Evaluation of endurance characteristics for a modified diesel engine runs on jatropha biodiesel. (1st October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kumar, Niraj; Varun, ; Chauhan, Sant Ram
• Is Part Of: Applied energy. Volume 155(2015:Oct. 01)
• Page Start: 253
• Page End: 269
• Publication Date: 2015-10-01
• Subjects: Biodiesel -- Endurance test -- Carbon deposit -- Wear -- Lubricity; Power (Mechanics) -- Periodicals; Energy conservation -- Periodicals; Energy conversion -- Periodicals; 621.042
• DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.05.110
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-2619

Abstract

Highlights: Modification of engine parameters of diesel engine to suit B40. Combined effect of modification and B40 on wear after 512 h engine operation. Lower carbon deposits on engine components for B40 fuelled modified engine. Lower wear for piston and cylinder for B40. Modified engine can be successfully operated with B40. Abstract: There is an imperative need to ensure biodiesel's long-term sustainability to fulfil the quest for renewable fuel resources. The technical problems which are correlated with the use of higher blends of fatty acids methyl esters in diesel engine need to be taken into account in order to avail the environmental and social advantages of biodiesel. The present 512 h long term endurance test performed with B40 (40% jatropha biodiesel + 60% diesel) fuelled modified engine has investigated the fundamental premise on the basis of the technical criteria of durability. Special focus has been given on certain phenomena that affect the engine utility life like lubricating oil dilution, deposits formation and oxidative stability. Experimental results indicated that modified engine can be successfully operated with B40.