Energetic and exergetic assessments of an internal combustion engine with sunflower ester blends

YAMIK H.

International Journal of Exergy, vol.20, no.4, pp.482-495, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1504/ijex.2016.078096
  • Journal Name: International Journal of Exergy
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.482-495
  • Keywords: Biodiesel, Energy analysis, Exergy analysis, Exergy destruction, Fuel blends
  • Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2016 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.Exergy analysis, which is based on the first and second thermodynamic laws, is a significant tool to assess energy systems. In this study, energy and exergy analyses of a compression ignition internal combustion engine operating with sunflower methyl and ethyl ester and their blends with diesel fuel no. 2 are investigated. Results are presented as the first and the second law efficiency, effective work, and exergy destruction values at 10 different engine speeds. It is concluded that 75% and 50% ethyl ester blends are the most appropriate fuels for the engine in terms of its performance.