Production Of Biodiesel From Second Generation Non-Edible Amoora Rohituka Feedstock : Its Applicability In CRDI VCR Diesel Engine

Abstract

Due to limited availability of crude oil, many countries across the world are moving towards alternative fuels derived from renewable sources and bio-fuels produced usingfats derived from vegetables, plants, land and aquatic animals.  In addition to supplying energy for transportation system, these fuels also help in reducing the pollution. In order to reduce the demand and dependency of crude oil, bio-fuels are the best alternative for petroleum. The main aim of this paper is to provide researchers, chemical engineers, pollution policy makers and lastly automobile industry considerable information related to the AmooraRohitukaseed based bio-fuel. Towards this end, the paper discusses fuel removing techniques and bio-fuel production methods. Also, the performance and exhaust characteristics of Amoora Rohituka Methyl Esters (ARME) blends with diesel in VCR CRDI engine for different loads are discussed towards the end. Akin to the findings of many researchers, this article too finds that the bio-fuel emits lesser pollutants as compared to fossil fuel and that Amoora Rohituka bio-fuels are the best alternate fuel blends for C I engine to overcome dependency on fossil fuels as well as to overcome environmental issues.