Table 3.
Properties of Jatropha FAME (fatty acid methyl ester or Biodiesel).
| Parameters | Jatropha methyl ester | Algal biodiesel | Oil EN 14214:2003 | DIN 51,606 | V ASTM D6751 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density (g.cm-3) | 0.864−0.880 | 0.864 | 0.86−0.90 | 0.87−0.90 | – |
| Calorific value (MJKg−1) | 38.45−41 | – | – | – | – |
| Flash point (ºC) | 170−192 | 150 | 120 | 110 | 130 |
| Cetane value | 50 – 56.1 | 50 | 51 | 49 | 47 |
| Viscosity (cst) | 4.84−5.65 | 5.2 | 3.5−5.0 | 3.5−5.0 | 1.9−6.0 |
| Iodine number (mg. g−1) | 93−106 | 120 | 120 | 115 | 115 |
| Acid number (mg. g−1) | 0.06−0.5 | 0.50 | Max 0.5 | Max 0.5 | Max 0.5 |