Investigating the Synergistic Effects of Biodiesel and Fischer-Tropsch Diesel in Advanced Fuel Blends
Lecturer-Senior Scale, Department of Automobile Engineering, Smt. L.V. Government Polytechnic, Hassan-573201, Karnataka, India.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2020, 08(02), 444–450
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2020.8.2.0441
Publication history:
Received on 18 November 2020; revised on 26 November 2020; accepted on 30 November 2020
Abstract:
The global push for sustainable energy has intensified the search for cleaner alternatives to petroleum diesel. Among the most promising are Fatty Acid Methyl Est ester (FAME) biodiesel and Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) diesel, each possessing distinct advantages and limitations. Biodiesel offers renewability and superior lubricity but suffers from poor oxidative stability, higher NOx emissions, and cold flow issues. Conversely, F-T diesel, derived from gas-to-liquid (GTL) or biomass-to-liquid (BTL) processes, exhibits excellent cetane number, ultra-low sulfur and aromatic content, and reduced emissions but lacks lubricity and can be cost-prohibitive. This paper investigates the hypothesis that blending these two fuels can produce synergistic effects, resulting in an advanced fuel blend that leverages the strengths of each component while mitigating their individual weaknesses. Through an analysis of pre-2019 literature, this research examines the physicochemical properties, combustion characteristics, emission profiles, and material compatibility of F-T diesel/biodiesel blends. The findings indicate that such blends often demonstrate non-linear, synergistic improvements in key parameters such as oxidation stability, lubricity, and the emissions trade-off between nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM), presenting a viable pathway towards a more sustainable and high-performance diesel fuel.
Keywords:
Biodiesel; Fischer-Tropsch Diesel; Fuel Blends; Synergistic Effects; Emissions, Combustion
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