Volume : IV, Issue : IX, September - 2015

BIODIESEL PRODUCTION FROM NEEM (Azadiracta indica) OIL

Sriramajayam, S.

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The objective of the present work is to produce biodiesel from neem oil. The optimal conditions for best yield of biodiesel from neem were observed with molar ratio of 1:7.5, catalyst amount of 0.3M and reaction time of 2 h. The maximum biodiesel conversion efficiency of 97.65% was obtained. The calorific value for biodiesel was 38.11 MJ/kg. The kinematic viscosity of biodiesel from neem oil at 40oC was found to be 5.68 mm2/s. The flash point, cloud point and pour point were 179°C, 14°C and –1°C, respectively. All the biodiesels produced in the present study met the BIS standards.

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SRIRAMAJAYAM, S. Biodiesel Production From Neem (Azadiracta Indica) Oil International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 9 September 2015

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