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Performance, durability and low temperature evaluation of sunflower oil as a diesel fuel extender

Conference · · ASAE Publ.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6056252
The paper presents the results of a research project to evaluate performance and durability of direct injection turbocharged diesel engines using sunflower oil and blends thereof. Alcaline refined sunflower oil and three different blends of sunflower oil and diesel fuel were comparatively tested against No. 2 diesel fuel for: physical and chemical characteristics, fuel injection system performance, short term engine performance, propensity to nozzle deposits buildup, limited durability operation and low temperature starting capability. Results are presented for the various phases of the project and correlations between the fuel characteristics and engine accept-ability are discussed. 19 figures, 2 tables.
OSTI ID:
6056252
Report Number(s):
CONF-820860-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: ASAE Publ.; (United States)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English