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Running head: BIODIESEL PERFOMANCE AND EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS1Biodiesel and the Combustion EngineKranti Kiran KongaraID: 12033197Research Report

BIODIESEL PERFOMANCE AND EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS2AbstractStatement of the problem: The contemporary focus on performance and emission characteristics of biodiesel fuel in CI (diesel) engine paves the way for the analysis of alternative sources of energy. Approach: Biodiesel has come out as one of the sustainable sources of energy in replacement of fuel energy. Its benefits includes the fact that it reduces the greenhouse effect and it is a natural resource. However, critics have come out strongly against its use in engines pointing at low performance characteristics. Results: The inability of biodiesel to blend at high temperature affects its operation ability limiting its performance. A comparison of biodiesel with the fuel energy performance shows a dismal performance. In addition to the temperature factors, biodiesel shows lower reusability, which is important in engine oils. Conclusion & Findings: This report provides empirical research from secondary sources in contemporary engineering studies reveal models for strategic development of the biofuel for CI engines. Its findings provide concrete evidence for use in multidimensional subjects including business and environmental studies. Keywords: (Biodiesel industry, fuel, energy, biodiesel market review, sustainability, greenhouse emissions, alternative energy sources, Production technology, performance)Biodiesel and the Combustion Engine

BIODIESEL PERFOMANCE AND EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS3IntroductionWhenever topics about environmental pollution arise, the automobile industry stands out as a leading producer of greenhouse gases. The daily use of vehicles for transportation means increased air pollution from car exhaust fumes. These emissions have a negative effect on humans and the ecosystem at large. Although there have been global efforts to implement legal restrictions against the exhaust-gas releases, consumers remain adamant. As a result, the diesel engine (CI) features among the highest in green gas emissions because of this exhaust fumes[ CITATION Res15 \l 1033 ]. However, customers continue to prefer it because of its high efficiency and low costs. It is durable and reliable for high power or heavy-duty engine performance. The exploration of biodiesel as an alternative source of energy shows dismal reception from the business world. It shows similarities in physical properties with petroleum diesel and it even has an advantage as greener production. Based on my background in engineering, I set out to understand the business viability of biodiesel as a renewable energy needs for Australia. This report highlights this fact giving recommendations for future studies. Through secondary data research, I tabled the following findings.Research BackgroundBiodieselBiodiesel is an excellent alternative source of fuel generated from feedstock, extraction aswell as production methods. An attempt to use it in a diesel engine shows that it has high lubricity and combustion that normal diesel. Research in the fuel economy is keen on finding an alternative to the diesel engine fuel[ CITATION Ann11 \l 1033 ].

BIODIESEL PERFOMANCE AND EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS4PerformanceHowever, there are concerns about its ultimate performance under certain conditions suchas cold weather. An insight into fuel related attributes is crucial because it reveal the ability of biodiesel properties in terms of power, thermal efficiency, fuel consumption and emissions. The biodiesel properties, qualities and potentials raise challenges of its economic viability thereby raising concerns about its future use[ CITATION Sil12 \l 1033 ].Diesel EngineThe diesel engine is an internal combustion engine, which depends on high temperature and compression. Also referred to as the compression-ignition (CI) the engine loses air during the internal and external combustion processes. Commonly used in automobile industry, the engine is also applicable in locomotives, electricity generation plants and heavy equipment machinery. Pros and ConsFactors contributing to the performance includes efficiency, high performance and low cost production. The CI engine is also simplified and more economical. This makes it a household name in the manufacturing sector and big locomotive machines such as ships, trains, cars and trucks[ CITATION Woo17 \l 1033 ]. However, the CI is one of the leading in air and sound pollution and diesel cars release high carbon emissions to the environment. JustificationAs a professional in the Engineering field, my agenda is to find sustainable sollutions for the contemporary world (Hasham, 2017). Energy concerns in the transport sector and electricity generation as a major cause of pollution in Australia is the inspiration behind this project.

BIODIESEL PERFOMANCE AND EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS5Biodiesel provides a concrete solution because of low emissions from combustion energy. It is also secure, reliable nor sustainable. Like other developed nations, Australia releases carbon emissions to the environment at a high rate. This places its people at a risk. I sought to find out the effectiveness of measures such as individual cuts on unheathy energy and alternative sources of energy. I wanted to prove whether the optimization of biodiesel as an alternative source supports a sustainable supply chain. My plan was to confirm whether production needs to make use of the optimization models for its production processes. Using influencing factors such as cost reduction, advanced combustion, improved control and integration I sought how to improve on the CI engine perfomance[ CITATION Dev11 \l 1033 ].Project AimThe aim of this research is to investigate the economic viability of biodiesel by looking atits use in the CI engines. The secondary data analysis looks into sustainability and cost effective production of biodiesel for its maximum benefits. An analysis of the optimization models revealsits benefits across different industries. Its objectives are as follows:To indicate the benefits of biodiesel in contemporary industriesTo provide an analysis of its sustainable supply chainTo analyze its cost reduction benefits Project maximum utilization of biodiesel for the transport sector and CI machinesTo identify gaps for future research

BIODIESEL PERFOMANCE AND EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS6Literature review Research into the history of the biofuel production shows an increased demand in the 21stCentury[ CITATION Guo15 \l 1033 ]. This is based on the high demand for alternative sources of energy to In Australia the use of biodiesel as an alternative fuel in the trans meet the increasing demand for electricity and transport energy. Although the production of alternative enery sources started with a focus on bioenergy, research into its production has increased to include other alternatives like bioethanol, biofuel gas and bio oil. Progress in the energy sector includes the engineering element of the combustion mechanism. This was a major factor in the production of liquid biofuels manufactured from biomass residues or wastes [ CITATION Nig11 \l 1033 ]. In this study, Nigam and Sigh acknowledge the challenge in commercial production of the biofuel on a large scale creating the need for further research. Azad, Rasul, Sharma, & Hazrat (2015) reviews its use in Australias transport sector which is the highest consumer of energy at 24%. The discussion makes suggestions for the use ofsecond generation fuels as better placed to fill the gap in fuel energy for the transport system. This is because of the improved supply chains in the production of the contemporary biofuels. Research into the sustainability of biofuel points to the link between biofuel and food prices stating that biofuel production does not threaten agricultural production [ CITATION Aja11 \l 1033 ].Biodiesel optimization defines the supply chain as well as its peformance mechanism. A study into the control parameters of a combustion model shows the importance of using optimization models in the diesel engine[ CITATION Oga14 \l 1033 ]. The model based approach helps to develop a control mechanism that ensures the manipulation of the required

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