Effect of plastic-derived oil on the performance and emission of a diesel engine

Abstract

Plastic-derived diesel oil 100% (P100) was tested with a four-cylinder diesel engine to investigate performance and emission. Then the results were compared with those from commercial diesel. The performance test showed that the P100 decreased torque approximately 10% compared to commercial diesel at 2,400 rpm. However, the engine consumed less fuel when tested with plastic oil, resulting in only 2.0% drop for specific fuel consumption (SFC). Overall, plastic-derived diesel oil is a potential alternative fuel for commercial diesel replacement without any required engine modification and can be used in a variety of agricultural application.