Conference proceeding
Investigating the Potential of Nanocellulose as an Additive in Liquid Fuels to Enhance Combustion Behavior
Volume 6: Energy
ASME 2024 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Portland, Oregon, USA, Nov. 17 - 21, 2024
11/17/2024
DOI: 10.1115/IMECE2024-146172
Abstract
Abstract
A useful strategy for enhancing liquid fuels entails the introduction of nanoparticles to modify their properties. This method provides versatility in customizing fuels to suit current combustion systems or adapting them to meet the requirements of diverse types of combustion devices and operating conditions, leading to improved combustion efficiency and lower emissions. Over the years, researchers have investigated a wide variety of nanoparticles as fuel additives and these nanoparticles can be broadly classified into two types: metal-based nanoparticles and carbon-based nanoparticles. Metal-based nanoparticles have proven highly effective in improving the combustion performance of base fuels; however, they come with inherent issues, including environmental pollution, and clogging in combustion systems. Among carbon-based nanoparticles, Nanocellulose is particularly attractive as it is derived from renewable sources such as plants or agricultural waste, making it an environmentally friendly option compared to fossil fuel-based additives Nanocellulose additives can enhance combustion efficiency and reduce carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions due to their high surface area, which promotes heat transfer and more complete combustion. This work provides a detailed investigation into the combustion behavior of liquid fuels enhanced with Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC). Experimentation with single component surrogates has been demonstrated as an effective technique to mimic the burning behavior of complex hydrocarbons. For the investigations in this research article, Dodecane and Methyl Decanoate are the chosen surrogates representing Diesel and Biodiesel, respectively. Around 6.4% percent increase in quasi-steady burning rate is observed in Dodecane enhanced with 0.5 wt% CNC, while 4.85% increase in quasi-steady burning rate has been observed for 1 wt% Nanocellulose infused Methyl Decanoate compared to the quasi-steady burning rates achieved with burning the base fuel counterparts.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Investigating the Potential of Nanocellulose as an Additive in Liquid Fuels to Enhance Combustion Behavior
- Creators
- Rahat Mollick - University of IowaAlbert Ratner - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding
- Publication Details
- Volume 6: Energy
- Conference
- ASME 2024 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Portland, Oregon, USA, Nov. 17 - 21, 2024
- Publisher
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- DOI
- 10.1115/IMECE2024-146172
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 11/17/2024
- Academic Unit
- Mechanical Engineering
- Record Identifier
- 9984775013902771
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