Research Article

INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF NANOPARTICLE ADDITIVES ON THE REFRACTIVE INDEX AND DENSITY OF GASOLINE

Volume: 26 Number: Özel Sayı December 12, 2023
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INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF NANOPARTICLE ADDITIVES ON THE REFRACTIVE INDEX AND DENSITY OF GASOLINE

Abstract

In this study, the use of Al2O3 and TiO2 nano particles with a size of 12 nm and a purity of 99.9% as gasoline fuel additives was investigated. Fuel mixtures were prepared using a 3-level factorial design technique, and density and refractive index values were determined. Al2O3 nano particles, due to their high surface area, increased the density by 0.17% (3.5 ppm) and 1.22% (7 ppm), while TiO2 nano particles increased the density by 0.22% (3.5 ppm) and 1.26% (7 ppm). It was observed that the nano particle with a higher surface area had a less significant effect on density. The refractive index values decreased by 0.11% (3.5 ppm) and 0.14% (7 ppm) for Al2O3 nano particles, and by 0.21% (3.5 ppm) and 0.24% (7 ppm) for TiO2 nano particles. This study highlighted the importance of particle size, purity, and surface area in the selection of nano particles. Based on the evaluations and preliminary tests, nano particle levels above 15 ppm exhibited a tendency for agglomeration in the fuel. It is crucial to limit the total concentration to 15 ppm, especially for nano particles with a high surface area like Al2O3, to achieve homogeneous fuel.

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Supporting Institution

Selçuk Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Koordinatörlüğü

Project Number

21211039

Thanks

Bu çalışma Selçuk Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri koordinatörlüğü tarafından 21211039 nolu proje ile desteklenmiştir.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Mechanical Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 12, 2023

Submission Date

August 9, 2023

Acceptance Date

September 5, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 26 Number: Özel Sayı

APA
Gökmen, M. S., Parlak, M. F., & Aydoğan, H. (2023). INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF NANOPARTICLE ADDITIVES ON THE REFRACTIVE INDEX AND DENSITY OF GASOLINE. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, 26(Özel Sayı), 1140-1146. https://doi.org/10.17780/ksujes.1340166