Bio-Fuels in IC Engines
Course Name:
TH828 BIO-FUELS IN IC ENGINES
Programme:
M.Tech (Thermal Engineering)
Category:
Elective Courses (Ele)
Credits (L-T-P):
(3- 0- 0) 3
Content:
Introduction to global energy sources, Bio energy, Bio diesel-Introduction to biodiesel concept, physical and
chemical properties, Production of biodiesel: primary raw materials- non edible, edible and waste frying oils,
Processing of vegetable oils as biodiesel: transesterification process, batch processing, continuous processing, Basic
plant equipments, and economic benefits of biodiesel. Bio diesel performance: Engine combustion process, engine
performance tests and emissions with biodiesel blends. Ethanol and methanol: global market and future prospect,
properties, production methods, Performance and emissions using ethanol and methanol blends in IC engines.
References:
Ahindra Nag, Biofuels refining and performance, McGraw-Hill Professional, 2008.
Ayhan Demirbas, Biodiesel: a realistic fuel alternative for diesel engines, Springer, 2008.
Lucas Reijnders, Mark A. J. Huijbregts, Biofuels for road transport: a seed to wheel perspective, Springer, 2009.
Joshua Tickell, Kaia Tickell, from the fryer to the fuel tank: the complete guide to using vegetable oil as an alternative fuel, Biodiesel America, 2000.
Department:
Mechanical Engineering