Energy Sources Part A-recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects, Vol.38, No.21, 3214-3220, 2016
Environmental impact of an algal biofuel doped with carbon black
This paper investigated the role of the emission characteristics of a diesel engine when carbon black (CB) blended with Caulerpa peltata algae oil methyl ester (CPOME) is used as a fuel. Biodiesels are produced from Caulerpa peltata algae oil (CPO) by the transesterification process. The biodiesel blends containing 10%, 15%, and 20% CB were denoted as B20, B20CB10, B20CB15, and B20CB20. The CPOME was mixed with CB nanoparticles with the aid of a mechanical stirrer. The fuel properties of all blends were studied and compared according to ASTM standard. Tests were performed at full-load CI engine operation with a constant speed of 1500 rpm. The acquired data were studied for various parameters, such as exhaust emissions of HC, CO, CO2, NOx, and smoke opacity.