Physio-Chemical Analysis of Linum Usitatissimum Biodiesel for its Suitability in Compression Ignition Engine
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Demand in energy and energy crisis made way towards the development of biodiesel implementation. Since various biodiesel are made from renewable resources and has positive environmental effects, bio-diesel has recently gained in popularity as a replacement for diesel fuel in CI engines. Considering these scenarios, this research article describes the extraction of bio-oil from the processed seeds of linum usitatissimum and its conversion into biodiesel through two stage transesterification process. Linum usitatissimum is a plant which has seeds which are rich in oil content which was extracted through soxhlet extraction process and converted to bio-diesel. Compositions of linum usitatissimum fatty acid profiles employing Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry is reported in the work. Further, fourier transform infra-red analysis and Physio-chemical characterization was carried out to confirm the usage of linum usitatissimum as a biodiesel in place of commercial diesel. The objective of this research is to view the properties and characterization analysis to verify whether this linum usitatissimum biodiesel can be utilized as an alternate fuel in our conventional diesel engines. The effects of using linum usitatissimum oil biodiesel in CI engines are the subject of this study. In conclusion, conventional diesel in India can be replaced with linum usitatissimum oil biodiesel which may also give reasonable impact on vehicle fuel efficiency and performance based on the properties of the fuel.
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