Volume 9 | Issue 2 | July 2024

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 Abstract

This research paper presents a detailed numerical investigation of multi-fuel combustion involving diesel, hydrogen, and biofuel in compression ignition (CI) engines using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The study aims to understand the synergetic effects of these fuel blends on combustion characteristics, engine performance, and emissions. By leveraging advanced CFD techniques, this work explores the potential of optimizing multi-fuel blends to achieve cleaner and more efficient combustion in CI engines.

 Keywords

CFD, CI engine, Biofuel, Mixed Fuel,Diesel, Computational Fluid Dynamics.

 Authors and Affiliations

Sheerin Bano
Research scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering,Eklavya University, Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, India
Dr.Shrihar Pandey
Associate Professor & Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering,Eklavya University, Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, India

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