2012•International Proceedings of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering (IPCBEE)Requires access
The Potential of Jatropha Curcas for Agriculture and Forest Diesel Engine in Vietnam
Dang Tien Hoa, Bui Hai Trieu, Anh Son Le
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Abstract
The present paper focuses on the experimental investigation of the potential of fresh oil use extracted from Jatropha curcas seed as an alternative for diesel engine operating in the field of agriculture and forest in Vietnam. The blends of varying proportions of jatropha oil and diesel were prepared. The performance of the engine using blends and jatropha oil was evaluated in a single cylinder D15 engine which has four stroke and popular in agriculture and forest. The injection timing was observed and analyzed. Jatropha oil extracted from seed by KK-40 injection molding machines (Germany) and blends with diesel containing up to 100% volume. From the properties and engine test results it has been established that 100% of jatropha oil can be substituted for diesel without any engine modification and preheating of the blends.