Minimization of Green House Gases Emission and Fossil Fuel Usage Using Cylinder De-Activation Technique in Multi-Cylinder IC Engines

The primary objective of the project is to design a De-activation unit to reduce the fuel consumption of a diesel engine during idle condition. At this condition, large amount of fuel is spent to the cylinder and therefore causes more pollution to the environment. De-activation unit consist of 2/2 cut off solenoid valves, permanent magnetic proximity sensor which is governed and controlled by Arduino micro-controller. This unit is fixed to the inlet of the injector, so as to control the fuel to the cylinder. The sensor probe is fixed in such a position that the permanent magnet contact to it at the neutral. When the sensor detects the neutral position, then the Control transferred to the Arduino micro controller with sufficient time delay the control passes to 2/2 cut off solenoid valve which normally open. When the signal sends to the valve, the valve closes and de activate the cylinder by cutting down the fuel. Thus the fuel is saved; consequently, the emission due to burning of fossil fuel is also reduced.