Fuel characteristics of biodiesel from waste vegetables oil using alkaline based catalysts

Nabil Fikri , Ahmad (2013) Fuel characteristics of biodiesel from waste vegetables oil using alkaline based catalysts. Project Report. UTeM, Melaka. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Central dependency on fossil fuel has finally shown its deterioration towards global warming and pollution. Depletion of fossil fuel and violent swing of price for petroleum products further accelerates the need to find for alternative fuel. Biofuel produces clean and environmental friendly emission which fits perfectly for sustainable development. Biodiesel among the group of biofuels holds enormous potential as the next generation fuel due to its wide variation of sources from animal fats to vegetable oils. Biodiesel could also be made from non-edible sources like Jatropha as well waste vegetable oil (WVO). Transesterification process selected for biodiesel production due to several advantages it holds. The fuel properties of neat biodiesel (B100) as well as blend biodiesel (B10 and B20) were determined in this research. The properties selected were due to its importance towards engine performance. All the testing was done under the specification and testing method of ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials) standards for biodiesel and blend of petroleum diesel. Results showed that biodiesel blend up to B20 was proved to meet the ASTM standard to be used for standard diesel engine.

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