LAPSE:2020.0144
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LAPSE:2020.0144
Use of Gasoline, LPG and LPG-HHO Blend in SI Engine: A Comparative Performance for Emission Control and Sustainable Environment
Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Naqvi, Muhammad Wajid Saleem, Jafar Hussain, Salman Raza Naqvi, Shahzaib Jahangir, Hafiz Muhammad Jazim Usama, Saad Idrees, Anthony Anukam
February 3, 2020
The rising global warming concerns and explosive degradation of the environment requires the mainstream utilization of alternative fuels, such as hydroxy gas (HHO) which presents itself as a viable substitute for extracting the benefits of hydrogen. Therefore, an experimental study of the performance and emission characteristics of alternative fuels in contrast to conventional gasoline was undertaken. For experimentation, a spark ignition engine was run on a multitude of fuels comprising of gasoline, Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and hybrid blend of HHO with LPG. The engine was operated at 60% open throttle with engine speed ranging from 1600 rpm to 3400 rpm. Simultaneously, the corresponding performance parameters including brake specific fuel consumption, brake power and brake thermal efficiency were investigated. Emission levels of CO, CO2, HC and NOx were quantified in the specified speed range. To check the suitability of the acquired experimental data, it was subjected to a Weibull distribution fit. Enhanced performance efficiency and reduced emissions were observed with the combustion of the hybrid mixture of LPG with HHO in comparison to LPG: on average, brake power increased by 7% while the brake specific fuel consumption reduced by 15%. On the other hand, emissions relative to LPG decreased by 21%, 9% and 21.8% in cases of CO, CO2, and unburned hydrocarbons respectively. Incorporating alternative fuels would not only imply reduced dependency on conventional fuels but would also contribute to their sustainability for future generations. Simultaneously, the decrease in harmful environmental pollutants would help to mitigate and combat the threats of climate change.
Keywords
emissions, engine performance, hydroxy gas, LPG, SI engine, weibull distribution
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Usman M, Farooq M, Naqvi M, Saleem MW, Hussain J, Naqvi SR, Jahangir S, Jazim Usama HM, Idrees S, Anukam A. Use of Gasoline, LPG and LPG-HHO Blend in SI Engine: A Comparative Performance for Emission Control and Sustainable Environment. (2020). LAPSE:2020.0144
Author Affiliations
Usman M: Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 54890, Pakistan
Farooq M: Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 54890, Pakistan [ORCID]
Naqvi M: Department of Engineering and Chemical Sciences, Karlstad University, 65188 Karlstad, Sweden
Saleem MW: Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 54890, Pakistan
Hussain J: Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 54890, Pakistan
Naqvi SR: School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan [ORCID]
Jahangir S: Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 54890, Pakistan [ORCID]
Jazim Usama HM: Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 54890, Pakistan
Idrees S: Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore 54890, Pakistan
Anukam A: Department of Engineering and Chemical Sciences, Karlstad University, 65188 Karlstad, Sweden [ORCID]
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Processes
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8
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1
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E74
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2020
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2020-01-06
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2227-9717
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