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8 articles for “brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC)”
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Thermal Analysis of Kirloskar VCR Engines Using Blended Biodiesels under Varying Loads
Abstract: The increasing demand for sustainable energy has prompted much research into environment-friendly substitutes for traditional fossil fuels. In this study, the thermal performance and emission characteristics of Kirloskar Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) diesel engines evaluated with varying load conditions using biodiesel-sourced oil blended with soybean oil are discussed. B0 (pure diesel) to B100 (pure biodiesel) blends were considered for the study to assess their effects on parameters, like brake thermal …
Published in International Journal of Electrical and Communication Engineering Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 19–34 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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Enhancing Combustion Efficiency and Emission Reduction in Single Cylinder CI Engines: A Study on Waste Dairy Scum Methyl Ester Biodiesel Blends with Aluminium Oxide Nanoparticles
Abstract: In response to the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions and environmental considerations, this study explored the utilization of waste dairy scum methyl ester biodiesel blended with diesel and enhanced with Al2O3 nanoparticles as an additive. The biodiesel was prepared by blending waste dairy scum methyl ester with diesel and incorporating 100 ppm Al2O3 nanoparticles. Experimental tests were conducted on a single-cylinder diesel engine, comparing neat diesel, B30 biodiesel blends …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 15–28 Read article
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Effects of Nano Additives on Performance and Emission Characteristics of CI Engine with Mahua Biodiesel and Diesel Blends as Fuel
Abstract: Due to growing environmental concerns and the imminent depletion of fossil fuels, the development of eco-friendly alternative fuels, such as biodiesel, is imperative. To improve the performance and emission properties of diesel engines utilizing biodiesel blends, the effective introduction of metallic and non-metallic nano-additives has been established. This research aimed to investigate the blending ratios of biodiesel (B0, B10, B20, and B40) in a compression ignition engine. Furthermore, the impact …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 41–49 Read article
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Evaluation of the Emission and Engine Operability of Biodiesel and Biodiesel Blends Produced from Alkali-Catalyzed Esterification and Transesterification of Jatropha Oil Feedstock
Abstract: This study reports on the engine performance analysis of biodiesel and blends produced from jatropha-based bio-oil feedstock via combined esterification and transesterification process, the physiochemical of the bio-oil, and subsequent biodiesel produced. Jatropha bio-oil was characterized to determine its fuel properties. A liquid phase transesterification reaction at 60 min reaction time, 50°C temperature, using a methanol-oil molar ratio of 40:1 and 0.35 g of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) catalyst was carried …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 9–21 Read article
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Evaluation of CI Engine Performance and Emissions Using WB10CNT90: A CNT-Reinforced Biodiesel Blend Approach and its Marketing Prospects for sustainable fuel Commercialization
Abstract: The experimental and analytical evaluation of the WB10CNT90 blend—a combination of 10% waste biodiesel derived from Madhuca longifolia, 90% conventional diesel, and 100 ppm Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs)—demonstrates its potential as an efficient and eco-friendly alternative to conventional diesel. The Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE) of the engine increased by approximately 15%, indicating enhanced energy conversion efficiency during combustion. Simultaneously, the Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC) showed a reduction of nearly …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 741–759 Read article
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Performance and Emission Profiles Enhancement of CI Engine with Aluminium Oxide-Reinforced Polymeric Composite in Biodiesel Blends
Abstract: The integration of aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃) nanoparticles into B10 biodiesel blends offers a promising approach to improving engine performance and reducing harmful emissions. This study evaluates the effect of Al₂O₃ additives on Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE), Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC), and exhaust emissions in a compression ignition engine. Experiments were conducted using calibrated instruments, and uncertainties were considered with a coverage factor of 1.66, yielding an overall error margin …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 775–788 Read article
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Performance Analysis of Diesel Engine Using Hemp Biodiesel, Butanol and Diesel Fuel Blend
Abstract: The present study evaluates the possibility of using Hemp oil blended with Butanol (C4H9OH) & conventional diesel as an alternative fuel. Biodiesel is generated from hemp oil by transesterification. Hemp biodiesel is blended with conventional diesel & Butanol in distinct proportions such as B10 (10% hemp biodiesel+ 90% conventional diesel), B10Bu10 (10% hemp biodiesel+ 10% butanol+ 80% conventional diesel), B10Bu20 (10% hemp biodiesel+ 20% butanol+ 70% conventional diesel), B20 (20% …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 178–187 Read article