Exploring the applicability of mesua ferrae linn oil as an alternative to diesel in compression ignition engines

Abstract

In this investigation an attempt has been made to explore the feasibility of Mesua ferrea Linn seed oil a type of vegetable oil as an alternative to diesel to run the Cl engines Initially this vegetable oil VO extracted from the seeds of Mesua ferrea Linn tree is characterized and the VO is then blended with diesel at the volume percentage of 10 20 and 30 designated as VO10 VO20 and VO30 The VO blends are then tested in the 3 5 kW Cl engine at various loads A slight drop in brake t...