Investigation of pine oil methyl ester blends with diesel on a compression ignition engine to control oxides of nitrogen and soot particles

Abstract

This paper presents the experimental investigation of palm oil produced by the transesterification process and glycerin as a by-product. Palm oil methyl ester blends with diesel blends were used in a compression ignition (diesel) engines to analyze the emission characteristics. Experimental results show that palm methyl ester blends meet the emission and performance requirements of a diesel engine. These blends provide less concentration of exhaust gas emissions. However, apart from its advantages, it produces low HC, CO and higher NOx exhaust gas emissions as compared to diesel fuel. Thus, palm oil methyl ester can be considered as an alternative source of renewable energy to meet the energy demands of the future.