Phenomenological soot modeling with solution mapping optimization of biodiesel-diesel blends in diesel engines

It is widely accepted that the particulate matter emissions of a diesel engine may be substantially reduced when a blend of diesel and biodiesel fuels is used. Here we propose a phenomenological model aimed at evaluating the extent of soot formation and oxidation in a diesel engine fueled with diesel–biodiesel blends and providing a better understanding of these processes. These blends are represented by three hydrocarbon functional groups:...