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Analysis of quasi-steady combustion of Jatropha bio-diesel
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In this paper, a quasi-steady gas-phase combustion of Jatropha bio-diesel in a mixed convective air environment is studied both experimentally and numerically.About:
This article is published in International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer.The article was published on 2008-11-01. It has received 17 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Combustion & Diesel fuel.read more
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A review of biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas L. oil
TL;DR: In this paper, an attempt has been made to review the different approaches and techniques used to generate biodiesel from Jatropha curcas oil and the main factors affecting the biodiesel yield, for example the molar ratio of alcohol to oil, catalyst concentration, reaction temperature and reaction time are discussed.
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Evaluation of jatropha oil to produce poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) by Cupriavidus necator H16
TL;DR: For the first time, this study proved that jatropha oil is a feasible and excellent carbon source for P(3HB) biosynthesis by C. necator H16 with potential for large-scale production.
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Sustainability issues for promotion of Jatropha biodiesel in Indian scenario: A review
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors identify important sustainability issues related to promotion of Jatropha biodiesel in India and regroup them into four major categories: technological, environmental, economic and social.
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Applications of biotechnology and biochemical engineering for the improvement of Jatropha and Biodiesel: A review
TL;DR: Details are given of various biotechnological and biochemical engineering efforts related to Jatropha and Biodiesel that were carried out to improve the oil extraction process from seeds, enhance the quality and quantity of Biod diesel and analyze the engine performance.
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Trigeneration running with raw jatropha oil
TL;DR: In this article, the performance and efficiency of a trigeneration system with pure diesel and with raw jatropha oil were investigated using the ECLIPSE software, which is based on a diesel engine generating set.
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Combustion of fat and vegetable oil derived fuels in diesel engines
TL;DR: In this paper, the status of fat and oil derived diesel fuels with respect to fuel properties, engine performance, and emissions is reviewed, and it is concluded that the price of the feedstock fat or oil is the major factor determining biodiesel price.
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Optimisation of biodiesel production by sunflower oil transesterification
TL;DR: In this work, sunflower methyl esters were characterised to test their properties as fuels in diesel engines, such as viscosity, flash point, cold filter plugging point and acid value, and showed that biodiesel obtained under the optimum conditions is an excellent substitute for fossil fuels.
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Biodiesel Development and Characterization for Use as a Fuel in Compression Ignition Engines
Avinash Kumar Agarwal,L.M. Das +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, a series of engine tests provided adequate and relevant information that the biodiesel can be used as an alternative, environment friendly fuel in existing diesel engines without substantial hardware modification.
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Biodiesel as alternative fuel: Experimental analysis and energetic evaluations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the first results of an investigation carried out by the authors on the potentialities of biodiesel as an alternative fuel based on strategic considerations and field experiences in boilers and diesel engines.
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Combustion characteristics of a turbocharged di compression ignition engine fueled with petroleum diesel fuels and biodiesel
TL;DR: The experimental results compared with No. 2 diesel fuel showed that biodiesel provided significant reductions in PM, CO, and unburned HC, but the NO(x) increased by 11.2%.
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