SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE: ENHANCING CI ENGINES WITH GREEN-SYNTHESIZED NANOPARTICLES AND BIODIESEL

Kiran D. Chaudhari; Nilesh P. Salunke; Vijay R.  Diware; Dr. Kapil Saner; Vijay K. Suryavanshi

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.2259

Authors

Kiran D. Chaudhari Research Scholar, Mechanical Engineering, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, (Maharashtra), India
Dr. Nilesh P. Salunke Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Institute of Technology, Mumbai Agra Highway, Dhule, (Maharashtra), India
Dr. Vijay R. Diware Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering, SSBTs College of Engineering & Technology, Post Box No. 94, Jalgaon, (Maharashtra), India
Dr. Kapil A. Saner Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, SES’s R. C. Patel Institute of Technology, Shirpur, (Maharashtra), India
Vijay K. Suryavanshi Assistant Professor, Applied Science Department, SES’s R. C. Patel Institute of Technology, Shirpur, (Maharashtra), India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.2259

Keywords:

Biodiesel, Diesel Engine, Performance, Emission, Nano Particles

Abstract [English]

This study investigates the potential of green-synthesized nanoparticles (NPs) doped with a 20% biodiesel blend to enhance the performance and emissions characteristics of a compression ignition (CI) engine. The green synthesis of NPs offers an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional methods, while the addition of biodiesel provides a renewable fuel source. Experimental trials were conducted using various concentrations of NP-doped biodiesel blends in a CI engine. Performance parameters such as brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC), brake thermal efficiency (BTE), and exhaust gas temperature (EGT) were measured. Additionally, emissions profiles, including smoke intensity, carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and unburned hydrocarbons (HC), were analyzed. The results demonstrated that the incorporation of NP-doped biodiesel blends led to significant improvements in engine performance. A reduction in BSFC and an increase in BTE were observed, indicating enhanced fuel efficiency. Furthermore, the NP-doped blends contributed to a substantial decrease in smoke, NOx and other harmful emissions, suggesting a positive environmental impact. This research highlights the promising potential of green-synthesized NPs and biodiesel blends as a sustainable and efficient fuel alternative for CI engines.

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