Effects of Flex Fuel in Light Duty Power Generators on the Environment and Circular Bio-Economy
| Autor: | S. Padmanabhan, C. Joel, S. Mahalingam, J. R. Deepak, S. Baskar and M. Ruban |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| Zdroj: | Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol 22, Iss 2, Pp 879-886 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0972-6268 2395-3454 |
| DOI: | 10.46488/NEPT.2023.v22i02.030 |
| Popis: | Environmental sustainability encompasses various problems, including clean air, renewable energy, climate change, safe environments, and the capacity to live in a healthy community. One possible strategy for addressing these global problems is the circular bio-economy. Cleaner and lower-carbon environments may be fostered via the production of bioenergy and biomaterials, which can also help to maintain the energy-environment connection. To improve sustainability and the state of the planet, scientists are looking at renewable energy sources like ethanol. Compared to gasoline, ethanol has a reduced carbon footprint and a greater energy density, making it a viable alternative fuel. This study gives an overview of ethanol as a possible alternative fuel for flex-powered power generators in India to meet the goals of the circular bio-economy. This paper details the results of flex-fuel testing conducted on a light-duty power generator using an ethanol-gasoline mix. The findings reveal improved thermal efficiency and lower fuel consumption rates than basic fuel. The emissions of both carbon monoxide and unburned hydrocarbons were shown to be reduced. |
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