Finding An Optimal Bio-Petrol Diesel Blend
School Name
Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Biochemistry
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
Bio-diesel is produced using waste vegetable oil (WVO) to create a fuel that can be used in a diesel engine. This study’s objective is to find the optimal blend of bio-diesel and use this optimal blend to record data on engine performance under load. In this project tests will be performed to determine horsepower, torque, emissions, and the fuel efficiency of various blends of fuel. These tests will be done using a dynamometer to allow for real world load testing. A HATZ 1B20 engine will be used to determine fuel efficiency in the beginning phases. The performance of the blended biodiesel will hopefully be equal with standard petroleum diesel, if not better.
Recommended Citation
Harper, Dillon, "Finding An Optimal Bio-Petrol Diesel Blend" (2016). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 140.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2016/all/140
Location
Owens 204
Start Date
4-16-2016 8:30 AM
Finding An Optimal Bio-Petrol Diesel Blend
Owens 204
Bio-diesel is produced using waste vegetable oil (WVO) to create a fuel that can be used in a diesel engine. This study’s objective is to find the optimal blend of bio-diesel and use this optimal blend to record data on engine performance under load. In this project tests will be performed to determine horsepower, torque, emissions, and the fuel efficiency of various blends of fuel. These tests will be done using a dynamometer to allow for real world load testing. A HATZ 1B20 engine will be used to determine fuel efficiency in the beginning phases. The performance of the blended biodiesel will hopefully be equal with standard petroleum diesel, if not better.
