Table 5.
Quality of biodiesel derived from algal biomass.
Biodiesel parameters | Value | EN 14214 | ASTM D6751 |
---|---|---|---|
SV (mg KOH/g) | 199.3 | ||
IV (g I2/100 g fat) | 176.3 | ≤ 120 | |
CN | 36.5 | ≥ 51 | ≥ 47 |
DU | 131.3 | ||
CFPP (°C) | –6.6 | 5≤/≤–20 | |
Oxidation stability (h) | 5.4 | ≥ 6 | ≥ 3 |
Kinematic viscosity (g/cm3) | 3.4 | 3.5 – 5.0 | 1.9 – 6.0 |
Density (mm2/s) | 0.89 | 0.86 – 0.90 | 0.82 – 0.90 |
C18:3 (wt%) | 40.27 | ≤ 12 |