Investigation of the Performance Parameters of a Compression Ignition Engine using Different Fuel Combination
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CI Engine, Biodiesel, Gasoline, Brake Specific Fuel Consumption, Fossil FuelAbstract
Alternative automotive fuels are a significant global concern due to efforts aimed at reducing global warming, which is exacerbated by the combustion of petroleum-based fuels such as petrol and diesel. Biodiesel, being non-toxic, biodegradable, and produced from renewable sources, emits minimal net greenhouse gases such as CO₂, SO₂, and NO, making it an environmentally favorable choice. The demand for sustainable fuels for existing internal combustion engines is increasing, especially as petroleum reserves are depleting and may eventually disappear. The environmental pollution caused by conventional fossil fuels, combined with their non-renewable nature, has driven the search for more eco-friendly and renewable alternatives. Among the various options investigated for diesel replacement, biodiesel derived from vegetable oils has been recognized globally as one of the most promising contenders for reducing exhaust emissions.
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