Study the performance characteristics of CI engine with hemp oil methyl Ester, ethanol and diesel blends

Abstract

Fossil fuel is an important tool for the development of any country. The rapid depletion of fossil fuels is a result of rising demand. Additionally, the use of fossil fuels contributes to climate change by emitting greenhouse gases. Energy security can be increased by creating alternative renewable fuels. The current study assesses whether hemp oil (cannabis sativa) combined with ethanol (C2H5OH) and diesel could be used as an alternative fuel for diesel engines. Hemp oil is transformed into biodiesel by a process called transesterification. Hemp biodiesel is mixed with base diesel and ethanol (C2H5OH) in a different of ratios, including B10, B10E10, B10E20, B20, B20E10, and B20E20, which are then evaluated in a single cylinder, four-stroke diesel engine under various loading situations. Because braking power and brake load are inversely related, BTE rises as brake load does. Due to the presence of additional oxygen, B20E10 & B20E20 fuel blend were discovered to be the ideal proportions for improved engine performance. Due to the higher brake power generated at higher loads, BSFC decreases as brake load increases for all test fuels.