Abstract
Abstract The present experimental research work is focused on enhancing the performance, and emission characteristics of a novel biodiesel blend- a mix of diesel (80%) and tamarind seed oil (20%), represented as tamarind seed methyl ester (TSME 20) along with alumina oxide (Al2O3) nanoparticles dispersion. The alumina nano particles (Al2O3) are added to TSME 20 at various concentrations such as 30 ppm, 60 ppm, and 90 ppm and are uniformly dispersed in biodiesel blend with the help of a magnetic stirrer as well as an ultrasonicator. The prepared Al2O3 nanoparticles are synthesized and characterised by using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) techniques. The immersed metallic nanoparticles in TSME 20 exhibit in enhanced brake thermal efficiency as well as significant reductions in hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions. Hence, the alumina oxide doped TSME biodiesel could be a viable alternative solution to diesel that can effectively address global energy crisis and environmental issues.
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