Table 2. Properties of Nanoemulsion Fuel (Diesel–Biodiesel–Water) Produced by 3D-Printed Rotor–Stator Hydrodynamic Cavitation.
| property | diesel (B7) | biodiesel (B100) | nanoemulsion fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| density at 15 °C (kg/m3) | 830 | 865 | 870 |
| viscosity at 40 °C (cSt) | 3.37 | 5.76 | 5.4 |
| copper corrosion | No. 1 | No. 1 | No. 1a |
| LHV (kJ/kg) | 43,683 | 37,346 | 38,049 |
| HHV (kJ/kg) | 46,311 | 40,060 | 40,802 |
| cetane number | 50 min | 65.4 | |
| mean droplet size (nm) | 257.6 | ||
| price (USD/kg) | 1.18a | 1.79b | 1.95 |