Optimization of Effective Parmeter of Jatropha Biodiesel Using Taguchi Method and Performance Analysis Using CI Engine
Rahul D. Gorle1, Diwesh B. Meshram2, Pratik L. Naik3, Vivek S. Narnaware4

1Prof. Rahul D. Gorle, Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Engineering, College Wanadongri Nagpur (Maharashtra ), India.
2Prof. Diwesh Meshram, Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Engineering, College Wanadongri Nagpur (Maharashtra ), India.
3Mr. Pratik L.Naik, M.Tech Scholer, Kavikulguru Institute of Technology & Science, Ramtek Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University India.
4Prof. Vivek S. Narnaware, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Engineering, College Wanadongri Nagpur (Maharashtra ), India.
Manuscript received on 12 October 2013 | Revised Manuscript received on 20 October 2013 | Manuscript Published on 30 October 2013 | PP: 46-52 | Volume-3 Issue-5, October 2013 | Retrieval Number: E1245103513/13©BEIESP
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Abstract: Experiments are carried out by biodiesel blends and compared it’s with diesel fuel characteristics. In this study, the optimization of experimental parameters, such as catalyst type, catalyst concentration, molar ratio of alcohol to oil and reaction temperature, on the transesterification for the production of Jatropha methyl ester was performed. Alkali catalyzed method has been used for biodiesel production process by using catalysts such as KOH, NaOH, NaOCH3. The Taguchi method helped to understand the effect of control parameter and to optimize the experimental conditions from a limited number of experiments and contribution of each noise factor calculated by ANOVA. Finally the yield of Jatropha methyl ester could be improved using control parameter which was obtained by Taguchi method. This paper investigated the performance and emission characteristics of various blends of Jatropha biodiesel with diesel on a Single cylinder four stroke diesel engine. The acquired data were analyzed for various parameters such as brake thermal efficiency (BTE), brake mean effective pressure (BMEP), brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC), exhaust gas temperature (EGT).The blends of BJ-10 and BJ-20have superior emission characteristics than other blends and closer to diesel value.
Keywords: ANOVA, Basic Catalyst, Biodiesel, FAME Jatropha Methyl Ester, Taguchi Method, Transesterification, Engine Performance and Emission.

Scope of the Article: Biomechanics