International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) Volume: 04 Issue: 03 | Mar -2017
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e-ISSN: 2395 -0056 p-ISSN: 2395-0072
Characterization on Gasoline Engine Using MTBE and DIE Additives Mohammed Shamim1, C. Syed Aalam2, D. Manivannan1, Shashank Kumar3 PG Student, 2 Assistant Professor, 3 UG Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering Annamalai University, Tamilnadu, India -------------------------------------------------------------------****--------------------------------------------------------------------1
Abstract In this work, two oxygenated additives like methyl tert butyl ether (MTBE) and di-isopropyl ether (DIE) are identified for the experimental investigation by blending them to 5 ml with gasoline sole fuel. The performance and emission analysis were examined in twin cylinder SI engine with both additives blend with gasoline. The physical and chemical properties of the gasoline fuel and additives are tested through ASTM standards and reported. From the experimental results, it was found that brake thermal efficiency increased to 1-2% and emissions like HC and CO reduced to7-9% and 13-25%, respectively for addition of MTBE and DIE. NOx emission found increased in the both additive cases. Key Words: Gasoline engine, Methyl tert butyl ether, Di-isopropyl ether, Performance, Emission.
NOMENCLATURE: MTBE
- Methyl tert butyl ether
DIE
- Di-isopropyl ether
Additive -1
- MTBE
Additive – 2
- DIE
Rpm
- Revolution per minute
HSU
- Hatridge smoke unit
Ppm
- Parts per million
BP
- Brake power
BTE
- Brake thermal efficiency
HC
- Hydrocarbon emission
CO
-Carbon monoxide emission
NOx
- Oxides of nitrogen emission
1. INTRODUCTION To modify the fuel quality, additives can be added in small quantity either to enhance engine performance or to reduce the emission.Fuel additives have been one of the most prolific innovations of liquid engineering additionally material science giving natural fuel sources and additional properties which help us drive that little extra out of them [1]. Whether it’s an additive to alter a fuels burn rate, increase surface area, prevent corrosive effects or simply colour, innovators have developed a range of additives over the years which © 2017, IRJET
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