COMBUSTION ANALYSIS OF ALGAL OIL METHYL ESTER IN A DIRECT INJECTION COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE
Algal oil methyl ester was derived from microalgae (Spirulina sp). The microalga was cultivated in BG 11 media composition in a photobioreactor. Upon harvesting, the biomass was filtered and dried. The algal oil was obtained by a two step solvent extraction method using hexane and ether solvent. Cyc...
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Language: | English |
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Taylor's University
2013-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Engineering Science and Technology |
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Online Access: | http://jestec.taylors.edu.my/Vol%208%20Issue%201%20February%2013/Vol_8_1_077-092_HARIRAM.pdf |