The effect of biodiesel fuel obtained from waste frying oil on direct injection diesel engine performance and exhaust emissions

In this study, usage of methyl ester obtained from waste frying oil (WFO) is examined as an experimental material. A reactor was designed and installed for production of methyl ester from this kind of oil. Physical and chemical properties of methyl ester were determined in the laboratory. The methyl...

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Published in:Renewable energy 2008-08, Vol.33 (8), p.1936-1941
Main Authors: Utlu, Zafer, Koçak, Mevlüt Süreyya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Biodiesel
Diesel engine
Diesel fuel
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Engines and turbines
Equipments for energy generation and conversion: thermal, electrical, mechanical energy, etc
Exact sciences and technology
Methyl ester
Waste frying oil
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Summary:In this study, usage of methyl ester obtained from waste frying oil (WFO) is examined as an experimental material. A reactor was designed and installed for production of methyl ester from this kind of oil. Physical and chemical properties of methyl ester were determined in the laboratory. The methyl ester was tested in a diesel engine with turbocharged, four cylinders and direct injection. Gathered results were compared with No. 2 diesel fuel. Engine tests results obtained with the aim of comparison from the measures of torque, power; specific fuel consumptions are nearly the same. In addition, amount of emission such as CO, CO 2, NO x , and smoke darkness of waste frying oils are less than No. 2 diesel fuel.
ISSN:0960-1481
1879-0682
DOI:10.1016/j.renene.2007.10.006