In the present study, safflower biodiesel (safflower oil methyl ester) was produced through transesterification. Biodiesel fuel obtained from safflower was blended with diesel fuel in ratios of 2% (B2) and 20% (...In the present study, safflower biodiesel (safflower oil methyl ester) was produced through transesterification. Biodiesel fuel obtained from safflower was blended with diesel fuel in ratios of 2% (B2) and 20% (B20). Kinematic viscosity, density, water content, heating value, flash point, clouding point, pour point, ash content, copper strip corrosion and CFPP (cold filter plug point) tests were performed on B2, B20, B100 fuel blends and diesel fuel. A four stroke, single cylinder, water cooled diesel engine with a direct injection fuel system was operated with B2, B20, B100 and diesel fuels at partial load for 100 hours and samples were taken from the engine lubricating oil at certain hours. The wear elements iron, aluminum, lead, copper and chromium contents of the samples taken from the engine lubricating oil were examined.展开更多
文摘In the present study, safflower biodiesel (safflower oil methyl ester) was produced through transesterification. Biodiesel fuel obtained from safflower was blended with diesel fuel in ratios of 2% (B2) and 20% (B20). Kinematic viscosity, density, water content, heating value, flash point, clouding point, pour point, ash content, copper strip corrosion and CFPP (cold filter plug point) tests were performed on B2, B20, B100 fuel blends and diesel fuel. A four stroke, single cylinder, water cooled diesel engine with a direct injection fuel system was operated with B2, B20, B100 and diesel fuels at partial load for 100 hours and samples were taken from the engine lubricating oil at certain hours. The wear elements iron, aluminum, lead, copper and chromium contents of the samples taken from the engine lubricating oil were examined.