Research Article

Performance and Emission Analysis of a CI Engine in Dual Mode with LPG and Karanja Oil Methyl Ester

Table 2

Measurement range and accuracy of AVL 444 gas analyzer.

Measured qualityMeasuring rangeResolutionAccuracy

CO0–10% vol.0.01% vol.<0.6% vol: ±0.03% vol.
≥0.6% vol: ±5% of ind value
0–20% vol.0.1% vol.<10% vol: ±0.5% vol.
≥10% vol: ±5% vol.
HC0–20000 ppm vol≤2000 : 1 ppm vol.
>2000 : 10 ppm vol.
<200 ppm vol: ±10 ppm vol.
≥200 ppm vol: ±5% of ind. val.
O20–22% vol.0.01% vol.<2% vol: ±0.1% vol.
≥2% vol: ±5% vol.
NO0–5000 ppm vol.1 ppm vol.<500 ppm vol: ±50 ppm vol.
≥500 ppm vol: ±10% of ind. val.
Engine speed400–6000 min−11 min−1±1% of ind. val.
Oil temperature−30–125°C1°C±4°C
Lambda0–9.9990.001Calculation of CO, , HC, O2