Sunflower oil methyl ester as diesel fuel

Conference · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · ASAE Publ.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6105079

Hassett, D J; Hasan, R A

Methyl ester formation represents one approach to overcome the problems associated with the relatively high viscosity of sunflower oil when used as a diesel fuel replacement. Sunflower oil methyl ester is being prepared at the University of North Dakota Engieering Experiment Station. Physical and chemical properties of this material at varying levels of refinement and purity will be used to define fuel properties. Engine testing is being carried out to determine if the fouling characteristics of methyl ester are significantly less than those of sunflower oil. 1 figure, 1 table.

• Research Organization: Univ. of North Dakota, Grand Forks
• OSTI ID: 6105079
• Report Number(s): CONF-820860-
• Journal Information: ASAE Publ.; (United States), Conference: International conference on plant and vegetable oils as fuels, Fargo, ND, USA, 2 Aug 1982
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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