Effects of Palm Oil Biodiesel Blends on the Emissions of Oil Burner

Abstract:

Biodiesel is one of the alternative fuels used in oil burner. In order to determine the quality of this biodiesel produced at UTHM Biodiesel Pilot Plant, it is tested in crucible furnace system. This study is focused on the effects of biodiesel on emissions from an oil burner. It uses 5 % (B5), 10 % (B10) and 15 % (B15) biodiesel blended with diesel. 100 % diesel is used as a comparison. Emissions from the combustion of diesel burner were measured using gas analyzer and smoke detector. Measured parameters were carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbon (HC), carbon dioxide (CO₂) and opacity. Results show a significant improvement up to 87 % of harmful emissions showed by blended fuel compared to 100 % diesel. The overall results indicate the potential of palm oil biodiesel blend in reducing harmful emissions from the burner system.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 315)
• Pages: 956-959
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.315.956
• Online since: April 2013
• Authors: Shahrin Hisham Amirnordin, Nurudeen Ihsanulhadi, Ahmad Jais Alimin, Amir Khalid
• Keywords: Bio-Diesel, Diesel, Emission, Oil Burner

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