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Implementation of Hydrogen as a Green Fuel in Internal Combustion Engines: A Brief Review

Nazaruddin SinagaMechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Diponegoro University, Jalan Prof. Soedarto, Tembalang, Semarang 50275, Central Java, IndonesiaM. Yoga PratamaMechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Diponegoro University, Jalan Prof. Soedarto, Tembalang, Semarang 50275, Central Java, Indonesia

Vol 8 No 11 (2024): Volume 8, Issue 11, November 2024 | Pages: 138-149

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 14-11-2024

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Abstract

Hydrogen has long been recognized as a revolutionary component in the transition to a post-carbon era. However, there is significant debate regarding the exact nature of this future, with some expressing concerns about insufficient demand, while others overlook the limitations of hydrogen. The recent crisis in fossil fuel supply has been driven by the massive and steadily increasing consumption of non-renewable energy due to human daily activities. The development of alternative energy sources to complement or reduce the reliance on conventional non-renewable energy is further motivated by growing concerns over emissions from internal combustion engines. In this context, hydrogen has emerged as a promising solution for use in internal combustion engines to address these challenges. The primary contribution of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of hydrogen utilization as a fuel in internal combustion engines, specifically examining its application in both spark-ignition (SI) and compression-ignition (CI) engines. The majority of studies indicate that hydrogen-enriched fuels significantly enhance engine performance, particularly in terms of thermal efficiency, fuel consumption, and energy utilization.

Keywords

Hydrogen, Green Fuel, Internal, Combustion Engine, Renewable


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Nazaruddin Sinaga, & M. Yoga Pratama. (2024). Implementation of Hydrogen as a Green Fuel in Internal Combustion Engines: A Brief Review. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 8(11), 138-149. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2024.811014

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