Developing An Optimal Bio-Petrol Diesel Blend To Maximize Engine Performance
School Name
The Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Grade Level
11th Grade
Presentation Topic
Biochemistry
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Oral Presentation Award
1st Place
Abstract
Biodiesel fuel is commonly and easily produced from waste vegetable oil (WVO) and can be utilized in most commercially available diesel engines. The objective of this study is to find the optimal blend of biodiesel/petrol-diesel and then use this optimal blend to record data on engine performance under load. In this project, a go-kart or lawn tractor will be converted to use a small diesel engine. Performance tests can then be conducted using the predetermined optimal blend of biodiesel/petrol-diesel. Tests will be conducted using a dynamometer and will include torque, horsepower, and fuel efficiency. The goal is for a biodiesel blend to perform as well if not better than available petroleum diesel fuel.
Recommended Citation
Harper, Dillon, "Developing An Optimal Bio-Petrol Diesel Blend To Maximize Engine Performance" (2015). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 166.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2015/all/166
Start Date
4-11-2015 9:00 AM
End Date
4-11-2015 9:15 AM
Developing An Optimal Bio-Petrol Diesel Blend To Maximize Engine Performance
Biodiesel fuel is commonly and easily produced from waste vegetable oil (WVO) and can be utilized in most commercially available diesel engines. The objective of this study is to find the optimal blend of biodiesel/petrol-diesel and then use this optimal blend to record data on engine performance under load. In this project, a go-kart or lawn tractor will be converted to use a small diesel engine. Performance tests can then be conducted using the predetermined optimal blend of biodiesel/petrol-diesel. Tests will be conducted using a dynamometer and will include torque, horsepower, and fuel efficiency. The goal is for a biodiesel blend to perform as well if not better than available petroleum diesel fuel.
