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Performance and Emission Analysis of Hydrogen-Enriched Biogas Fuel in A Spark Ignition Engine
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Hydrogen Enriched Biogas
Abstract
The growing concern for environmental sustainability and energy security has propelled interest in alternative fuels. This study investigates the performance and emission characteristics of a spark ignition (SI) engine powered by hydrogen-enriched biogas fuel. The research examines variations in brake thermal efficiency, specific fuel consumption, and exhaust emissions under different load conditions and hydrogen-biogas mixing ratios. Results indicate that hydrogen addition improves thermal efficiency and reduces hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions, although NOx levels tend to increase. The findings suggest that hydrogen-enriched biogas can serve as a cleaner alternative for future SI engine applications.
Keywords
Spark Ignition Engine, Hydrogen-Enriched Biogas, Emission Analysis, Alternative Fuels, Engine Performance
How to cite this paper
@article{1709423,
author = {Uzoechi, Stanley G, Onyegbule Jasper C, Nwachi Chukwu, Ogbonna John-Paul E., Unyime John A.},
title = {Performance and Emission Analysis of Hydrogen-Enriched Biogas Fuel in A Spark Ignition Engine},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {12},
pages = {1840-1844},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709423.pdf},
abstract = {The growing concern for environmental sustainability and energy security has propelled interest in alternative fuels. This study investigates the performance and emission characteristics of a spark ignition (SI) engine powered by hydrogen-enriched biogas fuel. The research examines variations in brake thermal efficiency, specific fuel consumption, and exhaust emissions under different load conditions and hydrogen-biogas mixing ratios. Results indicate that hydrogen addition improves thermal efficiency and reduces hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions, although NOx levels tend to increase. The findings suggest that hydrogen-enriched biogas can serve as a cleaner alternative for future SI engine applications.},
keywords = {Spark Ignition Engine, Hydrogen-Enriched Biogas, Emission Analysis, Alternative Fuels, Engine Performance },
month = {June},
}