Parametric Optimization of ci Engine with Bsfc by using Coconut Biodiesel and Diesel Blend

Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2015

Vishal H Amin, Gaurav P Rathod, Tushar M Patel

In present research effect on input parameters such as injection pressure and load on the performance

of single cylinder diesel engine fueled with coconut biodiesel and also its blend. The number of test are

carried out with three different injection pressure (160, 200, 240 bar), load (1, 6, 11) and blend (100%, 50%, 0%). In this

study research is completed by use of Response Surface Methodology to optimize the performance parameter such as

specific fuel consumption (SFC) and ake thermal efficiency (BThEff). A set of experimental runs was established using

a Central Composite Design (CCD) and the response surface method was employed to obtain the regression model for

the specific fuel consumption for different values of input parameter. The experimental results reveal that the coconut

biodiesel and its blend provide better engine performance and reduce specific fuel consumption (SFC) compared to

diesel with little change in input parameter