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
 

Contact us

Dr. S M Murigendrappa

Professor and Head,

Department of Mechanical Engineering,

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK),

Surathkal

P. O. Srinivasnagar, Mangaluru - 575 025 Karnataka, India.

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