Optimization of Biodiesel Production from Mustard Oil and Engine Performance Tests

Abstract

In this study mustard oil produced from biodiesel production process are optimized. Parameters such as methanol / oil ratio, the catalyst concentration, reaction time and temperature have been investigated in the optimization process. Mustard oil-diesel fuel consisting of blends at the different proportions has been examined effects on engine performance and exhaust emissions. While proportion of biodiesel rising, power and torque of the internal combustion engine are reduced and specific fuel consumption (SFC) is increased. In addition, biodiesel, diesel fuels and blends of biodiesel-diesel fuels were investigated and their compared to NO x and CO emissions. It is found that biodiesel of mustard oil emissions more less than that of diesel fuel.

Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Cottonseed Oil BiodieselEurodiesel Mixtures on Combustion, Performance and Emissions at Full Load

“…pongamia oil, jatropha oil, etc.) vegetable oils, animal fats, and waste cooking oils are some of the raw materials for producing biodiesel (Karabaş, 2013;Aksoy, 2016;Aysal et al 2014;Berchmans and Hirata 2008;Naik et al 2008;Uyumaz et al 2017;Bayrakceken, 2011;Keskin, 2016).…”