Impact of Coconut Water Emulsion Fuel in a CI Engine | Original Article

ABSTRACT:

ABSTRACT                                         

In transportation sector, there are two primary justifications for using alternative fuels. One is to lessen our reliance on petroleum fuel, the other one is reduction of emissions from on-road cars. In diesel engine cars, biodiesel has been demonstrated to cut down the exhaust emissions. Particular attention should be paid to this in inner-city locations where rigorous environmental rules, such as EURO standards, are in effect. The fatty acid composition of biodiesel fuels was found to have a considerable impact on emissions in the literature. The coconut oil can be utilised to enhance the properties of coconut biodiesel because it has a greater cetane value and a lower iodine value. So, the purpose of the current experimental analysis was to examine the effects of mixing various amounts of coconut biofuels with water. To increase the uniqueness and dependability of the research, experiments were conducted. The study made use of a Kirloskar single-cylinder diesel engine (Model TV-1). Three different mixtures of the coconut oil and water were created to form the emulsion. The three separate blends, DCW10, DCW20, and DCW30, were created by combining Coconut Oil and Water Emulsion in various amounts viz. 10%, 20%, and 30%, respectively with Diesel fuel. On the basis of comparison under various loads operating situations, performance and emission characteristics results were examined to comprehend the behavior of the aforementioned biodiesel blends.  From the result analysis, it is concluded that the biodiesel of coconut oil and water blends reduces emissions from the diesel engine, but simultaneously it affects the performance parameters of the engine.