Research Article

Optimization of Performance and Emission Characteristics of Diesel Engine with Biodiesel Using Grey-Taguchi Method

Table 3

Specifications of engines and instruments.

Specifications of the engine
 ManufacturerKirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.
 ModelTV 1
 TypeFour stroke, water cooled
 No. of cylinderOne
 Rated power5.2 kW @ 1500 RPM
 Compression ratio11 : 1 to 18 : 1
 Bore87.5 mm
 Stroke110 mm
 Injection timing23° before TDC
 Method of loading Eddy current dynamometer

Specifications of the dynamometer
 ManufacturerSaj Test Plant Pvt. Ltd.
 ModelAG10
 TypeEddy current, water cooled

Specifications of the AVL gas analyzer
 ManufacturerAVL India Pvt. Ltd.
 TypeDiGas 444
 Model5 gas analyzer