Table 1 Fuel properties comparison of pure diesel, biodiesel with its blends.
FUEL PROPERTIES | UNITS | ASTM STANDARDS | D 100 | Braunii Algae Oil | A1OO | A30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density at (20oC) | kg/m3 | D1298 | 820 | 950 | 920 | 815 |
Kinematic viscosity at 40oC | mm2/s | D445 | 3.12 | 16.45 | 6.91 | 4.62 |
Flash point | oC | D93 | 63 | 150 | 125 | 51 |
Fire point | oC | D93 | 72 | 160 | 133 | 56 |
Calorific value | kJ/kg | D240 | 43,581 | 40,000 | 43,280 | 42,381 |
Cetane Index | – | D4737 | 49 | 50 | 58 | 53 |
