Diesel engine durability when fueled with castor oil biodiesel blend (B5)

• Grant number: 07/05005-0
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: November 01, 2007
• End date: October 31, 2009
• Field of knowledge: Agronomical Sciences - Agricultural Engineering - Rural Energization
• Principal Investigator: Ila Maria Corrêa
• Grantee: Ila Maria Corrêa
• Host Institution: Instituto Agronômico (IAC). Agência Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios (APTA). Secretaria de Agricultura e Abastecimento (São Paulo - Estado). Campinas , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation is to study the long-term (1000 hours) use of a blend a castor oil biodiesel blend (B5) as diesel fuel. Dynamometer bench tests will be done to determine the effect of the blend on engine performance, internal change and lubricating oil. (AU)