Tallow esters as an alternative diesel fuel
Journal Article
·
· Trans. ASAE; (United States)
OSTI ID:5839567
Tallow, converted into esters, has potential to substitute for up to 12% of New Zealand's diesel fuel demand. Fuel property tests showed similarities to diesel with the exception of the higher liquification temperature of tallow esters. Short term engine performance evaluations of methyl, ethyl and butyl esters gave comparable results to diesel but at higher fuel consumptions. Blends with diesel gave intermediary results. Tallow esters can be produced at a cost comparable to, if not cheaper than, diesel fuel ex-refinery. At this stage it appears feasible that a diesel/tallow ester blend will become commercially available as a fuel in the foreseeable future.
- Research Organization:
- Massey Univ., New Zealand
- OSTI ID:
- 5839567
- Journal Information:
- Trans. ASAE; (United States), Journal Name: Trans. ASAE; (United States) Vol. 28:3; ISSN TAAEA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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