A Study on the Performance and Emission Parameters of Hazelnut Oil Methyl Ester as an Alternative Diesel Fuel

In this study, methyl ester which was produced by hazelnut oil has been studied through an experimental method concerning with engine parameters such as torque, power and brake specific fuel consumption and exhaust emissions such as CO, NOx, smoke density and exhaust temperatures. To produce methyl ester, a reactor mechanism was instructed and obtained methyl ester was determined physical and chemical properties in laboratory conditions. Hazelnut oil methyl ester was tested in a four cylinder, turbocharged, direct injection diesel engine. Test results obtained from hazelnut oil methyl ester were compared to standard diesel fuel test results. Engine performance test results showed that the test results of hazelnut oil methyl ester are very close to diesel fuel. CO, NOx, smoke density of hazelnut fuel and exhaust temperatures were lower than of diesel fuel. As a result of this study; it is concluded that hazelnut oil methyl ester could be used as an alternative fuel in diesel engines.