Muhammad Idris^1,*, I. Husin², Indra Hermawan¹, Uun Novalia³, R. D. Batubara¹, Nugroho Agung Pambudi^4,*, Alfan Sarifudin⁴

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.1, pp. 107-123, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.019203

Abstract Diesel engines is an internal combustion engine with high thermal efficiency, which also uses biodiesel fuel, an environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and low sulfur content. Biodiesel has been around for a long time due to its similar characteristics to diesel fuels which has limited availability. However, several disadvantages are associated with biodiesel, such as poor volatility and high viscosity, which reduces engine performance. Therefore, this study was carried out to improve the diesel engine performance by mixing biodiesel with ecodiesel (ED), an additive produced from natural ingredients that is dissolvable in biodiesel. The biodiesel fuel properties used are  density 860 kg/, dynamic… More >

Aman Santoso^*, Sumari Sumari, Muhammad Roy Asrori

Energy Engineering, Vol.119, No.6, pp. 2255-2276, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ee.2022.021596

Abstract Biodiesel research has been carried out via transesterification. However, biodiesel products (methyl esters) have not encountered new insights, because feedstocks have been explored and studied. Various optimum conditions on transesterification reaction could produce different methyl ester type with different compound. So, this review describes various oil feedstock that were to find new insights about methyl ester type. The review took the results of study that has been published with experience for 10 years. The results of the study reviewed on the transesterification method, characterization of methyl esters, and its components. The component reviewed and correlated to the literature, structure, and… More > Graphic Abstract

Chang Huang, Shuzhan Bai, Guoxiang Li^*, Ke Sun^*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 83-93, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.021662

Abstract The influence of heterogeneous flow injection of urea at different velocities and temperatures on NOx conversion efficiency, ammonia storage and ammonia leakage is investigated experimentally. A diesel engine employing a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology is considered. It is found that for a fixed injection velocity, the degree of ammonia leakage changes depending on the temperature. The higher the temperature, the faster the catalytic reduction reaction and the smaller the degree of ammonia leakage. The temperature has a great influence on the catalytic reduction reaction rate. At an injection velocity of 10000/h, the average reaction rate at 420 C is… More >

Kittikorn Sasujit^1,*, Nigran Homdoung¹, Nakorn Tippayawong²

Energy Engineering, Vol.119, No.5, pp. 2149-2167, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ee.2022.022069

Abstract Biomass is becoming one of the most popular renewable energy sources, especially from agricultural wastes. These wastes can be gasified and utilized in various industries. This experimental study investigated producer gas generation from densified agricultural fuels such as corncobs, rice husks, wood chips, and oil palm fronds in a 50 kW_th throatless downdraft gasifier. This system produced combustible gases such as H₂, CO, and CH₄, which were utilized as a substitute for diesel fuel in a small diesel engine for power generation. The results showed that the gasifier performs successfully and seems to prefer pellets to briquettes. Producer gas contains 18%–20%… More >

Sumari Sumari^*, Mega Murti, Aman Santoso, Muhammad Roy Asrori

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.12, pp. 3659-3670, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.022995

Abstract Kapok seed oil is an environmentally friendly biodiesel feedstock. The problem of the best catalyst for transesterification of Kapok seed oil still continues today. The research developed a base-heterogeneous catalyst with the effect of ultrasonic waves during transesterification. So, the study aims: (1) to determine the type of natural zeolite used, (2) to determine the characteristics of the synthesized CaO:BaO/ANZ catalyst, and (3) to determine the effectiveness of the CaO:BaO/ANZ catalyst in the biodiesel production process through sono-transesterification of kapok seed oil. The research stages consisted of: (1) activation of natural zeolite and its characterization, (2) preparation of CaO:BaO/ANZ catalyst,… More > Graphic Abstract

Hua Jing¹, Shiyao Lu¹, Lili Ji^1,*, Shijie Li¹, Baikang Zhu², Jian Guo³, Jiaxing Sun¹, Lu Cai⁴, Yaning Wang¹

