Exploring the role of nanoparticle additives in reducing emissions in compression ignition engine

Muhammad Siddique Baloch; Zohaib Khan; Sher Muhammad Ghoto; Sajjad Bhangwar; Arif Ali Rind; Irfan Gul; Muhammad Ramzan Luhur

doi:10.47264/idea.ajset/3.1.4

Authors

Muhammad Siddique Baloch Department of Mechanical Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University Engineering Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
Zohaib Khan Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Larkano, Sindh, Pakistan | Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Malaysia.
Sher Muhammad Ghoto Department of Mechanical Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University Engineering Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
Sajjad Bhangwar Department of Mechanical Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University Engineering Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
Arif Ali Rind Department of Mechanical Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University Engineering Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
Irfan Gul Department of Mechanical Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University Engineering Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
Muhammad Ramzan Luhur Department of Mechanical Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University Engineering Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47264/idea.ajset/3.1.4

Keywords:

Biodiesel, Nanoparticles, Particulate matter, Noise emissions, Compression ignition engine, Vehicle emissions, Emission standards, Harmful gases, Petroleum products

Abstract

The paper discusses the growing environmental issues caused by vehicle emissions, leading many countries to tighten their emission standards to reduce the harmful gases released by motor vehicles. This is especially important as urbanization has increased, leading to more consumption of petroleum products. As a result, there is a growing need for cleaner, more sustainable fuel alternatives. Biodiesel has been recognized as a potential solution since it is renewable, non-toxic, and less environmentally harmful than traditional diesel. The study in question explores how adding biodiesel and nanoparticles affects diesel engine performance, particularly in terms of noise and particulate matter emissions (small particles of pollution). The research was carried out using a compression ignition engine (like those found in diesel vehicles) under constant RPM (revolutions per minute) and variable loads (changes in engine stress or power requirements). The results showed that when biodiesel was blended with nanoparticles and used as fuel, there was a noticeable reduction in noise levels, carbon dioxide (CO2), and particulate matter emissions compared to regular diesel. This suggests that biodiesel, especially when enhanced with nanoparticles, can effectively lower the harmful effects of diesel engines on the environment, offering a greener and quieter alternative.

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