such as Total fuel consumption (TFC), Specific fuel consumption (SFC) and Brake thermal efficiency (BTE). The experiment was …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Problem formulation for predicting optimum trans-esterification process parameters of biodiesel production and their performance analysis in diesel engine
Abstract: The various alternate fuels have been used in the past research to run the compression ignition engines. One of the fuel is the biodiesel which is used in the blended form with diesel. The emission parameters are reduced to 30-40% and the performance parameters are increased to some extent. This paper represents the various past research related to biodiesel based engines. The various steps in predicting the optimum process parameters …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 41–44 Read article
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Basics of Biodiesel: A Review
Abstract: The present review aims to study the prospects and opportunities of introducing vegetable oils and their derivatives as fuel in diesel engines. Vegetable oils present a very promising scenario of functioning as alternative fuels to fossil diesel fuel. The properties of these oils can be compared favorably with the characteristics required for internal combustion engine fuels. Fuel-related properties are reviewed and compared with those of conventional diesel fuel. Use of …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Biodiesel Production and Performance, Emission Technique: a Review
Abstract: AbstractBiodiesel, a non-regular, less expensive and boundless wellspring of energy can be a decent substitute for diesel fuel. Biodiesel as an elective fuel is being viewed as economical energy source and would move towards becoming as critical as oil-based commodities of the present time. The nonconventional fuel is produced using diverse feedstock relying upon their accessibility. In the present investigation we have studied the performance as well as emission of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 18–21 Read article