Performance study of neat biodiesel-gas fuelled diesel engine

This study is aimed to examine the performance characteristics of a mustard biodiesel (M100) along with Methane as a dual fuel in research diesel engine. Mustard oil biodiesel is employed in this study owing to non-toxic nature, free from sulphur, biodegradable, and free of aromatics. Methane gas was introduced at different flow-rate of 5 litres per minute (lpm) as a dual fuel. Experimental results revealed the maximum increase in BTE and SFC for biodiesel-Methane than neat biodiesel at the flow-rate of 5 lpm. In addition, EGT was found to be lower for Methane- biodiesel fuelling owing to increase in combustion gas temperature at 5 lpm.

Automated summary

The study investigated the performance characteristics of mustard biodiesel (M100) and Methane as a dual fuel in a research diesel engine. Results showed that biodiesel-Methane blend outperformed neat biodiesel in terms of Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE) and Specific Fuel Consumption (SFC) at a flow rate of 5 lpm. Additionally, Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) was lower for Methane-biodiesel blend due to the increased combustion gas temperature at 5 lpm.