Optimization and Prediction of Biodiesel Yield from Moringa Seed Oil and Characterization
Table 3.
perties of Moringa methylester
|
| S/N |
Properties |
Moringa methylester |
ASTM D6751 |
EN 14214 |
|
|
| 1 |
Moisture content % |
0.18 |
min 0.05 |
min 0.02 |
|
| 2 |
Specific gravity |
0.87 |
0.85-0.90 |
0.85 |
|
| 3 |
Kinematic viscosity(mm2/s) at 40 0C |
3.23 |
1.9-6.0 |
3.5-5.0 |
|
| 4 |
Acid value(mg KOH/g oil) |
0.28 |
min. 0.80 |
min 0.50 |
|
| 5 |
Cloud point 0C |
4.0 |
-15 to 5 |
-3 to 12 |
|
| 6 |
Flash point 0C |
250 |
min 100 – 170 |
min 120 |
|
| 7 |
Pour point 0C |
4.5 |
-35 to -15 |
-15 to 16 |
|
| 8 |
Cetane number |
57.90 |
min 47 |
min 51 |
|
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