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Alternative diesel fuel study on four different types of vegetable oils of Turkish origin

Journal Article · · Energy Sources
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  1. Istanbul Technical Univ., Istanbul (Turkey)
Four different types of vegetable oils of Turkish origin (sunflower, corn, soybean, and olive oil) were blended with grade 2-D diesel fuel at a ratio of 20/80 (v/v). Blends were investigated in a diesel engine with a precombustion chamber at speeds between 1,200 and 2,100 rpm. Vegetable oils, diesel fuel, and fuel blends were characterized according to standard test methods. It was found that for short-term use, the fuel blends have engine characteristics similar to the baseline diesel fuel. Fuel blends also display less smoke emissions than diesel fuel.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
455416
Journal Information:
Energy Sources, Journal Name: Energy Sources Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 19; ISSN 0090-8312; ISSN EGYSAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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