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Universal Journal of Chemistry(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 1(4), pp. 135 - 141
DOI: 10.13189/ujc.2013.010402
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Cold Flow Properties and Kinematic Viscosity of Biodiesel
Nwadike Isioma , Yahaya Muhammad , O鈥橠onnell Sylvester , Demshemino Innocent , Okoro Linus *
Department of Petroleum Chemistry and Engineering, School of Arts and Sciences, American University of Nigeria, Lamido Zubairu Way, Yola By-Pass, P.M.B. 2250 Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Biodiesel is a substitute diesel fuel produced from vegetable oils or animal fats by trans-esterification in the presence of a catalyst. Due to its environmental friendliness, its use is becoming necessary in all regions, however, there are problems associated with its fluidity in cold temperatures. This paper examines the cold flow properties as well as the kinematic viscosity of produced biodiesels. The review shows that both properties are affected by the length of the carbon chain and degree of saturation. However, these can be improved by blending either with petro-diesel or less saturated FAME, as well as the use of some additives.
KEYWORDS
Kinematic Viscosity, Biodiesel Specification, Fatty Acid Methyl Ester, Cold Flow
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Nwadike Isioma , Yahaya Muhammad , O鈥橠onnell Sylvester , Demshemino Innocent , Okoro Linus , "Cold Flow Properties and Kinematic Viscosity of Biodiesel," Universal Journal of Chemistry(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 135 - 141, 2013. DOI: 10.13189/ujc.2013.010402.
(b). APA Format:
Nwadike Isioma , Yahaya Muhammad , O鈥橠onnell Sylvester , Demshemino Innocent , Okoro Linus (2013). Cold Flow Properties and Kinematic Viscosity of Biodiesel. Universal Journal of Chemistry(CEASE PUBLICATION), 1(4), 135 - 141. DOI: 10.13189/ujc.2013.010402.