Thermal Evaluation of Diesel/Hydrogen Peroxide Fuel Blend

• Main Authors: Yusof, Z.A.M., Ahmed, I., Khan, M.S., Hussain, S.A., Hussain, A., Mutalib, I.B.A., Balkhair, K.S., Albeirutty, M.H.
• Format: Article
• Published: Wiley-VCH Verlag 2015
• Online Access: http://scholars.utp.edu.my/id/eprint/26050/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84947997815&doi=10.1002%2fceat.201400039&partnerID=40&md5=0e907debdad42535413a9502435de6a5

Thermal properties of fossil fuel are the key fundamental characteristics, which can distinguish any compound as a potential fuel. The performance of diesel fuel blend along with stability and solubility parameter designs are evaluated. The results from the experimental study indicate that the increase in hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) amount enhances the cetane number of diesel fuel blend significantly. However, the calorific value decreases as compared to pure diesel fuel. All values performed well according to the ASTM D-975 diesel testing method. The thermodynamics of the prepared fuel blends also revealed that substantial solubility and diesel/H2O2 blend stability are provided even at lower temperatures. Such blends can be used as a feasible replacement of pure diesel fuel. © 2015 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.