Performance and Emission Characteristics of Compression Ignition Engine Running on a Blend of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid and Biodiesel Produced from Orange Peel

This study evaluates the performance and emission characteristics of an orange peel biodiesel blended with cashew nut shell liquid. It investigates efficacy liquid in reducing nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions resulting from combustion biodiesel, while optimizing its performance. The was prepared via transesterification. obtained by reacting oil produced through Soxhlet extraction methanol presence NaOH. ratio 70%:30% (B70). Experimental results demonstrate that blending causes a slight decrease NOX emission. B70 generates 150 ppm NOX, B100 diesel produce 159 193 ppm, respectively. hydrocarbon 8% lower than 22.3% diesel. As regards CO CO2 emission, performs better parameters were computed at brake powers 2.5 kW, 5.0 7.5 10 kW. In comparison to B100, has higher thermal efficiency all loads. specific fuel consumption (BSFC) is diesel, but less kW At BSFC Conclusively, gives optimal Hence, good additive.