ANN–RSM Synergistic Optimization for CRDI Engine Performance and Emissions Using Novel Waste-Based Biodiesel–Ethanol–Diesel Ternary Blends
摘要
As fossil fuel reserves are being depleted at a rapid pace and their prices remain volatile, there is a growing impetus to investigate alternative fuels for diesel engines. Since, the diesel engines are widely utilised in many sector such as industrial, transportation, and energy sector. This study evaluates how operational parameters affect CRDI diesel engines using ternary blends of biodiesel (WCO + WPO), ethanol, and diesel at different ratios, considering variations in FIT, EGR, and engine load. A hybrid optimisation model ANN coupled with RSM was employed to predict and optimise output responses. Results demonstrate ANN models accurately predict engine performance/emissions (R-value = 0.92–0.97), with R2 values of 87.31% (BTE), 93.84% (EGT), 86.39% (CO), 95.84% (HC), 94.71% (NOx), and 88.80% (smoke). The BBD based RSM model optimization achieved near-perfect predictability (R2-value = 98.36–99.35%). The RSM optimiser identified optimal values for blend% (19.6%), FIT (25obTDC), EGR (6.5%), and load (23.23%), resulting in improved BTE (15.63%) and reduced EGT (432.9 K), CO (0.2504 vol.%), HC (22.01 ppm), NOx (242.04 ppm), and smoke (9.36%) emissions. This study found that using RSM and ANN models with high precision confidence improves engine performance estimation.
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