Experimental Analysis of Palmyra Biodiesel Performance in a Diesel Engine with Varied Injection Timing
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In response to stringent emission regulations and depleting petroleum reserves, this study investigates the performance and emissions characteristics of a diesel engine fuelled with a palmyra biodiesel blend (B20). The research focuses on the impact of different Injection Timing (IT) (specifically IT20, IT23 and IT26) on the engine performance while maintaining a constant compression ratio of 20. The study highlights increase in brake thermal efficiency by 12.45% and reduction in emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon and smoke respectively by 34.92%, 19% and 52% for B20 blend with IT26 when compared to diesel. These findings underscore the potential of optimized IT settings, particularly IT26, to enhance the performance and emissions profile of diesel engines using biodiesel blends, thereby advancing sustainable fuel technologies.
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