Effect of air flow resistance due to gasification system components on the dual fuel engine performance

Abstract

India is an agricultural country and has large supply of biomass resource. The agricultural residues are thermo-chemically converted to producer gas. This study looks at how gasification system components affect the efficiency of dual-fuel engines by creating airflow resistance. By transforming biomass into producer gas, which can be utilized in dual-fuel engines in addition to traditional fuels, gasification systems are vital in the production of renewable energy. Engine performance may be negatively impacted by the airflow resistance introduced by gasification system components such as filter, coolers, and scrubbers. The research work is to develop producer gas fueled reciprocating engines. Performance test has to be conducted on four stroke double cylinder CI engine. The gasifier is not fired. Air is sucked through the gasifier and send into the engine. The engine performance is studied by various parameters. Three schemes are used to find the performance of the engine. The scheme one is operation of the engine allowing it to suck air directly from atmosphere through air box. The scheme two is operation of the engine allowing it to suck air from atmosphere simultaneously through the gasification system and through the air box. The scheme three is operation of the engine allowing it to suck air from atmosphere through gasification system only. Based on the findings, it is clear that higher airflow resistance decreases engine efficiency and power production while causing changes in exhaust emissions. Previous research may have concentrated on dual-fuel engine performance without taking into consideration the airflow resistance brought on by gasification components such cooling systems, scrubbers, and filters. The impact of these resistances on engine generator performance characteristics is probably what this study looks at.