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Effects of degumming on biodiesel properties of some non-conventional seedoils

Adekunle, Abolanle Saheed; Oyekunle, John Adekunle Oyedele - In: Energy Reports 2 (2016), pp. 188-193

This study examined the effect of degumming process on physicochemical and biodiesel properties of six non-conventional oils in Nigeria extracted from the seeds and flesh of Terminalia catappa (seed), Irvingia gabonesis (seed), Glycine max (seed), Persea americana(flesh), Tithonia diversifolia...

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Effects of degumming on biodiesel properties of some non-conventional seedoils

Adekunle, Abolanle Saheed; Oyekunle, John Adekunle Oyedele - In: Energy reports 2 (2016), pp. 188-193

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011863676

Artificial neural networks used for the prediction of the cetane number of biodiesel

Ramadhas, A.S.; Jayaraj, S.; Muraleedharan, C.; … - In: Renewable Energy 31 (2006) 15, pp. 2524-2533

Cetane number (CN) is one of the most significant properties to specify the ignition quality of any fuel for internal combustion engines. The CN of biodiesel varies widely in the range of 48–67 depending upon various parameters including the oil processing technology and climatic conditions...

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Combustion and performance characteristics of CI (compression ignition) engine running with biodiesel

Tesfa, B.; Mishra, R.; Zhang, C.; Gu, F.; Ball, A.D. - In: Energy 51 (2013) C, pp. 101-115

Biodiesel is one of the alternative fuels which is renewable and environmentally friendly and can be used in diesel engines with little or no modifications. In the present study, experimental investigations were carried out on the effects of biodiesel types, biodiesel fraction and physical...

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Biodiesel production process optimization and characterization to assess the suitability of the product for varied environmental conditions

Eevera, T.; Rajendran, K.; Saradha, S. - In: Renewable Energy 34 (2009) 3, pp. 762-765

In this study, both edible (coconut oil, palm oil, groundnut oil, and rice bran oil) and non-edible oils (pongamia, neem and cotton seed oil) were used to optimize the biodiesel production process variables like catalyst concentration, amount of methanol required for reaction, reaction time and...

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Influence of fuel properties and composition on NOx emissions from biodiesel powered diesel engines: A review

Varatharajan, K.; Cheralathan, M. - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16 (2012) 6, pp. 3702-3710

regulated and unregulated exhaust emissions. However, most researchers have observed a significant increase in NOx emissions … believe that the fuel properties have been shown to effect the emissions of NOx. The present work reviews the effect of fuel … properties and composition on NOx emissions from biodiesel fuelled engines. The paper is organised in three sections. The first …

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Potential of five plants growing on unproductive agricultural lands as biodiesel resources

Ruan, Cheng-Jiang; Xing, Wei-He; Teixeira da Silva, Jaime A. - In: Renewable Energy 41 (2012) C, pp. 191-199

Fossil fuels are being heavily depleted due to increasing anthropogenic activities worldwide, and burning them contributes to global climate warming and air pollution. Vegetable oils are one of the main feedstocks for biodiesel: they are non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Rising global...

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A comparison of performance of higher alcohols/diesel fuel blends in a diesel engine

Campos-Fernández, Javier; Arnal, Juan M.; Gómez, Jose; … - In: Applied Energy 95 (2012) C, pp. 267-275

The use of alcohols provides an attractive alternative fuel for internal combustion engines. Moreover, alcohol can be produced by biorefineries, thus reducing the consumption of fossil resources. Heretofore, research related to the use of alcohols as alternative fuels for internal combustion...

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A study on the performance and emission of a diesel engine fueled with Karanja biodiesel and its blends

Chauhan, Bhupendra Singh; Kumar, Naveen; Cho, Haeng Muk; … - In: Energy 56 (2013) C, pp. 1-7

renewable fuels. Main objective of the present study is to compare the performance, emissions and combustion characteristics of …. BTE was about 3–5% lower with Karanja biodiesel and its blends with respect to diesel. Also, emissions parameters such as … were also measured. UBHC, CO, CO2 and smoke were lower with Karanja biodiesel fuel. However, NOx emissions of Karanja …

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A study on the performance and emission of a diesel engine fueled with Jatropha biodiesel oil and its blends

Chauhan, Bhupendra Singh; Kumar, Naveen; Cho, Haeng Muk - In: Energy 37 (2012) 1, pp. 616-622

found to be higher. However, HC, CO and CO2 and smoke were found to be lower with Jatropha biodiesel fuel. NOx emissions on … decentralized energy production is concerned. In view of comparable engine performance and reduction in most of the engine emissions …

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