TY - JOUR
TI - Biodiesel Feasibility Study: An Evaluation of Material Compatibility; Performance, Emission and Engine Durability
AU - Fazal, M
T2 - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
AB - Biodiesel, derived from the transesterification of vegetable oils or animal fats, is composed of saturated and unsaturated long-chain fatty acid alkyl esters. In spite of having some application problems, recently it is being considered as one of the most promising alternative fuels in internal combustion engine. From scientific literatures, this paper has collected and analyzed the data on both advantages and disadvantages of biodiesel over conventional diesel. Since the aim of this study is to evaluate the biodiesel feasibility in automobiles, the first section is dedicated to materials compatibility in biodiesel as compared to that in diesel. The highest consensus is related to enhanced corrosion of automotive parts due to its compositional differences. In the subsequent sections, data on performance, emission and engine durability have been analyzed and compared. In this case, the highest consensus is found in reducing emissions as well as in increasing moving parts sticking, injector coking and filter plugging. This paper has also summarized the factors of biodiesel in contributing these technical performances.
DA - 2011/01//
PY - 2011
PB - Elsevier
SP - 10
UR - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1364032110003448
DO - 10.1016/j.rser.2010.10.004
LA - English
KW - Wastes and Byproducts
KW - Agriculture: Food and Oil Crops
KW - Biodiesel (FAME)
KW - Chemical Upgrading
KW - Engine Testing and Performance
KW - Fuel Properties and Characteristics
KW - Blending and Fuel Mixtures
KW - Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) and Air Emissions
ER -