期刊名称:International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology
印刷版ISSN:2347-6710
电子版ISSN:2319-8753
出版年度:2016
卷号:5
期号:7
页码:12541
DOI:10.15680/IJIRSET.2016.0507067
出版社:S&S Publications
摘要:Water-in-diesel emulsions are fuels for regular diesel engines. The advantages of an emulsion fuel arereductions in the emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matters, which are both health hazardous, and reduction infuel consumption due to better burning efficiency. An important aspect is that diesel emulsions can be used withoutengine modifications. This review presents the influence of water on the emissions and on the combustion efficiency.Whereas there is a decrease in emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matters, there is an increase in the emissionsof hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide with increasing water content of the emulsion. The combustion efficiency isimproved when water is emulsified with diesel. This is a consequence of the micro explosions, which facilitateatomization of the fuel. The review also covers related fuels, such as diesel-in-water-in-diesel emulsions, i.e., doubleemulsions, water-in-diesel micro emulsions, and water-in-vegetable oil emulsions, i.e., biodiesel emulsions. A briefoverview of other types of alternative fuels is also included.