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Experimental investigations on diethyl ether as fuel additive in biodiesel engine

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  • A.S. Ramadhas
  • S. Jayaraj
  • C. Muraleedharan

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In this work, biodiesel (methyl esters) is produced from unrefined rubber seed oil by two-step transesterification process. Biodiesel engines are prone to cold-starting problems in winter seasons and emit more nitrogen oxides. To overcome these problems, diethyl ether is used as a fuel additive for biodiesel. The lower percentage addition of diethyl ether with biodiesel improves the engine performance and emission characteristics. The experimental results support that diethyl ether can be used as an additive with biodiesel to improve the performance and emission characteristics.

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  • A.S. Ramadhas & S. Jayaraj & C. Muraleedharan, 2008. "Experimental investigations on diethyl ether as fuel additive in biodiesel engine," International Journal of Global Energy Issues, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 29(3), pages 329-336.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijgeni:v:29:y:2008:i:3:p:329-336
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    1. Srihari, S. & Thirumalini, S. & Prashanth, K., 2017. "An experimental study on the performance and emission characteristics of PCCI-DI engine fuelled with diethyl ether-biodiesel-diesel blends," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 107(C), pages 440-447.
    2. Sundar Kamalesan Pillai & Udayakumar Rajamanickam & Shashank Khurana, 2023. "Impact of Diethyl Ether on Performance and Emission Characteristics of a VCR Diesel Engine Fueled by Dual Biodiesel," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(13), pages 1-32, June.
    3. Shahabuddin, M. & Liaquat, A.M. & Masjuki, H.H. & Kalam, M.A. & Mofijur, M., 2013. "Ignition delay, combustion and emission characteristics of diesel engine fueled with biodiesel," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 21(C), pages 623-632.

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