Experimental investigation of various ethanol blends impact on combustion and emissions characteristics of diesel ignited dual fuel HCCI engine
ISSN: 1708-5284
Article publication date: 7 April 2021
Issue publication date: 10 September 2021
Abstract
Purpose
Homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine is an advanced combustion method to use alternate fuel with higher fuel economy and, reduce NOX and soot emissions. This paper aims to investigate the influence of ethanol fraction (ethanol plus gasoline) on dual fuel HCCI engine performance.
Design/methodology/approach
In this study, the existing CI engine is modified into dual fuel HCCI engine by attaching the carburetor to the inlet manifold for the supply of ethanol blend (E40/E60/E80/E100). The mixture of ethanol blend and the air is ignited by diesel through a fuel injector into the combustion chamber at the end of the compression stroke. The experiments are conducted for high load conditions on the engine i.e. 2.8 kW and 3.5 kW maximum output power for 1,500 constant rpm.
Findings
It is noticed from the experimental results that, with an increase of ethanol in the blends, ignition delay (ID) increases and the start of combustion is retarded. It is noticed that E100 shows the highest ID and low in-cylinder pressure; however, E40 shows the lowest ID compared to higher fractions of ethanol blends. An increase in ethanol proportion reduces NOX and smoke opacity but, HC and CO emissions increase compared to pure diesel mode engine. E100 plus diesel dual-fuel HCCI engine shows the highest brake thermal efficiency compared to remaining ethanol blends and baseline diesel engine.
Originality/value
This experimental study concluded that E100 plus diesel and E80 plus diesel gave optimum dual fuel HCCI engine performance for 2.8 kW and 3.5 kW rated power, respectively.
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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank TEQIP-II and center of excellence, NIT Warangal, for providing Engine Testing facility and, TEQIP III for funding the procurement of consumables.
Citation
Gawale, G.R. and G., N.S. (2021), "Experimental investigation of various ethanol blends impact on combustion and emissions characteristics of diesel ignited dual fuel HCCI engine", World Journal of Engineering, Vol. 18 No. 5, pp. 796-804. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-01-2021-0035
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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