Effect of Biodiesel blending on emissions and efficiency in a stationary diesel engine
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj08.314Abstract
This paper presents an investigation into the
effect of biodiesel blending on emissions and efficiency in a
non road diesel engine. Rapeseed based biodiesel blended in
increments of 25% with fossil diesel. The emissions of CO2
show a decrease in emission (g/kWh) with increased engine
load. Within the range of tests carried out, the NOx emissions
from biodiesel and its blends proved to be higher than those of
petro-diesel fuel. Furthermore, in this study a correlation was
found relating the NOx emissions and the flame temperature.
The efficiency of the system is improved with increased
biodiesel content in the fuel. As predicted the results for CHP
show a considerable improvement to the overall efficiency.
