Biodiesel : the use of vegetable oils and their derivatives as alternative diesel fuels. - (:unkn) unknown (Peoria (Illinois) : Department of Agriculture U. S.)
Vegetable oils and their derivatives (specially methyl esters), commonly refered to as "biodiesel", are prominent candidates as alternative diesel fuels. They have advanced from being purely experimental fuels to initial stages of commercialization. They are technically competitive with or offer technical advantages compared to conventional diesel fuel. Besides being a renewable and domestic resource, biodiesel reduces most emissions while engine performance and fuel economy are nearly identical compared to conventional fuels. Several problems, however, remain, which include economics, combustion, some emissions, lube oil contamination, and low-temperature properties. An overview on all aspects of biodiesel is presented.
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Vegetable oils and their derivatives (specially methyl esters), commonly refered to as "biodiesel", are prominent candidates as alternative diesel fuels. They have advanced from being purely experimental fuels to initial stages of commercialization. They are technically competitive with or offer technical advantages compared to conventional diesel fuel. Besides being a renewable and domestic resource, biodiesel reduces most emissions while engine performance and fuel economy are nearly identical compared to conventional fuels. Several problems, however, remain, which include economics, combustion, some emissions, lube oil contamination, and low-temperature properties. An overview on all aspects of biodiesel is presented.
Keywords: Biodiésel; Combustibles vegetales