Application of Nagchampa biodiesel and rice husk gas as fuel. Issue 14 (17th July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nayak, Swarup Kumar; Mishra, Purna Chandra
• Is Part Of: Energy sources. Volume 38:Issue 14(2016)
• Page Start: 2024
• Page End: 2030
• Publication Date: 2016-07-17
• Subjects: Diesel -- emissions -- Nagchampa biodiesel -- oil characterization -- rice husk; Natural resources -- Periodicals; Energy consumption -- Periodicals; Energy consumption -- Climatic factors -- Periodicals; Energy conversion -- Periodicals; Energy conversion -- Environment aspects -- Periodicals; Power (Mechanics) -- Periodicals; 333.7905
• DOI: 10.1080/15567036.2015.1017672
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1556-7036

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This paper elaborates the application of Nagchampa biodiesel and rice husk producer gas in dual mode using rice husk producer gas. Nagchampa biodiesel was examined under both single and dual fuel mode having a persistent gas flow rate of 21.69 kg/h at discrete loads. The test results disclosed that the engine shows improved performance and emission characteristics at optimum load of 8 kW. There is a decrease in NO x, smoke opacity, and performance, while HC, CO, and CO2 increase moderately with respect to gas flow rate. It can finally be concluded that biodiesel exhibits lower performance and improved emission than that of neat diesel.