Performance and Emission Characteristics of VCR Engine Fueled with TYRE Oil and Cotton Seed Oil Blends
G.Naga Malleswara Rao1, Shaik Chand Mabhu Subhani2
1Dr. G. Naga Malleswara Rao, Principal & Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eswar College of Engineering, Kesanupalli, Narasaraopet, Palanadu, (AP), India.
2Shaik Chand Mabhu Subhani, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eswar College of Engineering, Kesanupalli, Narasaraopet, Palanadu, (AP), India.
Manuscript received on 29 June 2024 | Revised Manuscript received on 31 August 2024 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 August 2024 | Manuscript published on 30 August 2024 | PP: 8-15 | Volume-12 Issue-9, August 2024 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijese.H993313080724 | DOI: 10.35940/ijese.H9933.12090824
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Abstract: In this paper, biodiesel from non-edible tyre oil and edible cottonseed oil is prepared using a two-step ‘acid-base’ process. An experimental investigation has been conducted to analyse the performance and combustion characteristics of a VCR diesel engine fueled with tyre oil, cottonseed oil, and their blends for various compression ratios. The blends will be prepared using varying percentages of biofuel with diesel, utilising cottonseed and tire blends at different loads. The results show that the maximum cylinder pressure and maximum heat release rate increase with the increase in biodiesel blends. The carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke emissions may be significantly lower when operating on biodiesel & diesel blends, Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions will be found at full load. This study will reveal that the performance of the engine with these biodiesel blends differs marginally from diesel and its blends. The performance of the individual biofuels and their mixture will be compared.
Keywords: VCR Engine, Biofuel, Cottonseed Oil, Tyre Oil, Blends, Performance, Emissions
Scope of the Article: Mechanical Engineering and Applications