Performance Analysis of a Jet Burner Using Waste Oil and Gasoline Mixtures as Alternative Fuels

Abstract

The increasing demand for fossil fuels and the depletion of non-renewable resources have encouraged the search for alternative energy sources. One potential solution is the utilization of waste oil as a substitute fuel. This study aims to analyze the performance of a jet burner operated with various mixtures of waste oil and gasoline. The experimental method was applied using mixture variations of 100% waste oil, 90%:10%, 80%:20%, 70%:30%, and 60%:40% (waste oil: gasoline). Several parameters were measured, including flame temperature, heating value, and combustion rate. The results showed that the 60% waste oil: 40% gasoline mixture produced the highest performance, with a maximum flame temperature of 517 °C, a heating value of 301,000 kJ, and the most efficient combustion rate of 36.732 g/min. The findings indicate that increasing the gasoline proportion improves combustion quality but also increases fuel consumption. Overall, the modified burner achieved better performance compared to using waste oil alone, demonstrating its potential as an alternative and more efficient energy source.