Research Article

Radial-Basis-Function-Network-Based Prediction of Performance and Emission Characteristics in a Bio Diesel Engine Run on WCO Ester

Table 1

Specifications of the engine.

EngineFour stroke, single cylinder, water cooled, and constant speed diesel engine.
Rated power3.2 KW
Speed1500 rpm
Bore87.5 mm
Stroke110 mm
Compression ratio12 to 18 : 1
Crank angle sensorResolution 1°
Engine indicatorFor data scanning and interfacing with Pentium III processor
Swept volume661cc
Temperature indicatorDigital PT-100