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Fast depletion and higher emissions of fossil fuels are posing problems to scientists across the globe. To overcome this, thorough research is needed to find out alternate renewable sources. Biodiesel is such a renewable, biodegradable, and innocuous fuel to meet this global need. Oil extracted from vegetable oil seeds is processed into biodiesel by the transesterification process. The experimental work is carried out to study the performance and emission characteristics of a single‐cylinder, air‐cooled diesel engine by using a mixture of two diverse biodiesels namely Pongamia and Mahua. The results indicate that at higher loads there is a reduction of smoke emission for the 100PM blend (50% Pongamia biodiesel and 50% Mahua biodiesel) along with a 4.4% reduction in brake thermal efficiency when compared to diesel. The smoke is reduced for 100PM by 78.4% and 70.8% and for 50D50PM (50% diesel and 25% each biodiesel) by 71% and 61% at higher loads. From the combustion analysis, it is found that peak cylinder pressure for 100PM and 50D50PM blends are higher when compared with diesel which may be due to the advanced start of injection and ignition of blends. Injection and ignition advance of the blends may be attributed to higher bulk modulus and higher cetane number of biodiesels.

For a thorough investigation of the combustion, performance, and emission characteristics of coconut oil distillate biodiesel under various engine loads and a constant engine speed of 1500 rpm, a Kirloskar 4‐stroke, single‐cylinder, the air‐cooled diesel engine is used. A total of three fuel samples, such as 100% biodiesel, B20, and B30 biofuel are used respectively. There is a 5% increase in brake thermal efficiency (BTE) for biodiesel and its blends as compared to diesel. The HC, CO, and Smoke are reduced except NOx. Reduction of harmful gases is possible in biodiesel usage and its blends. It is concluded that emission reductions and alternative diesel fuel is the output of this investigation.

Lean Manufacturing is an effective management philosophy for improving businesses in a competitive market by eliminating waste and improving operations. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is the preferred way to support and implement lean. VSM is a visual illustration of the entire value stream (from customer order entry through purchasing, manufacturing and deliver the finished product to customer). This paper describes the reduction of production lead time in a battery manufacturing unit, and to deliver the products on time to customers. This involved mapping the activities of the firm, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Current State Map is prepared to describe the existing position of firm. The current state is analysed to identify sources of waste which are then eliminated. Future state map is prepared to show the improvement areas. The achievements of valve stream mapping are reduction in production lead time and inventory levels.

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