Effects of Ambient Temperature Condition on Biodiesel Properties Derived from Palm Oil

Abstract:

Crude palm oil (CPO) is currently the most preferable feedstock to be converting into biodiesel via transesterification process in this region. Though the commercial projections for biodiesel have grown, there remains some concerns with respect to its resistance to degradation during storage that possibly will compromise the fuel quality. The purpose of this study is to investigate the influences of ambient temperature condition on properties of biodiesel characteristics and emission. The biodiesel samples were stored and monitored in glass container at the temperature 6°C, 25°C and 30°C, and blending of biodiesel was varied from 5vol% (B5) - 45vol% (B45). The changes of density, kinematic viscosity, flash point, water content, acid value, and as well as emission of CO₂ and CO were observed. The result show storage under ambient temperatures properties of CPO biodiesel were found to have higher value compare to the other temperature storage and also have significant effect on the CO emission.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 663)
• Pages: 34-38
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.663.34
• Online since: October 2014
• Authors: Latip Lambosi, Hanis Zakaria, M. Jaat, Bukhari Manshoor, Amir Khalid
• Keywords: Acid Value, Biodiesel Properties, Crude Palm Oil, Density, Flash Point, Storage Temperature, Viscosity, Water Content, Water Emission

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