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91 articles for “Engine fuels”
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Enhancement in Fuel Efficiency with Magnetised Nano Ferro Particles in Internal Combustion Engines
Abstract: The purpose of the research is to reduce the fuel consumption and increase the material life of an IC engine. The performance of an internal combustion engine can be evaluated in terms of fuel consumption by addition of nano sized ferro particles into cooling water system at varying percentage and magnetizing it with varying magnetic intensity. The experiment was undertaken in a 796 cc, 3 Cylinder petrol engine with a …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 40–46 Read article
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Emission Reduction Strategies in Diesel and Gasoline Engines: Progress and Future Directions
Abstract: Abstract The global transportation sector remains a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, necessitating continuous advancements in emission reduction strategies for internal combustion (IC) engines. Diesel and gasoline engines, despite their efficiency and widespread use, produce harmful pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and carbon monoxide (CO). These emissions contribute to serious environmental and health issues, including global warming, respiratory diseases, and ecosystem degradation. …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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COMPUTATIONAL AND PARAMETRIC INVESTIGATION ON SINGLE CYLINDER SI ENGINE BASED GENERATOR TO IMPROVE ITS PERFORMANCE AND EMISSION CHARECTERISTICS AS PER THE FUTURE EMISSION NORMS.
Abstract: This work is based on single cylinder SI engine based generator,which is basically working on Gasoline and LPG in Dual fuel mode.The main purpose of this work is to use Alternative fuel,for reducing the emissions of the generator in dual fuel mode.As the engine is dedicated to Gasoline engine,which is conventional fuel.So power is comparatively increasing in case of gasoline engine,but emissions are more as compared to Alternative fuels.Since alternative …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 01–10 Read article
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Environmental Impact of Waste Plastics and the Use of Waste Plastic-Derived Oil in Diesel Engines: A Literature Review
Abstract: Abstract Plastic pollution has become a major global environmental issue, affecting land, water, and living organisms. This review summarizes current research on how waste plastics enter the environment, how they move and break down, and the effects they create in ecosystems and on human health. Special attention is given to the growing problem of microplastics, which continue to accumulate in soil, freshwater bodies, and oceans. The review also discusses recent …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Recent Developments in Low-Temperature Combustion (LTC) Strategies for Next-Generation Engines
Abstract: AbstractThe growing demand for cleaner and more efficient internal combustion engines has driven extensiveresearch into advanced combustion methods, among which Low-Temperature Combustion (LTC)strategies have emerged as a highly promising area. LTC offers a unique approach to enginecombustion by lowering the peak temperatures within the combustion chamber, thereby significantlyreducing the formation of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) – two major pollutantsassociated with traditional engine designs. Importantly, LTC systems achieve …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Graph Theory and Matrix Method for Development and Design of Combustion Engine
Abstract: The idea upon which any methodology development is pillared leads to real time decisions if simulation and assessment is as per the standard codes set by standard organizations. More near is the system with standard system more it is appropriate for operation. In the present work system under consideration is internal combustion engine. Fuel cost is one of the most important parameter in life cycle analysis of the internal combustion …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Cow and its role in the sustainable development
Abstract: During Vedic times the economy, agriculture, medicinal aspects of society are directly or indirectly based on cows and bulls. There is a close relationship between human welfare and welfare of the cows. When we consider milk alone, now-a-days, milk is processed in automated dairies, by blending several additives. In such dairies, the main motive is the profit for the business at the cost of exploitation of cows. There is no …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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An Outline of Gasoline – A Petroleum Product
Abstract: Petrol is short for petroleum, which is unprocessed crude or shale oil. This liquid contains hydrocarbons, and the carbon atoms in crude oil link together in chains of different lengths. Gasoline (American English) or petrol (British English) is a transparent, petroleum-derived liquid that is used primarily as a fuel in internal combustion engines. Gas is short for gasoline, a petroleum byproduct, which is what the fuel used in most internal …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Analysis of Six Stroke in an Internal Combustion Engine
Abstract: In the present time, increasing use of auto-vehicles requires more need of fuel and eventually it produces more emissions. But fuel and natural resources are limited in amount. So the aim is to reduce the emissions and fuel consumption in the engines. In that case, six-stroke engine is the great solution. Six-stroke engine is the modified form of four stroke engine. It contains two additional strokes (power stroke by air, …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 48–51 Read article
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Impact of Exhaust Gas Recirculation on NOx Emissions and Efficiency in Diesel Engines
Abstract: Abstract Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) has emerged as a pivotal strategy to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from diesel engines, which significantly contribute to air pollution and environmental degradation. NOx emissions pose serious concerns due to their role in forming smog, acid rain, and adverse health impacts. By recirculating a portion of the exhaust back into the intake manifold, EGR reduces these emissions by restricting the manufacturing of NOx and …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Experimental investigation on single cylinder 4-stroke diesel engine using nanofluids as a coolant to compact the system
