2012•International Journal of Scientific ResearchOpen access

Mahua Oil Biodiesel Blends as Alternate Fuel in Diesel Engine

G Lakshmikanth, G. Arunkumar G. Arunkumar

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The results of performance characteristics of a four stroke, direct injection compression ignition by using mahua (Madhuca indica) oil biodiesel and its 50% blend with diesel fuel have been presented in this paper. Short-term engine performance tests were conducted using diesel, mahua oil biodiesel and its 50% blend. The engine performance parameters studied brake thermal efficiency, specific fuel consumption and exhaust gas temperature by using diesel and other fuels.

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Key concepts: Biodiesel, Diesel fuel, Diesel engine, Environmental science, Pulp and paper industry, Waste management, Automotive engineering, Engineering