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.12, pp. 3147-3165, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.020215

Abstract In this study, the magnetic wakame biochar/Ni composites were prepared with three activating reagents of H₃PO₄, ZnCl₂ and KOH by one-step pyrolysis activation, characterized by BET, SEM, TEM, FI-IR, XRD, Raman, and elemental analyzer, and their adsorption performance for diesel were also analyzed. The results showed that wakame biochar/Ni composites had larger specific surface area, abundant porous structure, and various reactive groups, rendering its enhancement of adsorption efficiency. The adsorption experiments indicated that the maximum adsorption capacities for diesel using WBPA 0.5, WBHZ 0.5 and WBPH 0.5 were 4.11, 8.83, and 13.47 g/g, respectively. The Langmuir model was more suitable… More >

Fahad Maoulida^1,2, Kassim Mohamed Aboudou^1,2,3,*, Djedjig Rabah², Mohammed El-Ganaoui²

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.6, pp. 1607-1617, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.023199

Abstract In this work, we present a feasibility study for a new hybrid power plant (PV-Wind-Diesel-Storage) directly connected to the electrical grid. Several simulations are performed to verify the performance of the hybrid system under different scenarios using real meteorological data. It is shown that the performances of the hybrid system connected to the electrical network depend obviously on the available energy resources and constraints because the renewable energies are intermittent. In addition, the price of the kWh of electricity supplied by the hybrid system is determined, which amounts to $0.209/kWh, which is very cost effective and satisfactory for the considered… More > Graphic Abstract

Dehui Tong^1,2, Shunshun Qin^1,2,*, Quan Liu^1,2, Yuhan Li³, Jiewei Lin^2,3

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.18, No.6, pp. 1667-1682, 2022, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2022.019768

Abstract Avoiding cavitation inside the water jacket is one of the most important issues regarding the proper design of a diesel engine’s cylinder liner. Using CFD simulations conducted in the frame of a mixture multiphase approach, a moving grid technology and near-wall cavitation model, in the present study the factors and fluid-dynamic patterns that influence cavitation are investigated from both macroscopic and mesoscopic perspectives. Several factors are examined, namely: wall vibration, water jacket width, initial cavitation bubble radius, coolant temperature, and number of bubbles. The results show that reducing the cylinder liner vibration intensity can significantly weaken the cavitation. Similarly, increasing… More >

Xiangli Wang¹, Peiyong Ni^2,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.119, No.4, pp. 1697-1710, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ee.2022.021070

Abstract Diesel particulate filter (DPF) is a leading technology reducing particle emissions from marine diesel engines. The removal or regeneration of soot in DPF is an important issue. The purpose of this study is to provide some reference strategies to design the DPF for marine diesel engines. In this paper, a mathematical model of a marine DPF was built up and the particle trap process and the regeneration dynamics were simulated. The results show that the cake soot mass concentrations from 0 to 4.2 g/L during the trap process increase linearly with the increase of the exhaust gas flows while the… More >

Fuping Wang¹, Lele Kang¹, Rui Ji¹, Tianji Liu¹, Qing Yu¹, Di Gao¹, Xiaoman Wang¹, Yitong Wang^1,*, Jie Yang^2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.8, pp. 2099-2115, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.018806

Abstract In the era of serious greenhouse gas emission and energy shortage, it is necessary to use solid waste to prepare new renewable materials. In this work, the potential application of reed straw and electric furnace dust was explored. Firstly, magnetic carbon carrier (EFD&C) was prepared by high temperature calcination, and then magnetic carbon catalyst (SM@EFD&C) was prepared by activation of sodium methoxide. The catalyst was used to prepare biodiesel by transesterification reaction to test its activity and stability. Reed biochar, EFD&C and SM@EFD&C were detected by Diffraction of X-rays (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), Inductively coupled plasma (ICP), Scanning electron… More > Graphic Abstract