Alternative Fuels for IC Engines
Y. Y. Nandurkar1, S. S Akant2, S.L.Bankar3, R.G.Bodkhe4

1Yogesh Y .Nandurkar, Mechanical Engineering Department, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, India.
2Sunil S.Akant, Mechanical Engineering Department, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering ,Nagpur, India.
3Sanjeev L. Bankar, Mechanical Engineering Department, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering ,Nagpur, India . 4Rajesh J.Bodkhe, Mechanical Engineering Department, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering ,Nagpur, India.

Manuscript received on June 11, 2013. | Revised Manuscript received on June 15, 2013. | Manuscript published on June 25, 2013. | PP: 39-45 | Volume-1 Issue-8, June 2013. | Retrieval Number: G0303051713/2013©BEIESP

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Abstract: The main purpose of fuel is to store energy, which should be in a stable form and can be easily transported to the place of production. Almost all fuels are chemical fuels. We as a user use this fuel to perform mechanical work, such as powering an engine. The historical and the present- day civilization are closely interwoven with energy and in future, our existence will be more dependent upon energy. The conventional sources of energy, the single most important pre-requisite for power generation, are depleting fast. The world is heading towards a global energy crisis mostly due to running out of these energy sources; decreasing the dependency on fossil fuels is recommended. Yet, the sources of energy are infinite. The greatest task today is to exploit the non-conventional energy resources for power generation. Alternative energy sources provide many benefits. Renewable energy development can create quality jobs and promote economic development, especially in rural areas. If used to diversify utility resource portfolios, alternative energy technologies can provide a hedge against rising fuel prices and can be valuable risk management tools.
Keywords: The historical and the present- day civilization are closely interwoven with energy and in future, our existence will be more dependent upon energy.