The precipitation of biodiesel impurities at low temperature and its effect on fuel filter

Sareewan Suwannamit; Jaratpong Ngammoh; Minoru Funahashi; Mamoru Tasaki; Methira Krissanasaeranee; Suriya Porntangjitlikit; Supap Silapakampeerapap; Arunratt Wuttimongkolchai; Nitiwat Chiampradit

doi:10.4271/2019-01-2188

Biofuels are expanding continuously in global market as one of renewable options to replace fossil fuels. Biodiesel is the most commonly used biofuel that can be blended into conventional diesels in any proportion. However, higher biodiesel blends may cause problems. One of its problems is precipitation formation arise from biodiesel may clog fuel filter at low temperature. This study focuses on fuel and environment factors on biodiesel precipitation and their influence degree on fuel filter clogging. The results indicate that monoglycerides and temperature have strong correlation with precipitate weight. Moreover, quantitative effect of precipitate weight on filter clogging was clarified.

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The precipitation of biodiesel impurities at low temperature and its effect on fuel filter 2019-01-2188

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