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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Characterization of Biodiesel from Vegetable Oil Using Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography
Vincenzo La RoccaFerdinando CorriereGiorgia Perisubject
chemistry.chemical_classificationBiodieselChromatographyChemistryfood and beveragesFatty acidGeneral MedicineCombustioncomplex mixturesVegetable oilBiofuelTwo-dimensional gaslipids (amino acids peptides and proteins)Heat of combustionGas chromatographydescription
Biodiesel from vegetable oils has been analyzed and its suitability for internal combustion engines has been assessed. The Standard biofuel’s characteristics have been investigated. Gas chromatography (GC) tests were carried out to characterize the fatty acid behavior. It was found that the mass percentage of saturated fatty acids did not change substantially with time, while unsaturated fatty acids increased with time for both B100 and B30. An increase in density for B100 and B30 with time was noted. Biodiesel density was within the standardization. The calorific values of biodiesel and its blend increased with time. Higher heating value for B100 increased from 41 to 43 MJ/kg while B30 increased from 44 to 45 MJ/kg.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-01 | Applied Mechanics and Materials |