Research Article
Eucalyptus-Palm Kernel Oil Blends: A Complete Elimination of Diesel in a 4-Stroke VCR Diesel Engine
Table 4
Test rig specifications.
| Engine | Type: single cylinder, four-stroke diesel, water cooled |
| Rated power | 3.7 kW at 1500 rpm |
| Stroke | 110 mm |
| Bore | 87.5 mm |
| Compression ratio range | 12 to 24 |
| Dynamometer | Type eddy current, water cooled, with loading unit |
| Load indicator | Digital, range 0–50 Kg, supply 230 VAC |
| Load sensor | Load cell, type strain gauge, range 0–50 Kg |
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Piezosensor | Range 5000 psi, with low noise cable |
| Air flow transmitter | Pressure transmitter, range 0–250 mm |
| Software | “EngineSoftLV” Engine performance analysis software |
| Exhaust gas analyzer | Make: Indus Scientific, five-gas analyzer |
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