Experimental Investigation of Nickel Oxide Nanomaterials with n-Pentane Diesel Blends in Compression Ignition Engine

Abstract

The non-renewable energy sources are depleting at higher manner because of greater energy demand. Alternative fuel is a replacement for diesel fuel in compressed ignition engines because of its significant environmental benefits. The use of alternative fuel leads to a reduction in Opacity, NO X , HC and CO emissions and the increase in fuel consumption and the increase in brake thermal efficiency on diesel engines without any modification. The addition of nanoparticles in alternative fuel increases the thermal efficiency and decreases the NO X emission. In this research work, the effect of nano-fuel additives Nickel Oxide (NiO 2 ) on the performance and emission characteristics of n-Pentane alternative fuel in a single cylinder, four strokes, water cooled, and compression injection diesel engine is studied. The nano additives are prepared by precipitation method. The results obtained in particle size below 200 nm, the nanoparticles are characterized by using X-Ray Diffraction. The nanoparticles are dispersed with the alternative fuel by using Ultrasonicator and Magnetic stirrer. The results proved that, these additives will be preferred for reducing the particulate matter, carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons and Nitrogen oxides emission. If the additives are added in the alternative fuel at appropriate proportion, it increases the engine combustion and performance characteristics. This nano-additive is used to reduce the fuel consumption and to improve the thermal efficiency during the experiment.