Overview effect of biodiesel storage on properties and characteristics

• Main Authors: Zakaria, Hanis, Khalid, Amir, Sies, Mohamad Farid, Mustaffa, Norrizal
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Trans Tech Publications 2014
• Subjects: TP315-360 Fuel
• Online Access: http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4056/1/AJ%202017%20%28103%29%20Overview%20effect%20of%20biodiesel%20storage%20on%20properties%20and%20characteristics.pdf; http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4056/; http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.465-466.260

Abstract. Biofuels based on vegetable oils offer the advantage being a sustainable and environmen-tally attractive alternative to conventional petroleum based fuel. The key issue in using vegetable oil-based fuels is oxidation stability, stoichiometric point, bio-fuel composition, antioxidants on the degradation and much oxygen with comparing to diesel gas oil. This provides a critical review of current understanding of main factor in storage method which affecting the biodiesel properties and characteristics. In the quest for fulfill the industry specifications standard; the fuel should be stored in a clean, dry and dark environment. Water and sediment contamination are basically housekeep-ing issues for biodiesel. Degradation by oxidation yields products that may compromise fuel proper-ties, impair fuel quality and engine performance. The effect of storage method on the fuel properties and burning process in biodiesel fuel combustion will strongly affects the exhaust emissions.