Research Article

RETRACTED: Environmental Effect of Zinc Oxide Metal Nano Additives in Microalgae Biodiesel in Diesel Engine

Table 2

Engine specification.

Engine typeMake Kirloskar 1 cylinder, 4 stroke water-cooled, diesel (computerized), modified to VCR engine
ModelTV1
Bore diameter87.50 mm
Stroke110.00 mm
Combustion principleCompression ignition
Engine capacity661 cc
Peak pressure77.5 kg/cm2
Power5.2 kW at 1500 rpm
DynamometerEddy current dynamometer cooled by water includes a loading unit
AirboxFabricated by MS including an orifice meter and U-tube manometer
Fuel tankMaximum capacity of 15 liters including metering column
Piezoelectric sensorRange 345 bar, including no noise cable
Encoder1 degree resolution, 5500 RPM speed including TDC pulse
Data acquisition systemNI USB-6210, 250 kb/s, bit-16
Digital voltmeter0-200 mV range mounted on panel
Temperature detectorRTD type, K-type thermocouple, and PT100
Load indicator0-50 kg range, digital type
Load sensorStrain gauge with 0-50 kg range
Direction of rotationClockwise (looking from flywheel end side)
Idle speed range750 rpm to 2000 rpm
Min. running speed1200 rpm
Fuel timing for the engine230 BTDC
Valve clearanceAt inlet 0.18 mm
Valve clearanceAt exhaust 0.20 mm
Bumping clearance0.046 inch to 0.052 inch
BMEP at 1500 rpm6.35 kg/cm2
Lubricating oil pumpGear type
Lub. oil pump6.50 lit/min