Performance and exhaust emissions of a diesel engine fuelled with Croton megalocarpus (musine) methyl ester

The performance of a 4 stroke 3 cylinder direct injection naturally aspirated, Perkins D3.142 engine was measured in order to determine the suitability of a biofuel produced from the seeds of Croton megalocarpus for engine use. The raw oil from the seeds was subjected to a transesterfication process...

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Main Authors: Agnew, B (Author), Aliyu, B (Author), Atan, R (Author), Masheiti, S (Author), Shitanda, D (Author), Walker, S (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Series:APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
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