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Used sunflower oil as an alternative fuel for diesel engines

Journal Article · · Energy Sources
Used sunflower oil was blended with grade No. 2-D diesel fuel at a ratio of 20/80 (v/v). The fuel blend was tested in a diesel engine with a precombustion chamber at speeds between 1,200 and 2,100 rpm. The fuel blend and the diesel fuel were rated according to standard test methods. It was found that for short-term use the fuel blend has characteristics similar to those of the baseline diesel fuel and that it displayed less smoke emission than the diesel fuel.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
514686
Journal Information:
Energy Sources, Journal Name: Energy Sources Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 19; ISSN 0090-8312; ISSN EGYSAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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