Energy Sources · 2000 · 28 citations · 0 references
EngineeringAutomotive EngineeringChemical EngineeringAutomotive MaterialsCombustionInternal Combustion EnginesCompression-ignition EnginesEngine EmissionsEngine PerformanceEngine Performance CharacteristicsEngine TestingFuel CharacteristicsAlternative Diesel FuelsCompression RatioCompression Ratio EffectsCompression-ignition Engine EmissionsExhaust EmissionsFuel BlendsIgnition DelayVegetable Oil Fuels
Abstract Vegetable oils may be used with dilution modification technique as an alternative diesel fuel. In this study, a used sunflower oil-diesel fuel blend (20:80 v/v%) was investigated in a Pancar Motor E-108-type diesel engine to observe engine characteristics and exhaust emission. The effect of the compression ratio on ignition delay characteristics and smoke emissions of blend fuel was determined in this CFR engine. The results of fuel blends were compared with the reference grade No. 2-D diesel fuel. Keywords: Engine Characteristics;Exhaust Emission;Fuel Blend;Ignition Delay;Used Sunflower Oil;Vegetable Oil Fuels