Table 1 Properties of lemongrass oil biodiesel.

From: Exploring alternative fuel solutions: lemon grass oil biodiesel blend with dibutyl ether additive for VCR diesel engines - an experimental analysis

Properties

Diesel

Lemongrass oil biodiesel

Density (kg/m3)

832

894

Viscosity (mm2/s)

2.71

3.8

Lower calorific value (MJ/kg)

42.4

37.1

Cetane number

42

50

Flashpoint (°C)

69

68

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