Author/Authors :
Lakshmanan, P Department of Mechanical Engineering - K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology , Kaliyappan, P University College of Engineering, Villupuram, India , Ranjithkumar, M Department of Mechanical Engineering - K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology , Aravinth, K Department of Mechanical Engineering - K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology , Vakkachan, D Department of Mechanical Engineering - K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology , Moorthy, C University College of Engineering, Villupuram, India , Kumar, S University College of Engineering, Villupuram, India
Abstract :
The importance of biodiesel as a renewable and economically available alternative to fossil fuel for applications
in Compression Ignition (CI) engines has led to intense research in the field over the last two decades. This is
predominantly due to the depletion of petroleum resources and increasing awareness of environmental and
health impacts from the combustion of fossil fuel. Biodiesel is favored over other biofuels because of its
compatibility with present day CI engines, with no further adjustments required to the core engine. Such as
carbon monoxide, Sulphur oxides, unburnt hydrocarbons and particulate matters are potentially reduced. The
effects of biodiesel on nitrogen oxides emission require further tests and validations. The improvement in most
of the diesel emission species comes with a trade-off in a reduction of brake power and an increase in fuel
consumption. The outcomes completely corroborate the assumption which claims that adding biodiesel to
conventional diesel fuel has a strong influence on lowering CO2, CO, HC, Oxides of Nitrogen and smoke.
