Browse Publications Technical Papers 2007-01-2033
2007-07-23

The Emerging Market for Biodiesel and the Role of Fuel Additives 2007-01-2033

With growing concern over greenhouse gases there is increasing emphasis on reducing CO2 emissions. Despite engine efficiency improvements plus increased dieselisation of the fleet, increasing vehicle numbers results in increasing CO2 emissions. To reverse this trend the fuel source must be changed to renewable fuels which are CO2 neutral.
A common route towards this goal is to substitute diesel fuel with esterified seed oils, collectively known as Fatty Acid Methyl Esters. However a fundamental change to the fuel chemistry produces new challenges in ensuring compatibility between fuel and engine performance/durability.
This paper discusses the global situation and shows how fuel additives can overcome the challenges presented by the use of biodiesel.

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