Analysis of the emissions of volatile organic compounds from the compression ignition engine fueled by diesel–biodiesel blend and diesel oil using gas chromatography

S.L. Ferreira, A.M. dos Santos, G.R. de Souza and W.L. Polito

Energy, 2008, vol. 33, issue 12, 1801-1806

Abstract: This paper describes the procedures of the analysis of pollutant gases, as volatile organic compounds (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, o-xylene, m-xylene and p-xylene) emitted by engines, using high-resolution gas chromatography (HRGC). In a broad sense, CI engine burning diesel was compared with B10 and a drastic reduction was observed in the emissions of the aromatic compounds by using B10. Especially for benzene, the reduction of concentrations occurs on the level of about 19.5%. Although a concentration value below 1μgml−1 has been obtained, this reduction is extremely significant since benzene is a carcinogenic compound.

Keywords: Pollutant emissions; Fuels; Gas chromatography (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2008.08.002

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