Production of methyl and ethyl biodiesel fuel from pequi oil (Caryocar brasiliensis Camb.)
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UNIVERSIDADE DE SÃO PAULO |
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06/11/2013
06/11/2013
2012
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We studied the physical and chemical characteristics of methyl and ethyl esters (biodiesel) produced by transesterification of pequi oil (Caryocar brasiliensis Camb.) in the presence of potassium hydroxide. The oil extracted from pequi seed comprises 60% of the fruit content. Such characteristics as density, acidity, viscosity, and carbon residue of the biodiesel meet ANP (Brazilian National Petroleum Agency) standards. Our tests demonstrated the feasibility of utilizing pequi oil for biodiesel production. |
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CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY OF FUELS AND OILS, NEW YORK, v. 48, n. 2, pp. 83-89, MAY, 2012 0009-3092 http://www.producao.usp.br/handle/BDPI/42440 10.1007/s10553-012-0342-3 |
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eng |
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SPRINGER NEW YORK |
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CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY OF FUELS AND OILS |
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closedAccess Copyright SPRINGER |
Palavras-Chave | #PEQUI #CARYOCAR BRASILIENSIS CAMB. #BIODIESEL #BIOFUEL #VEGETABLE-OILS #TRANSESTERIFICATION #ESTERS #ENERGY & FUELS #ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL #ENGINEERING, PETROLEUM |
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