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CFD SIMULATION OF A SINGLE CYLINDER RESEARCH ENGINE WORKING WITH BIODIESEL
ABSTRACT
The main objective of the paper is to present the results of the CFD
imulation of a DI single cylinder engine using diesel, biodiesel, or different
ixture proportions of diesel and biodiesel and compare the results to a test
ed measurement in the same functioning point.
he engine used for verifying the results of the simulation is a single
ylinder research engine from AVL with an open ECU, so that the injection
imings and quantities can be controlled and analyzed.
n Romania, until the year 2020 all the fuel stations are obliged to
ave mixtures of at least 10% biodiesel in diesel [14]. The main advantages
sing mixtures of biofuels in diesel are: the fact that biodiesel is not harmful
o the environment; in order to use biodiesel in your engine no modifications
re required; the price of biodiesel is smaller than diesel and also if we
ompare biodiesel production to the classic petroleum based diesel
roduction, it is more energy efficient; biodiesel assures more lubrication to
he engine so the life of the engine is increased; biodiesel is a sustainable
uel; using biodiesel helps maintain the environment and it keeps the people
ore healthy [1-3].
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PAPER SUBMITTED: 2011-10-04
PAPER REVISED: 2011-12-14
PAPER ACCEPTED: 2012-01-07