Abstract: Recent power sectors associated with an internal combustion engine had a crucial challenge to reduce the size and weight of the thermal management system of internal combustion engines. This work aims to reduce the size and weight of the internal combustion engine cooling system by utilizing particular types of working medium as a coolant in place of traditional ones. In this study, the effects of water base CuO nano-coolant on …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–25 Read article
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Performance and Emission Characteristics of Diesel Engine Working on Biodiesel with Different Blends
Abstract: Internal combustion engine plays important role in vehicles. These engines are operated by conventional fuels (diesel). Diesel is a one of the nonrenewable energy source for IC engines. Due to usage of diesel, pollutions of engine will be increased and diesel will be exhaust. To avoid the above said problems bio diesel will gives the solution. Biodiesel is one of the alternative fuels in universe. This paper determines the performance …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 32–51 Read article
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CFD on Parametric Analysis of Compression Ignition Engine by using Star CCM+
Abstract: Stringent emission from the conventional vehicles draws attention of automobile researches to develop engine either high fuel efficiency and low emission of NOx, CO and unburnt hydrocarbons. Hence, there by Homogeneous charge compression ignition came to the effect. Homogeneous charge compression ignition engine is the type of engine the well organised mixture of air and fuel ratio enters into the combustion chamber, and it is compressed up to auto-ignited temperature …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 27–66 Read article
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Development and Modification of 2-Stroke IC Engine
Abstract: Today world is concerned more about saving the environment, everywhere precautionary measures have been taken up to reduce pollution. Major amount of air pollution is caused by mechanical animals running on roads; they contribute to most of the air pollution, hence, engineers today to focus on how to build an eco-friendly engine which can reduce the pollution caused by vehicles. A compressed air engine works on air as fuel to …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Rocket Propellants as an Efficient Energetic Material
Abstract: Rocket propellant is either a high oxygen containing fuel or a mixture of fuel plus oxidant, whose combustion takes place, in a definite and controlled manner with the evolution of a huge volume of gas. In the rocket engine, the propellant is burnt in the combustion chamber and the hot jet of gases (usually at very high pressures, with combustion temperatures approaching 3000K) escapes through the nozzle at very high …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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CFD Analysis on Exhaust System of a Car
Abstract: The pollution and global warming is due to air pollution. It is to be noted that air pollution is mainly caused by the toxic gases from the exhaust of the automobiles. Only 30% of the fuel is converted into energy source to run the engine remaining 70% of fuel is of un-burnt hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. From modified catalytic converter, noise level will decrease. Here, the performance of …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 38–50 Read article
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Pollutant Emissions, Performance and Combustion Characteristics in Diesel Engines at High Altitudes: A Review
Abstract: At high altitudes, majority of the engines tend to have less power output since the increase in altitude which directly results in lack of oxygen content present in the atmosphere. This paper presented to come up with a systematic work carried out on the existing research efforts regarding the effects of altitude on engines, the changes or modifications that can be applied for the enrichment of oxygen, the design parameters, …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 37–50 Read article
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A Look on How Microalgae Could Be Used to Make Biofuel
Abstract: Algae's potential as a reliable biofuel source has been widely investigated. The research confirms the various steps of biofuel production and sheds light on third-generation biofuels. With a detailed investigation of the growth, extraction, and processing operations to the finished product, microalgae have now been recognised as a remarkable resource. Such in examination of translation procedures as well as the issues that arise from them is provided. Major approaches are …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Waste Heat Recovery Technologies for IC Engines: A Comparative Review of Thermoelectric andOrganic Rankine Cycle Systems
Abstract: Abstract Internal combustion (IC) engines, widely used in automotive, marine, and industrial applications, are inherently inefficient due to significant thermal energy losses. A substantial portion of the energy generated from fuel combustion is expelled as waste heat through the exhaust system and cooling fluids. With increasing emphasis on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) technologies have garnered considerable attention for their potential to enhance overall engine performance …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Experimental Study of Twin Cylinder
Abstract: The experimental study conducted on a twin-cylinder engine offers valuable insights into the performance characteristics and operational behavior of this configuration. This research delves into the intricate dynamics governing twin-cylinder engines, focusing on parameters such as power output, fuel efficiency, emissions, and overall engine dynamics. Through meticulous experimentation and analysis, various operating conditions and load scenarios are explored to comprehensively understand the engine's behavior across different regimes. The experimental findings …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 33–48 Read article