Surface tensions of petro-diesel, canola, jatropha and soapnut biodiesel fuels at elevated temperatures and pressures

被引:54
作者
Chhetri, A. B. [1 ]
Watts, K. C. [1 ]
机构
[1] Dalhousie Univ, Fac Engn, Halifax, NS B3J 2X4, Canada
基金
加拿大自然科学与工程研究理事会;
关键词
Biodiesel; Surface tension; Temperature; Pressure; INTERFACIAL-TENSIONS; PREDICTION; VISCOSITIES; EMISSIONS; ESTERS; FLUIDS;
D O I
10.1016/j.fuel.2012.05.006
中图分类号
TE [石油、天然气工业]; TK [能源与动力工程];
学科分类号
0807 ; 0820 ;
摘要
This study presents the experimental results of surface tension measurements of diesel as well as canola, jatropha and soapnut biodiesel fuels. A high pressure pendant drop equipment (PD-E 1700) and drop shape analysis (DSA 100 V1.9) were used to measure the equilibrium surface tension of diesel and biodiesel fuels at elevated temperatures and pressures. Surface tension tests were carried out in a nitrogen environment. The surface tension of diesel and biodiesel fuels showed a linear relationship with temperatures and pressures. A regression model was also developed using the measured data from the tests for each fuel. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:704 / 710
页数:7
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