Effect of ammonia to reduce emission from biodiesel fuelled diesel engine

Abstract

In this study, the outcome of adding ammonia to mustard methyl ester on the emissions characteristics of compression ignition engines is investigated. Single cylinder diesel engine was fuelled with ammonia/mustard methyl ester blends. The doping volume of ammonia to mustard methyl ester blends was in the range of 10% and 20%. Emission parameters such as hydro carbon (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NO_X) and smoke emissions were examined at different load conditions. This work resulted in a significant reduction in reduction in all the emissions. Addition of ammonia as additive improves the rate of combustion, mixing and vaporisation of the blends with air and reduces the emissions associated with it. Furthermore, it can be used in the existing engine with any modification.

KEYWORDS:

• Mustard biodiesel
• smoke emission
• ammonia

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