Nitromethane Research Paper

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1.8 NITROMETHANE
Nitromethane is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3NO2. It is the simplest organic nitro compound. It is a slightly viscous, highly polar liquid commonly used as a solvent in a variety of industrial applications such as in extractions, as a reaction medium, and as a cleaning solvent. As an intermediate in organic synthesis, it is used widely in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, explosives, fibers, and coatings. Nitromethane is used as a fuel in various motorsports and hobbies, e.g. Top Fuel drag racing and miniature internal combustion engines in radio control, control line and free flight model aircraft.
1.9 PROPERTIES OF DIESEL, ETHANOL AND NITROMETHANE:
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The viscosity of nitromethane is close to diesel. Nitromethane increased combustion efficiency and improve cetane number. Hence the Nitromethane can be used as additive with diesel for C.I. engine.
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1.11 Motivation for the work:
Growing concern regarding energy resources and the environment has increased interest in the study of alternative sources of energy. Increased demand of diesel fuel against supply makes alternative fuels an important current issue for all researchers in the field. Another important factor is “Global Warming” that motivates us to make effort to reduce emission from tailpipe of automotive or stationary engines.
It is seen that nitromethane have high auto-ignition temperature, high oxygen content and very little carbon content, hydrogen content when compared with diesel. Nitromethane also increased combustion efficiency and improve cetane number. This makes nitromethane alternative source of energy.
The aim of this study is to develop nitrogenated based diesel blend in diesel engine. It is an attempt has been made to assess the combustion, performance and emission characteristics of a CI engine fuelled with different Compression ratios. The experimental results are recorded, analyzed and compared with those of diesel operation and

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