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The current study assesses, through a thermodynamic analysis, how well six alternative fuels, namely methanol, ethanol, LPG, biodiesel and hydrogen perform compared to LNG fuel in an HCCI engine. In addition to traditional energetic analysis, the second law of thermodynamics, through the concept of exergy, is used to provide detailed information on the thermodynamic processes during an engine cycle. In particular, the sources and magnitudes of the energy wasted in the system are evaluated and methods to reduce them can be afforded. Results indicate that the engine thermodynamic performances with the type of fuel used. The highest engine performance values are obtained using biodiesel as fuel, followed, in order, by ethanol, LPG, methanol, LNG and hydrogen. Furthermore, it is observed that the use of hydrogen in HCCI engine leads to increased exhaust gas temperature which. Thus, its overall performance can be effectively enhanced by using heat recovery techniques.
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Djermouni, M., Ouadha, A. (2021). Hydrogen Versus Alternative Fuels in an HCCI Engine: A Thermodynamic Study. In: Khellaf, A. (eds) Advances in Renewable Hydrogen and Other Sustainable Energy Carriers. Springer Proceedings in Energy. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6595-3_28
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