Experimental Study On The Performance Of A Compression Ignition Engine Fueled With Blends Of Waste Plastic Oil And Butanol

In recent years, the eco-friendly management of plastic waste has become a global area of interest. Some methods, such as incineration and landfilling, have been explored; however, they cause severe environmental impacts. Pyrolysis of plastic waste presents an environmentally friendly alternative for managing plastics. Through pyrolysis, plastic waste can be converted into hydrocarbon fuel, which can then be used in internal combustion engines to generate power and heat. Diesel engines were tested using fuel blends of D80P10N10 (80% diesel, 10% waste plastic oil, 10% butanol) and D80P20 (diesel and waste plastic oil). The effects of blending ratios on performance, combustion, and emission characteristics were investigated. The results showed slight improvements in brake power, brake thermal efficiency, and brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) for the test fuels D80P10N10 and D80P20 compared to pure diesel. Based on the performance and emission analysis, the D80P10N10 blend was identified as the most suitable alternative to replace diesel.