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Optimization of VCR Diesel Engine Input Parameters Fueled with Maize Biodiesel Blends Using Taguchi Method

Authors
G. Praveen Kumar Yadav1, *, G. Shaikshavali1, R. Meenakshi Reddy1, G. Venkatesh1, G. S. Guru Dattatreya1, M. Murali Mohan1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, G Pulla Reddy Engineering College, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India
*Corresponding author. Email: gandikotapraveenkumar@gmail.com
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G. Praveen Kumar Yadav
Available Online 17 March 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-662-8_49How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Taguchi method; ANOVA; Maize biodiesel; compression ratio; engine speed
Abstract

This study utilizes the Taguchi approach to optimize diesel engine characteristics, such as the compression ratio (CR), engine speed (ES), and the maize biodiesel combination ratio (MB), for better performance. Among the studied parameters, there are five levels of CR, ES, and MB. The output parameters include emissions of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxide (NOx), brake thermal efficiency (BTE), and brake-specific fuel consumption (BSFC). Using an L25 orthogonal array provided an efficient experimental setup to examine how these features affect engine performance. The study applies the Taguchi technique to identify the optimal set of input parameters to enhance engine efficiency and reduce emissions. An ANOVA test was conducted on the performance variables to assess the influence of each intake parameter and to quantify its percentage contribution. The results revealed that MB had the most significant effect on BSFC, ES had the most important effect on NOX and CO emissions, and CR had the most significant effect on HC emissions and BTE.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainable Development (ICAMMSD 2024)
Series
Advances in Engineering Research
Publication Date
17 March 2025
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978-94-6463-662-8
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2352-5401
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-662-8_49How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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