NO_x REDUCTION IN CI (COMPRESSION IGNITION) ENGINE FUELED WITH METHYL ESTER OF ANNONA OIL USING ANTIOXIDANT ADDITIVES

摘要

The aim of the present study is to analyze the effect of antioxidant (L-ascorbic acid)) on engine performance and emissions of a diesel engine fuelled with methyl ester of Annona oil. The antioxidant is mixed in various concentrations (100- 400mg) with methyl ester of rapeseed oil. Result shows that antioxidant additive mixture (AME+LA200) is effective in control of NO_x and HC emission of methyl ester of Annona oil fuelled engine without doing any engine modification.