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Production of Biodiesel from Vegetable Oils: A Survey.
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Energy Sources Part A: Recovery, Utilization & Environmental Effects . Jul2007, Vol. 29 Issue 10, p895-913. 19p. 3 Diagrams, 12 Charts, 4 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- The purpose of this work is to investigate biodiesel production processes from vegetable oils. Biodiesel fuel can be made from new or used vegetable oils and animal fats, which are non-toxic, biodegradable, renewable resources. The vegetable oil fuels were not acceptable because they were more expensive than petroleum fuels. Biodiesel has become more attractive recently because of its environmental benefits. With recent increases in petroleum prices and uncertainties concerning petroleum availability, there is renewed interest in vegetable oil fuels for diesel engines. Dilution of oils with solvents and microemulsions of vegetable oils lowers the viscosity, and some engine performance problems still exist. The purpose of the transesterification process is to lower the viscosity of the oil. Pyrolysis produces more biogasoline than biodiesel fuel. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *RHEOLOGY
*BIODIESEL fuels
*PYROLYSIS
*FOSSIL fuels
*OIL consumption
*NATURAL gas
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15567036
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Energy Sources Part A: Recovery, Utilization & Environmental Effects
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25390257
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00908310500283359