Investigation on effect of cerium oxide additive in waste plastic oil fueled CI engine

U Ulagarjun; Varun V Varma; Abhijith K Menon; N Gobinath; A R Palanivelrajan; T M Yunus Khan; Rahmath Ulla Baig; Naif Almakayeel; Feroskhan M

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26146

Investigation on effect of cerium oxide additive in waste plastic oil fueled CI engine

Heliyon. 2024 Feb 15;10(4):e26146. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26146. eCollection 2024 Feb 29.

Authors

U Ulagarjun¹, Varun V Varma¹, Abhijith K Menon¹, N Gobinath¹, A R Palanivelrajan¹, T M Yunus Khan², Rahmath Ulla Baig³, Naif Almakayeel³, Feroskhan M¹

Affiliations

¹ School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600127, India.
² Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha,61421, Saudi Arabia.
³ Department of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

In this study, the effects of incorporating cerium oxide into diesel and WPO blends were investigated to determine the potential of the blend as a fuel additive. The study aimed to assess engine-performance, emission, and combustion properties of the blend. The experiments utilized a single-cylinder diesel engine, and researchers prepared two different blends of WPO with 25% WPO in diesel and 50% WPO in diesel. Cerium oxide was added to these blends at concentrations of 25 ppm and 50 ppm using an ultrasonicator. The results demonstrated that increasing cerium oxide content in the blend (50 ppm) led to reduced CO, HC, and NOx emissions at higher loads. For instance, B50 + 50 ppm exhibited lower CO and NOx emissions, while B25 + 50 ppm demonstrated lower HC and smoke emissions. Furthermore, raising the CeO₂ content from 25 ppm to 50 ppm resulted in a 3% increase in brake thermal efficiency. Moreover, cerium oxide positively impacted combustion and performance properties of the blends. Among the tested blends, the B50 + 50 ppm combination showcased the highest brake thermal efficiency, optimal air-fuel ratio, and the lowest specific fuel consumption. In conclusion, employing cerium oxide as a fuel additive in diesel-WPO blends offers a promising approach for realizing a sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

Keywords: Cerium oxide; Combustion; Emission; Nanoparticle; Performance.