An investigation on the performance, combustion and emission characteristics of C.I engine on the addition of antioxidants, oxygenates and nanoparticles as additives in Jatropha biodiesel

Prabu, A.; Premkumar, I. J. Isaac; Pradeep, A. M.

doi:10.1080/01430750.2018.1443281

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“…Taking into account the high catalytic activity of nanocrystalline CeO 2 [ 32 ], non-aqueous colloid solutions of CeO 2 are of particular interest for the production of diesel fuel additives. The purpose of such additives is to both reduce environmental pollution by inhibiting the emission of aerosols of ultrafine particulate matter in internal combustion engines (PM10) and increase fuel economy by reducing ignition delay and high flame sustenance [ 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 ]. A corresponding analysis has also been carried out for coarse-grained CeO 2 , but it is difficult to achieve a uniform distribution over the fuel volume for this material, due to the rapid sedimentation of ceria particles [ 36 , 38 ].…”

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Facile Synthesis of Stable Cerium Dioxide Sols in Nonpolar Solvents

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A method is proposed for the preparation of stable sols of nanocrystalline cerium dioxide in nonpolar solvents, based on surface modification of CeO2 nanoparticles obtained by thermal hydrolysis of concentrated aqueous solutions of ammonium cerium(IV) nitrate with residues of 2-ethylhexanoic and octanoic acids. The synthesis was carried out at temperatures below 100 °C and did not require the use of expensive and toxic reagents. An assessment of the radical-scavenging properties of the obtained sols using the superoxide anion-radical neutralization model revealed that they demonstrate notable antioxidant activity. The results obtained indicate the potential of the nanoscale cerium dioxide sols in nonpolar solvents to be used for creating nanobiomaterials possessing antioxidant properties.

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Facile Synthesis of Stable Cerium Dioxide Sols in Nonpolar Solvents

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“…Several studies in the past revealed that Jatropha biodiesel delivers comparable enactment and reduced emission with compare to diesel. 4 In present study, Jatropha biodiesel has been produced from Jatropha curcas oil (JCO) through transesterification reaction using a heterogeneous catalyst (calcium oxide (CaO)) and blended with diesel to run diesel engine. Compared to other nonedible plants, the Jatropha curcas plant has high oil yield and its high heating value (HHV) of 39 MJ/kg is comparable to other edible oils.…”

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Analysis of vibrations in a diesel engine produced by Jatropha biodiesel using heterogeneous catalyst

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Extensive consumption of fossil fuel has contributed to the worldwide decline of its reserves and detrimental effect on the environment. Therefore, it is essential to explore alternative option of fuel for diesel engine. The main objective of this research article is to optimize vibrations in a single-cylinder variable compression ratio diesel engine driven by Jatropha biodiesel blend. The heterogeneous catalyst (calcium oxide) is used to manufacture of biodiesel from Jatropha curcas oil by a process of transesterification. The optimization technique (Response Surface Methodology) has been employed to optimize root mean square acceleration of vibration by taking load, compression ratio (CR), and fuel injection pressure (FIP) as engine input parameters. Experiments were designed according to central composite design. The amplitude of the frequency domain signals is determined using Fast Fourier Transform and the influence of input parameters has been investigated in the frequency domain analysis of the vibration signatures. The adequacy and significance of the models have been checked by p-value and F value tests. Regression coefficients Adj. R2, R2, Pred. R2 were also found in acceptable range. The experimental outcome reveals that biodiesel yield of 81.6% was obtained at methanol-to-oil molar ratio of 12:1, reaction temperature of 65°C, reaction time of 3 h, and catalyst concentration of 5 wt%. Simultaneously, the model obtained a series of solutions based on the desirability criteria and proposed optimum setting of engine input parameters at a load of 2.59 kg, 17.94 CR, and 268.76 bar FIP for B30 blend. B30 blend generated root mean square acceleration of 4.46 m/s2 at above optimized conditions. A validation trial was conducted and the percentage of error for root mean square acceleration was found to be 2.3356% and 1.3039%, respectively, for B0 and B30 blend.

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