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Algae to energy: Engine performance using raw algal oil

Lookup NU author(s): Panayiotis Tsaousis, Dr Yadong Wang, Professor Tony Roskilly, Dr Gary Caldwell

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Modelling and simulation have vital roles in accelerating research, providing a more effective way to predict processes without the need to perform specific experimental tests. This study investigated the potential of using raw oil from microalgal biomass as a direct substitute fuel in an internal combustion engine. Based on the fuel properties of the algal oil, the performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine running with this fuel were investigated using the software «Diesel-RK». The results were compared with croton oil as this provides a useful foundation for comparing this new fuel with other bio-oils and diesel fuels. Algal oil demonstrated lower engine power output and NO_x emissions compared to croton oil, whereas at the same time it showed higher break specific fuel consumption, particulate matter and CO₂ emissions.

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Author(s): Tsaousis P, Wang Y, Roskilly AP, Caldwell GS

Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)

Publication status: Published

Conference Name: 6th International Conference on Applied Energy, ICAE2014

Year of Conference: 2014

Pages: 656-659

Online publication date: 12/01/2015

Date deposited: 13/01/2015

ISSN: 1876-6102

Publisher: Elsevier

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2014.11.936

DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2014.11.936

Series Title: Energy Procedia

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