Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-3 | Issue-01 | 24-39
Original Research Article
Bio-Diesel Production and Performance Analysis of I.C Engine Running On Diesel Fuel Blended with Different Fractions of Esterified Gingili Oil
Manjunatha R, Panduranga Murthy G, Byregowda HV, Rajesh Kumar, Leelaja BC
Published : Jan. 30, 2018
Abstract
Bio-fuels are the most promising renewable energy which may provide a
viable mode of alternative system and can be a real substitute to fossil fuels.
Nevertheless, this technology ought to overcome a number of hurdles before it can
compete in the fuel market and can be broadly organized. Consequently, the present
research was attempted to evaluate the esterified oil obtained from „Gingili (Sesame)
seed‟ (botanically called Sesamum indicum, L. belongs to family Pedaliaceae) for
various physico-chemical parameters followed by performance of diesel engine with
variable blends. Accordingly, the oil generated from the seeds of Gingili was
subjected for transesterification with methanol in presence of catalyst NaOH. The
fuel properties of Gingili (Sesame) bio-diesel can meet up with the specification of
ASTM such as, Color (pale brown), Specific Gravity at 150 C0.88, Kinematic
viscosity@400C 5.22, Cetane number 53.20, Sulphur, wt% 0.0083, Cloud point 12,
Pour point -10, Lower Heating Value (KJ/Kg) 40676.848, Flash point 2400C, Fire
point 1840C. Further, an imperative performance of diesel engine was recorded with
increase in ratio of fuel blends of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% & 50% respectively. In
addition, the comparative analysis was also carried-out between both Gingili
(Sesame) bio-diesel and petroleum diesel with diesel engine system at variable loads
and the performance characteristics of the engine were analyzed. The engine test
results showed significant thermal efficiency in Gingili biodiesel compared to
petroleum diesel with respect to performance and emission parameters. The emission
parameters like, Carbon monoxide (CO), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), hydrocarbons
(HC) was found to be low when compared to petroleum diesel. In conclusion, Gingili
biodiesel found to be most significant source as compared to petroleum diesel on the
basis of over all performance and emission parameters deliberated via analysis.