Energy generation and exhaust emissions analysis in a stationary engine using palm biodiesel, palm oil and diesel Online publication date: Mon, 06-Nov-2017
by Roberto Guimarães Pereira; Oscar Edwin Piamba Tulcan; Carlos Eduardo Fellows; Ângelo José Lessa Braz
International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology (IJOGCT), Vol. 16, No. 4, 2017
Abstract: This paper is related with the use of palm oil and palm biodiesel mixed with diesel in different percentages in a stationary engine. It presented the steps for obtaining biodiesel from palm oil and the characterisation of palm oil and palm biodiesel. It also shows the results for performance and emissions of using palm oil and palm biodiesel in a stationary engine. It was concluded that palm oil can be successfully applied in compression ignition engine blending with diesel up to 20% of palm oil. Palm oil can also be converted in biodiesel and used in compression ignition engines neat or blended with diesel in any proportion. The use of neat palm biodiesel is not recommended in cold weather conditions due to its low pour point. The use of palm oil and palm biodiesel in power generation lead to the concepts of sustainability, by the use of a raw material that contributes to CO2 absorption. [Received: September 23, 2015; Accepted: July 24, 2016]
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