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Bio-diesel and the Engine

Bio-diesel and the Engine. North Seattle Community College. Courtney Hayes Allison House Sara Lussy Greg Lyman Michael Rafer. The Claim. “Modern automotive engines cannot handle biodiesel because biodiesel does not put out as much heat as petroleum-based diesel.”. The Response

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Bio-diesel and the Engine

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  1. Bio-diesel and the Engine North Seattle Community College Courtney Hayes Allison House Sara Lussy Greg Lyman Michael Rafer

  2. The Claim “Modern automotive engines cannot handle biodiesel because biodiesel does not put out as much heat as petroleum-based diesel.” The Response “Although biodiesel may not produce as much heat as petroleum based diesel (petrodiesel), it can still be used as an alternative fuel source in modern automotive engines.”

  3. First things first… How diesel engines work Downstroke Upstroke Upstroke Downstroke And now the fuels…

  4. Petroleum-based Diesel • Also called Petrodiesel • Important components of the fuel • Heat of Combustion • Cetane # • Viscosity • Flash point • Gelling point • Horse power • Current price And…

  5. Biodiesel • Also called the methyl esters of veggie oils or animal fats • Important components • Heat of Combustion • Cetane # • Viscosity • Flash point • Gelling point • Horse power • Current price To sum them up…

  6. Petrodiesel vs. Biodiesel

  7. Wrapping up… • Can biodiesel be used as an alternative source of fuel for modern diesel engines? • YES. • Questions…?

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