Fuel properties of the synthesized WCPO methyl ester over the sulfonated mesoporous NiO–ICG catalystb.
| Parameters | WCPO methyl ester | EN 14214 | ASTM D6751 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud point (°C) | −6.0 ± 1.30 | aNS | −3–12 | aNS |
| Pour point (°C) | −9.5 ± 0.20 | aNS | −15–12 | aNS |
| Density at 15 °C (g cm−3) | 0.86 ± 0.01 | 0.86–0.90 | 0.82–0.90 | 0.85 |
| Flash point (°C) | 176 ± 2.00 | 120 min | 130 min | 68 |
| Kinematic viscosity at 40 °C (mm2 s−1) | 4.10 ± 0.10 | 3.5–5.0 | 1.9–6.0 | 2.6 |
| Acid value (mg KOH per g) | 0.30 ± 0.05 | 0.5 max | 0.5 max | 0.35 |
| Water content (mg kg−1) | 0.01 ± 0.01 | 0.05 max | 0.03 max | 0.02 |
Not specified.
Values are mean ± standard deviation of triplicate determinations.