Performance and Emissions of Diesel Engine with Circulation Non-Surfactant Emulsion Fuel System

Reashed Tasvir Omi; Wira Jazair Yahya; Hasannuddin Abd Kadir; Arif Fahim Ezzat Chan; Ahmad  Muhsin Ithnin; Nik Rosli Abdullah; Md Mujibur Rahman; Usama Tahir

Authors

Reashed Tasvir Omi Advanced Vehicle System, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Wira Jazair Yahya Advanced Vehicle System, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hasannuddin Abd Kadir Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Johor, Campus Pasir Gudang, 81750 Masai Johor, Malaysia
Arif Fahim Ezzat Chan Advanced Vehicle System, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ahmad Muhsin Ithnin Advanced Vehicle System, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nik Rosli Abdullah Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Md Mujibur Rahman Advanced Vehicle System, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Usama Tahir Advanced Vehicle System, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Keywords:

Diesel engine, nitrogen oxides, emulsion fuel, non-surfactant

Abstract

Diesel engine is known for its durable operation and capability of utilizing various type of fuels, however, dangerous exhaust emissions are emitted from diesel engines. Non?surfactant emulsion fuel is a potential fuel for diesel engine to reduce for Nitrogen oxides (NOx) and Particulate matter (PM) emission compare to conventional diesel fuel in a diesel engine. In this study, emulsion fuel was prepared using a mixer known as Circulation Non-Surfactant Emulsion Fuel System. The study carried out with different water percentages in the emulsion fuel given as follows: 3%, 6%, and 9% and at a different engine load condition from 1-4 kW with a constant speed of 3200 rpm. Results show that, 6% emulsion fuel shows average 4.38% reduction in NOx emission and 1.10% reduction in fuel consumption. 9% emulsion fuel show higher amount of CO emission compare to Diesel while it reduces CO2 emission. Overall, 6% when prepared are recommended for the formation of non-surfactant emulsion fuel.