Table 2 Diesel and biodiesels: Properties.
Fuels | Density in (kg m− 3) | Kinematic viscosity in (poise) | Calorific value in (kJ/kg) | Flashpoint in (°C) | Fire point in (°C) | Cetane number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diesel | 825 | 2.870 | 42,000 | 65 | 78 | 49 |
Teak Biodiesel | 787 | 4.410 | 39,128 | 138 | 142 | 51 |
Rudraksha Biodiesel | 820 | 2.86 | 37,826 | 65 | 75 | 51 |