422676

Investigation of SI Engine Performance Optimization and Emission Reduction Using Gasoline, CNG, and HHO Blends

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Last updated: 27 Apr 2025

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Mechanical power engineering

Abstract

This research addresses the environmental challenges posed by engine emissions, specifically carbon dioxide (CO₂), a primary contributor to global warming. The study investigates the performance characteristics of internal combustion (SI) engines fueled by gasoline, compressed natural gas (CNG), and oxy-hydrogen gas (HHO) blends. Experiments are conducted using a Honda 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled SI engine. A fixed flow rate of HHO at 8 L/min is maintained while varying CNG concentrations from 0.5 to 2.5 L/min in 0.5 L/min increments. The setup includes an electrical loading board with ten 0.5 kW bulbs, managed by an 8 KVA variac to control the load. Engine performance metrics assessed include brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC), brake thermal efficiency (BTE), exhaust emission factor, and exhaust gas temperature (EGT). At the optimal blend ratio of 0.5 L/min CNG, the weighted average brake thermal efficiency reached 22.47%, marking a 26.45% improvement compared to the 17.77% efficiency of gasoline alone. By integrating CNG and HHO, this work aligns with sustainability goals, as these cleaner fuels reduce carbon emissions, enhance fuel efficiency, and minimize the environmental impact. The optimized fuel blends demonstrate a strategic approach to achieving greater engine efficiency while supporting global efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainable energy solutions

DOI

10.21608/pesj.2025.370412.1025

Keywords

SI Engine, Gasoline/Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)/Oxy-Hydrogen Gas (HHO) blends, Engine Performance Optimization

Authors

First Name

Medhat

Last Name

Elkelawy

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Mechanical engineering department, Faculty of Engineering, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt Department of Mechanical Power Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt

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medhatelkelawy@f-eng.tanta.edu.eg

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0000-0002-4191-9772

First Name

M.M.

Last Name

Bassuoni

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Affiliation

Department of Mechanical Power Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt

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mahgoub.m@gmail.com

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First Name

Hagar

Last Name

Bastawissi

MiddleName

Alm-Eldin

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Department of Mechanical Power Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt

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hagaralmeldin@f-eng.tanta.edu.eg

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First Name

Saied

Last Name

Haiba

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I.

Affiliation

Mechanical Power Engineering Departments, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt – email: saied.haiba@f-eng.tanta.edu.eg

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saied.haiba@f-eng.tanta.edu.eg

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3010-3208-0002-0000

Volume

2

Article Issue

1

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54245

Issue Date

2025-06-01

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2025-03-22

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2025-06-01

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157

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168

Online ISSN

3009-6197

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3,163

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Pharos Engineering Science Journal

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https://pesj.journals.ekb.eg/

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Investigation of SI Engine Performance Optimization and Emission Reduction Using Gasoline, CNG, and HHO Blends

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27 Apr 2025