Response surface methodology for the optimization of the production of rubber seed/palm oil biodiesel, IDI diesel engine performance, and emissions

• Main Authors: Khalil, I., Aziz, A.R.A., Yusup, S., Heikal, M., El-Adawy, M.
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer Verlag 2017
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85013055122&doi=10.1007%2fs13399-016-0221-y&partnerID=40&md5=ab3279483b01e2a6547e358c7fcdea8c; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/19586/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Emissions from diesel engines have been considered as major air pollution sources. The blending of feedstocks is motivated by the desire to enhance the properties and reduce the cost of biofuels. In this study, a rubber seed/palm oil mixture at equal blend ratios was used to produce biodiesel. The e...