Abstract:As the availability of fossil fuels continues to decrease, the quest for alternative fuels that can be utilised in place of conventional fuels is increasing rapidly. The Prosopis juliflora oil (JFO) is a potential fuel for diesel engines, and the rising availability of the seeds in India, makes it a realistic option for CI engine fuel. In a CI engine, the high viscosity of the oil decreases performance and increase the emission characteristics. Trans-esterification is used to improve the fuel characteristics a… Show more
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