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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Main Authors: HARIRAM V., G. MOHAN KUMAR
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor's University 2013-02-01
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