Optimizing diesel engine performance and emissions with mahua biodiesel blends using taguchi methodology.

ABSTRACT: This study investigates how adjusting operational parameters influences the performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine operating on a blend of traditional diesel fuel and mahua biodiesel. The biodiesel was obtained using the transesterification method, and fuel blends were formulated with diesel proportions ranging from 80% to 100% and biodiesel content from 0% to 20%. Key engine parameters such as engine load (20 -100%), mahua biodiesel blend (0 -20%), and engine speed (1300 -1450 rpm) were varied systematically during the experiments, while the compression ratio was held constant at 18:1. The aim was to determine the most effective combination of settings to enhance combustion efficiency and reduce harmful exhaust emissions. The findings demonstrated a modest yet meaning

SUBMITTER: Yadav GPK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12412990 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature