Performance and Emission Characteristics of Four Stroke Diesel Engine Using Sesame Biodiesel Blends with Addition of TiO2Nano-Particles

Abstract

Rising demand for fuel in various applications will now pose a major risk in terms of global emissions levels. Taking this issue into consideration takes significant attention. Hence the production of alternating fuels is required. Bio-diesel is environmentally friendly fuel consisting of fatty acid alkyl esters. This experimental study includes a comparative analysis to determine the effect of nano additives and their performance characteristics. The theme of the research is the combination of sesame oil biodiesel with titanium dioxide (TiO2), a metal-based nanoparticle with diesel to investigate its effects on the performance of diesel engines. Different fuel blend ratios with TiO2 nanoparticles, ethanol and biodiesel have been developed. Test fuels were diesel (D100) and biodiesel blends like B10, B20 and B30. Thermo-physical characteristics of all test fuels have been calculated and the engine output parameters, such as torque, power, fuel consumption, etc., were examined. The impact has also been realized on pollutants such as CO, CO2, HC, NOX and smoke ability.