Open AccessInfluence of Alternative Fuel Ratio on Turbocharger Combustor
Author(s) -
Pushpinder Singh,
Dillip Kumar Chand,
Sourav Pal,
Aadya Mishra
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
incas buletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.282
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 2247-4528
pISSN - 2066-8201
DOI - 10.13111/2066-8201.2019.11.4.16
Subject(s) - diesel fuel , biodiesel , gasoline , octane rating , biofuel , combustion , waste management , brake specific fuel consumption , combustor , environmental science , fossil fuel , ignition system , winter diesel fuel , combustion chamber , engineering , diesel cycle , chemistry , biochemistry , organic chemistry , catalysis , aerospace engineering
The present study investigates the effects of alternative fuel properties on combustion performance, in order to ensure reliable combustion performance using various fuel blends for powering an engine. The increasing rate of fuel cost and depletion of fossil fuels has led to the search for alternate fuels. Palm biodiesel derived from palm fatty acids meets the fuel requirements of an aircraft and is compatible with any engine without modifications. Viability of using a blend of present fossil fuels with biodiesel is studied. The engine was operated with petrol, diesel, palm biodiesel and a blend of these three fuels as a pair, with various ratios. The fuel was injected into the combustion chamber at an angle of 45o to the airflow and ignited using a spark plug. The blended fuel is found to have better efficiency than petrol or diesel. Furthermore, the low cost and abundant availability of the biofuel make it a viable alternative to the petroleum-based fuels currently in use. The combustion time and ignition delay are decreased with efficient biofuel due to high oxygen content and high octane number of the biofuel.