Jatropha Oil Analysis

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TO SAVE THE DIESEL FUEL AND ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION BY USING JATROPHA OIL

Mohd Zaheen Khan
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar
New Delhi- 110025 (India)
E-mail: zhnkhan4@gmail.com
Tel: 8802198381(M)

Abstract
The aim of present study is to analyze the performance and emission characteristics of C.I. engine using a suitable bio diesel as a fuel. The bio diesel selected to conduct this experimental investigation is Jatropha biodiesel. The performance of single cylinder water-cooled diesel engine and methyl-ester of Jatropha oil as the fuel is evaluated for its performance and exhaust emissions. The fuel properties of biodiesel such as kinematic viscosity, calorific value, …show more content…

This constitutes 33.5% by oil, 26.8% by coal and 20.8% by gas. The renewable energy sources like hydropower, solar power, wind power, geothermal power and biofuels contributed to about 13% of the world’s energy supply and nuclear power contributed to 5.8%. The facts show that oil is the most popular energy fuel. Since their exploration, the petroleum fuels continued as a major conventional energy source. On the other hand, they are limited in reserves and highly concentrated in certain parts of the globe. Those countries not having these resources are facing energy / foreign exchange crisis due to heavy import bill on crude petroleum. Increased extraction and consumption of fossil fuels have led to a fast depletion in the underground-based petroleum derived fuels. These factors have contributed to a sharp increase in petroleum prices. Also, the petroleum fuels are currently the dominant global source of CO2 emissions, Green house gases & global warming. Their combustion is posing a stronger threat to clean environment. The global warming emissions are the most serious environmental problem. Therefore many nations have signed the UN agreement to prevent a dangerous imbalance in the climate …show more content…

The oil content of jatropha seed ranges from 30 to 35 % by weight. The fatty acid composition of jatropha oil [8] consists of myristic, palmitic, stearic, arachidic, oleic and linoleic acids. After extraction of oil from seed the detoxification of the seed cake is necessary so that the seed cake can be used as cattle feed. Economic development in India has led to huge increases in energy demand, which in-turn has encouraged development of the Jatropha cultivation and Biodiesel production system.

1.2 Biodiesel Processing From Vegetable

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