![Sample our Engineering & Technology journals, sign in here to start your access, latest two full volumes FREE to you for 14 days]({"type":"image" , "src" : "/sda/5933/TOC-Subject-Sample-2021-Engineering-Tech.jpg"})
ABSTRACT
The aim of this present study is to analyse the combustion characteristics of a single cylinder, direct injection, compression ignition engine fuelled with Annona methyl ester (AME) and diesel blends. AME is blended with diesel at various blending ratios such as 20, 40, 60, 80 and neat diesel. Engine combustion parameters such as heat release rate (HRR), peak pressure, rate of pressure rise, combustion duration and ignition delay were examined. The ignition delay, maximum HRR and combustion duration were lower with AME–diesel blends, when compared to that of neat diesel fuel. AME is indeed a suitable source for biodiesel with appropriate environmental benefits.
Disclosure statement
No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.