关键词：生物质能；等离子体；植物油；氢化植物油；石油燃料；发动机
摘 要：This thesis presents the results of an experimental study of the combustion characteristics of algae and camelina derived biofuels as well as the effects of Transient Plasma Ignition in a Compression-Ignition Engine. Testing was conducted for Hydrotreated Renewable Diesel, algae, and benchmarked against F-76 and Diesel No. 2 fuels as well as Hydrotreated Renewable Jet, camelina, benchmarked against JP-5 across a matrix of constant engine speeds and engine loads in a Detroit Diesel 3-53 legacy engine. A heat release rate analysis and a cycle analysis were performed at each matrix point. The algae and camelina fuels averaged 1.4 Crank Angle Degrees earlier ignition, 2 Crank Angle Degrees longer burn duration, 2.25 atmospheres decrease in Peak Pressure, 1.4 Crank Angle Degrees delay in Angle of Peak Pressure, 0.5increase in Indicated Mean Effective Pressure, and 6decrease in Break Specific Fuel Consumption than their petroleum counterpart. A comparison between Diesel No. 2 at idle was performed between Transient Plasma Ignition Assisted Compression-Ignition and conventional Compression-Ignition.