Research Article

A Comprehensive Study on the Effect of Dimethyl Carbonate Oxygenate and EGR on Emission Reduction, Combustion Analysis, and Performance Enhancement of a CRDI Diesel Engine Using a Blend of Diesel and Prosopis juliflora Biodiesel

Table 1

Physical properties of blending stocks.

PropertiesASTM standardDieselPJOBDiesel + 5 ml DMCB20B20 + 5 ml DMC

Kinematic viscosity (at 40°C) (cst)D 4452.424.642.632.912.70
Density (at 15°C) (kg/m3)D 4052813885828839831
LHV (MJ/kg)D 24042.539.1342.2341.9542.17
CCID 47374741.7649.455.3153.65
Flash point (°C)D 925811859.47469