In a move to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, develop and utilize indigenous renewable and sustainably-sourced clean energy sources, the Philippines enacted the Biofuels Act of 2006 (or Republic Act 9367) that mandated blending of biodiesel with commercially sold diesel fuels which presently is at 2% coconut methyl ester (CME) by volume. Deliberations are underway to shift to 5% by volume so that data on the effects on performance and emissions of percentage blends are necessary. This study presents fuel consumption and emissions measurements of an in-use passenger van with a common-rail direct injection (CRDI) powertrain fueled with 2, 5, 10, & 20 percent CME-diesel blends by volume (designated as B2, B5, B10, & B20 respectively) driven on the Japanese 10–15 Mode drive cycle. Results indicate B2-B20 had only a marginal effect on heating values, fuel blend density, and maximum power. Relative to neat diesel, the blends showed a 1–5% lower specific fuel consumption (SFC) with B5 lowest. Mileage was 1–5% higher with the blends with B5 highest. CO decreased with increasing blend. THC emissions of B1-B20 were roughly half that of diesel. NOx from the CME blends was marginally lower than diesel. The CO and THC trends agreed with published literature and usually ascribed to overall lean mixtures and increased amount of oxygenated fuel at higher CME blends. The NOx results need further investigation as it seemed to contradict other studies. Based on these results, B5 yielded the best combination of fuel economy and emissions improvement over neat diesel and B2 without performance loss.
Skip Nav Destination
ASME 2018 12th International Conference on Energy Sustainability collocated with the ASME 2018 Power Conference and the ASME 2018 Nuclear Forum
June 24–28, 2018
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Advanced Energy Systems Division
- Solar Energy Division
ISBN:
978-0-7918-5141-8
PROCEEDINGS PAPER
Performance and Emissions of a CRDI Passenger Van Using CME-Diesel Blends Available to Purchase
Edwin N. Quiros,
Edwin N. Quiros
University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines
Search for other works by this author on:
Rupert Karlo D. Aguila,
Rupert Karlo D. Aguila
First Gen Corporation, Calabarzon, Philippines
Search for other works by this author on:
Manuel V. Hernandez,
Manuel V. Hernandez
University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines
Search for other works by this author on:
Joseph Gerard T. Reyes,
Joseph Gerard T. Reyes
University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines
Search for other works by this author on:
Jose Gabriel E. Mercado
Jose Gabriel E. Mercado
University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines
Search for other works by this author on:
Edwin N. Quiros
University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines
Rupert Karlo D. Aguila
First Gen Corporation, Calabarzon, Philippines
Manuel V. Hernandez
University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines
Joseph Gerard T. Reyes
University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines
Jose Gabriel E. Mercado
University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines
Paper No:
ES2018-7197, V001T04A001; 8 pages
Published Online:
October 4, 2018
Citation
Quiros, EN, Aguila, RKD, Hernandez, MV, Reyes, JGT, & Mercado, JGE. "Performance and Emissions of a CRDI Passenger Van Using CME-Diesel Blends." Proceedings of the ASME 2018 12th International Conference on Energy Sustainability collocated with the ASME 2018 Power Conference and the ASME 2018 Nuclear Forum. ASME 2018 12th International Conference on Energy Sustainability. Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA. June 24–28, 2018. V001T04A001. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/ES2018-7197
Download citation file:
13
Views
Related Proceedings Papers
Related Articles
A Taguchi-Fuzzy-Based Multi-Objective Optimization of a Direct Injection Diesel Engine Fueled With Different Blends of Leucas Zeylanica Methyl Ester and 2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate Diesel Additive With Diesel
J. Energy Resour. Technol (July,2017)
A Hybrid Response Surface Methodology and Multi-Criteria Decision Making Model to Investigate the Performance and Emission Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Fueled With Phenolic Antioxidant Additive and Biodiesel Blends
J. Energy Resour. Technol (September,2023)
Effect of Injection Pressure on Spray Cone and Penetration Angle for Enhanced Fuel Atomization of Various Blended Viscous Fluid: A Numerical Modeling
J. Energy Resour. Technol (January,2023)
Related Chapters
Hydro Tasmania — King Island Case Study
Hydro, Wave and Tidal Energy Applications
Determination of the Effects of Safflower Biodiesel and Its Blends with Diesel Fuel on Engine Performance and Emissions in a Single Cylinder Diesel Engine
International Conference on Software Technology and Engineering, 3rd (ICSTE 2011)
A Utility Perspective of Wind Energy
Wind Turbine Technology: Fundamental Concepts in Wind Turbine Engineering, Second Edition