Algerian Journal of Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development
Volume 4, Numéro 2, Pages 136-148
2022-12-15

The Engine Performance, Combustion, And Emission Of Yellow Oleander (thevetia Peruviana) Biodiesel And Blends

Authors : Masime Jeremiah . Mbatia Betty . Ogur Erich . Aluoch Austin . Otieno Geoffrey .

Abstract

In this study, yellow oleander biodiesel was produced using a synthesized eggshell-derived nanocatalyst. Biodiesel fuel properties have been evaluated against a number of ASTM standards. A test was conducted in which an engine was fueled with petroleum diesel and four different petroleum diesel/biodiesel blends (B5, B15, B20, B30, and B100) at five different loads (0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 %) were analyzed in a single-cylinder internal combustion engine. Summaries of observations made from this work are reported. Thelower calorific value decreased as the blend ratio increased and B100 had the lowest CV. Compared to petroleum diesel fuel, oleander yellow biodiesel had higher BTE, BSFC, and BP. The use of biodiesel resulted in lower emissions of CO and increased emissions of CO2and NOxcompared to petroleum diesel. This study showed that tailpipe emissions from diesel/biodiesel blends were lower than those from diesel fuels.

Keywords

Yellow oleander biodiesel Engine Load Engine Performance Combustion Emissions