Spontaneous ignition of biodiesel: A potential fire risk

The spontaneous ignition of biodiesel was for the first time suspected to be the cause of a recent fire in Japan. We herein present experimental evidence implying this potential risk of biodiesel. Thus, three independent biodiesel samples were subjected to a series of experiments, including a thermo...

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Main Authors: Shibata Yasuhito, Koseki Hiroshi, Shimizu Okiyasu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: VINCA Institute of Nuclear Sciences 2008-01-01
Series:Thermal Science
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-9836/2008/0354-98360802149S.pdf