Investigating Schiziophyton Rautanenii Biodiesel as Fuel for the Diesel Engine

Gandure, Jerekias; Ketlogetswe, Clever; Temu, Abraham K.

Investigating Schiziophyton Rautanenii Biodiesel as Fuel for the Diesel Engine

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Date

2014

Authors

Gandure, Jerekias

Ketlogetswe, Clever

Temu, Abraham K.

Abstract

The search for plant kernel oils for use as potential substrates for production of biodiesel continues to draw global attention. In the current paper, the performance and emission characteristics of biodiesel derived fromschiziophyton rautaneniikernel oil were investigated in a diesel engine. The parameters investigated are brake thermal efficiency, engine torque, brake power, specific fuel consumption, hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen and soot production. The results indicate that Schiziophyton rautanenii biodiesel used in this study was comparable to petroleum diesel in terms of performance and emission characteristics, and is recommended for use in diesel engines.

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Proceedings of the IASTED International ConferencePower and Energy Systems (AfricaPES 2014)September 1 - 3, 2014 Gaborone, Botswana

Keywords

Biodiesel, Alternative fuel, Performance, Emissions

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/3018

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Department of Chemical and Mining Engineeering

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