Thorough examination of CI engine performance metrics and emission patterns with incorporation of sustainable waste cooking oil biodiesel blends across diverse nozzle pressure regimens: A numerical study

EFFECT OF NOZEL PRESSURE VARIATION ON CI ENGINES RUNNING ON WCO BIODIESEL A NUMERICAL STUDY

Authors

  • Santosh Patel Mechanical Engineering Department, Shri Vaishnav Institute of Technology & Science, SVVV
  • Suwarna Torgal Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology, DAVV, Indore, MP, India
  • Dheerendra Vikram Singh Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indore Institute of science and technology, Indore MP, 452001, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56042/ijems.v31i5.11105

Keywords:

Waste cooking oil biodiesel, Variable nozzle pressure, Numerical simulation, CI engine, Performance, Emission

Abstract

Internal combustion engines consistently play a pivotal role in global transportation networks, facilitating economic growth and the interconnection of nations. Since their inception, diesel has been regarded as one of the primary fossil fuels. However, concerns about pollution and energy security drive the demand for alternative fuels. Waste cooking oil biodiesel emerges as a readily available and sustainable resource, capable of being collected and repurposed to reduce the burden on landfills and waste management systems. Using a numerical simulation tool, this study analyzes the performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine operating on waste cooking oil. The experiments evaluate performance and emissions at various nozzle opening pressure settings, ranging from 180 to 280 bar, and compare the results with diesel. Before the experimental phase, the numerical modeling tool undergoes thorough validation against findings from previous research studies, demonstrating its ability to deliver accurate results. The study finds that blending proportions of waste cooking oil, specifically WCO10 and WCO20, yield results closest to diesel in most cases. This signifies that biodiesels with precise blending percentages can effectively address the growing need for alternative fuels.

Author Biographies

  • Suwarna Torgal, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology, DAVV, Indore, MP, India

    Dr. Suwarna Torgal presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering & Technology, DAVV, Indore, MP, India. She has 15 years of Experience in Teaching and 8 Years of Experience in Research. She Has published more than 45 Research Articles in National & International Reputed Journals and Presently 6 Students are doing Ph.D. Under the Supervision. She was also organising member of many conferences, workshops etc, as a member of Institution of Engineers, she has conducted many events under the aegis of Institution of Engineers Indore local centre. Also, she is Life member of ISTE and Association of Machines and mechanism (AMM).

  • Dheerendra Vikram Singh , Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indore Institute of science and technology, Indore MP, 452001, India

    Dr. Dheerendra Vikram Singh is a Professor and Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at IIST. He has 14 years of experience in industry, academia, and research. In his latest doctoral research at NIT-Manipur, he utilized machine learning to extract design optimization rules for refrigeration systems. Previously, at DAVV-Indore, he proposed an artificial intelligence model for predicting second law-based losses in absorption refrigeration systems. Dr. Singh has published 8 SCI, 10 Scopus, 2 UGC, and 5 international conference research articles. He holds a patent titled "Process of optimizing performance and device thereof" (PAN: 201741041602). He authored the textbook "Computational Fluid Dynamics in Hydraulic Francis Turbine" (ISBN: 978-1-73038-319-9). Dr. Singh serves as a reviewer for journals like International Journal of Refrigeration, Renewable Energy, Applied Thermal Engineering, Ambient Energy, and International Journal of Renewable Energy Research. His research interests include hybrid refrigeration, heat transfer in two-phase systems, alternate fuels in automotive, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Currently, he heads the Mechanical Engineering Department at IIST, Indore, and has held various administrative and research positions in previous reputable colleges, including Dean (IPR), Dean (Academic Audit), Incubation Centre Coordinator, NAAC coordinator, and NBA program coordinator for Mechanical Engineering.

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Published

2025-02-11

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 5 (2024): IJEMS-OCTOBER 2024

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Thorough examination of CI engine performance metrics and emission patterns with incorporation of sustainable waste cooking oil biodiesel blends across diverse nozzle pressure regimens: A numerical study: EFFECT OF NOZEL PRESSURE VARIATION ON CI ENGINES RUNNING ON WCO BIODIESEL A NUMERICAL STUDY. (2025). Indian Journal of Engineering and Materials Sciences (IJEMS), 31(5), 728-741. https://doi.org/10.56042/ijems.v31i5.11105

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