Mahua Biodiesel: A Future Alternative Fuel

Author(s):

Dr. Jakeer Husain , Farah Institute of Technology Chevella; Dr. Rahena Anjum, Farah Institute of Technology Chevella; Nagalli Raghu, Farah Institute of Technology Chevella; Jai Sagar, Farah Institute of Technology Chevella; Bushra Anjum, Department of Physics Gulbarga university Gulbarga

Keywords:

Biodiesel, Physiochemical properties, Mahua bio-diesel

Abstract:

All natural reserves being depleted fast due to over consumption. Almost 90% of the world’s energy needs are met by the non-renewable sources of energy like coal, oil and natural gas. This is of concern globally as the future generations would definitely be at threat. And this is the ringing alarm bell. The results of performance characteristics of a single cylinder, four stroke, computerized Kirloskar make CI Engine by using mahua (Madhuca indica) oil biodiesel and its 60% blend with diesel fuel have been presented in this paper. Short-term engine performance tests were conducted using diesel, mahua oil biodiesel and its 60% blend.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV3I1150
Published in	:	Volume : 3, Issue : 1
Publication Date	:	01/08/2016
Page(s)	:	396-400

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