Optimization of hydrogen induced combustion and thermal characteristics in simarouba methyl ester-diesel blends for enhanced HCCI engine performance

This investigation examines how a Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) engine on combustion, performance, and emissions are influenced by a number of input parameters, including as Diesel/Biodiesel blend ratios, load, Hydrogen-Induced Flow Rate and injection timing (premixed low-temperatur...

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Main Authors: M. Prabhahar, S. Prakash, Haiter Lenin Allasi, Edwin Geo Varuvel, Anand Kumar Ram, Sujeet Kumar
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Published: Elsevier 2025-09-01
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author M. Prabhahar
S. Prakash
Haiter Lenin Allasi
Edwin Geo Varuvel
Anand Kumar Ram
Sujeet Kumar
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Sujeet Kumar
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description This investigation examines how a Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) engine on combustion, performance, and emissions are influenced by a number of input parameters, including as Diesel/Biodiesel blend ratios, load, Hydrogen-Induced Flow Rate and injection timing (premixed low-temperature combustion mode with early direct injection). The results, which were obtained using Response Surface Methodology (RSM), show that the best combinations of these factors significantly enhance combustion efficiency and lower emissions. A 20 % Diesel/Fuel blend, 15 kgf load, 3 lpm HIFR, and 18°BTDC injection timing results in a peak combustion pressure of 61.55 bar, while a 20 % blend, 12 kgf load, 0 lpm HIFR, and 22°BTDC produces the maximum heat release rate (HRR) of 68.33 J/deg. Similar conditions give the highest Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE) of 30.92 %, while 20 % blend, 9 kgf load, 10 lpm HIFR, and 22°BTDC, the lowest Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC) of 0.342 kg/kWh. Additionally, emissions were optimized: CO by 0.112 %, HC by 44 ppm, NOx by 534 ppm and smoke decreased by 17 %. These results highlight how crucial it is to make exact parameter changes in order to maximize engine performance and reduce environmental effect.
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spelling doaj-art-2c0c3e418cb24d4c8f33017813d6fd252025-08-20T03:29:09ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2025-09-017310659810.1016/j.csite.2025.106598Optimization of hydrogen induced combustion and thermal characteristics in simarouba methyl ester-diesel blends for enhanced HCCI engine performanceM. Prabhahar0S. Prakash1Haiter Lenin Allasi2Edwin Geo Varuvel3Anand Kumar Ram4Sujeet Kumar5Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation, Deemed to Be University, Tamil Nadu, India; Corresponding author.Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation, Deemed to Be University, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Wollo University, Kombolcha Institute of Technology, 208 Kombolcha, EthiopiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University, Istanbul, TurkeyAarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation, Deemed to Be University, Tamil Nadu, IndiaAarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation, Deemed to Be University, Tamil Nadu, IndiaThis investigation examines how a Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) engine on combustion, performance, and emissions are influenced by a number of input parameters, including as Diesel/Biodiesel blend ratios, load, Hydrogen-Induced Flow Rate and injection timing (premixed low-temperature combustion mode with early direct injection). The results, which were obtained using Response Surface Methodology (RSM), show that the best combinations of these factors significantly enhance combustion efficiency and lower emissions. A 20 % Diesel/Fuel blend, 15 kgf load, 3 lpm HIFR, and 18°BTDC injection timing results in a peak combustion pressure of 61.55 bar, while a 20 % blend, 12 kgf load, 0 lpm HIFR, and 22°BTDC produces the maximum heat release rate (HRR) of 68.33 J/deg. Similar conditions give the highest Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE) of 30.92 %, while 20 % blend, 9 kgf load, 10 lpm HIFR, and 22°BTDC, the lowest Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC) of 0.342 kg/kWh. Additionally, emissions were optimized: CO by 0.112 %, HC by 44 ppm, NOx by 534 ppm and smoke decreased by 17 %. These results highlight how crucial it is to make exact parameter changes in order to maximize engine performance and reduce environmental effect.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25008585Hydrogen-induced flow rateInjection timingSimarouba methyl esterPerformanceEnvironment
spellingShingle M. Prabhahar
S. Prakash
Haiter Lenin Allasi
Edwin Geo Varuvel
Anand Kumar Ram
Sujeet Kumar
Optimization of hydrogen induced combustion and thermal characteristics in simarouba methyl ester-diesel blends for enhanced HCCI engine performance
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
Hydrogen-induced flow rate
Injection timing
Simarouba methyl ester
Performance
Environment
title Optimization of hydrogen induced combustion and thermal characteristics in simarouba methyl ester-diesel blends for enhanced HCCI engine performance
title_full Optimization of hydrogen induced combustion and thermal characteristics in simarouba methyl ester-diesel blends for enhanced HCCI engine performance
title_fullStr Optimization of hydrogen induced combustion and thermal characteristics in simarouba methyl ester-diesel blends for enhanced HCCI engine performance
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of hydrogen induced combustion and thermal characteristics in simarouba methyl ester-diesel blends for enhanced HCCI engine performance
title_short Optimization of hydrogen induced combustion and thermal characteristics in simarouba methyl ester-diesel blends for enhanced HCCI engine performance
title_sort optimization of hydrogen induced combustion and thermal characteristics in simarouba methyl ester diesel blends for enhanced hcci engine performance
topic Hydrogen-induced flow rate
Injection timing
Simarouba methyl ester
Performance
Environment
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25008585
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