Biodiesel fuel production by transesterification of oils.

http://dspace.nitrkl.ac.in/dspace/bitstream/2080/330/1/pramanik.pdf

Properties and use of jatropha curcas oil and diesel fuel blends in compression ignition engine

Performance and emission study of Mahua oil (madhuca indica oil) ethyl ester in a 4-stroke natural aspirated direct injection diesel engine

Performance and exhaust emission characteristics of a CI engine fueled with Pongamia pinnata methyl ester (PPME) and its blends with diesel

Investigations on the performance and exhaust emissions of a diesel engine using preheated waste frying oil as fuel

The effects of using a 25/75 blend (v/v) of alkali refined sunflower oil and diesel fuel in a direct-injection diesel engine were compared to a baseline test with diesel fuel. There were no significant problems with engine operation during the baseline test. However, problems were experienced while using the blended fuel. The major problems were (a) abnormal buildup on the injection nozzle-tips, (b) injector needle sticking, (c) secondary injection, (d) carbon buildup in the intake ports, (e) carbon deposits on the exhaust valve stems, (f) carbon filling of the compression ring grooves, and (g) abnormal lacquer and varnish buildup on the third piston land. The 25.75 blend cannot be recommended for long-term use in a direct-injection engine.

M. Ziejeski

Papers

Laboratory endurance test of a sunflower oil blend in a diesel engine