scholarly journals Optimization of Cold Flow Properties of Biodiesel by Addition of Cold Flow Improver

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wong Yuin Yin ◽  
Saharudin Haron
Keyword(s):  
Mole Fraction ◽  
Flow Property ◽  
Flow Properties ◽  
Pure Ethanol ◽  
Cold Flow ◽  
Cold Flow Properties ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Simulation Error ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Cold Flow Property

Despite the renewable and sustainable characteristics, biodiesel is poor in cold flow property (CFP) which causes a significant drawback that have limited its application. Thickening or crystallization of biodiesel in low temperature can readily result in the clogging of fuel pipes and fuel filters. The purpose of this study is to determine the optimum properties of blended biodiesel that gives the most accurate simulation results of blended biodiesel’s CFP. TmoleX18 and COSMOthermX were used to identify the viscosities and densities of pure palm oil biodiesel and pure ethanol under different temperatures. The densities, viscosities and pour points of ethanol blended biodiesel was then calculated by using Grunberg-Nissan and, Riazi and Daubert equations. The simulation results were obtained under different compositions of ethanol added from 0 to 0.2 mole fraction at temperature range of 30 °C to -5 °C. The optimum combination of viscosities and densities of blended biodiesel for the blended cold flow properties was at 10 °C and 30 °C respectively.  The simulation error at 0.1 mole fraction of ethanol was 0.92 %.

Enhancing Cold Flow Property of Biodiesel Derived from Cottonseed Oil

2013 ◽  
Vol 781-784 ◽  
pp. 2373-2377
Author(s):  
Xiao Ling Chen ◽  
Xiu Chen ◽  
Ling Ling Cai ◽  
Yong Bin Lai ◽  
Ya Li Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Fatty Acid Methyl Esters ◽  
Methyl Esters ◽  
Flow Property ◽  
Cottonseed Oil ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Flow Properties ◽  
Cold Flow ◽  
Cold Flow Properties ◽  
Acid Methyl

The chemical compositions of cottonseed oil biodiesel (CSME) are analyzed by using the gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (GC-MS). The cold flow properties of CSME is studied by cold filer plugging point (CFPP) tester and crystallization mechanism of biodiesel, three approaches for enhancing cold flow properties of CSME are put forward: crystallization fractionation; blending with winter petrodiesel; and treating with cold flow improver (CFI) additives. A significant correlation model is proposed for predicting CFPP by CSME blending ratio. The study shows that the CSME is mainly composed of saturated fatty acid methyl esters (SFSMEs): C14:0~C24:0 and unsaturated fatty acid methyl esters (UFAMEs): C16:1~C22:1, C18:2 and C18:3. The mass fraction of SFAME and UFAME is 32.12 and 66.19%, respectively. The CFPP of CSME is 6 °C. Crystallization fractionation and blending with-10PD decrease the CFPP of CSME to-1 °C and-12 °C, respectively. Adding Flow Fit, Flow Fit K and T818 additives 1.5 v% decreases the CFPP of CME and CME/-10PD to 0 and-26 °C, respectively. This study has effectively enhanced cold flow properties of CSME and provides technical support for using CSME.

scholarly journals Effect of Pour Point Depressants Combined with Dispersants on the Cold Flow Properties of Biodiesel‐Diesel Blends

2021 ◽  
Vol 98 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-172
Author(s):  
Baoting Su ◽  
Lulu Wang ◽  
Yuan Xue ◽  
Jincan Yan ◽  
Zhenbiao Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pour Point ◽  
Flow Properties ◽  
Cold Flow ◽  
Cold Flow Properties ◽  
Pour Point Depressants

Winterization of peanut biodiesel to improve the cold flow properties

2010 ◽  
Vol 101 (19) ◽  
pp. 7375-7381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ángel Pérez ◽  
Abraham Casas ◽  
Carmen María Fernández ◽  
María Jesús Ramos ◽  
Lourdes Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Flow Properties ◽  
Cold Flow ◽  
Cold Flow Properties

Formate Esters Containing Biodiesel - Diesel Mixed Fuels

2021 ◽  
Vol 903 ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
Valdis Kampars ◽  
Anastasija Naumova
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Diesel Fuel ◽  
Fatty Acid Methyl Esters ◽  
Methyl Formate ◽  
Methyl Esters ◽  
Carbon Residue ◽  
Flow Properties ◽  
Cold Flow ◽  
Cold Flow Properties ◽  
Acid Methyl

The blends of varying proportions of biodiesel (FAME) containing formate esters of glycerol and 93.0 wt.% fatty acid methyl esters, obtained in an interesterification reaction with methyl formate without further purification, and winter diesel fuel, were prepared, analyzed and compared with winter diesel fuel. The obtained results showed that blends comprising up to 20 vol.% of FAME fulfill the requirements of the standard LVS EN 590 concerning such characteristics as cold flow properties, viscosity, density, and carbon residue. The increase of FAME content worsens the cold flow properties; however, the mixed fuel with 20 vol.% or lower FAME content, according to the cloud point and cold filter plugging point values, remains in the same severe climate "Class 0" group as winter fuel. The carbon residue of mixed fuels raises with increasing FAME content, but stay low and do not exceed the limits of standard for mixtures with FAME percentage up to 20 vol.%. The comparison of mixed fuels containing 20 vol.% of FAME and the same amount of neat biodiesel (99.6 wt.% of fatty acid methyl esters) shows that the difference is negligible. The obtained results have indicated a good potential of FAME obtained in the interesterification reaction with methyl formate without further purification as a diesel fuel additive for up to 20 vol.%.

Effect of methacrylate-methacrylamide copolymers with various polar pendants on the cold flow properties of diesel fuels

Fuel ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 315 ◽  
pp. 123112
Author(s):  
Yuan Xue ◽  
Taishun Yang ◽  
Hualin Lin ◽  
Shiyou Zheng ◽  
Sheng Han
Keyword(s):  
Flow Properties ◽  
Cold Flow ◽  
Diesel Fuels ◽  
Cold Flow Properties

Cold Flow Properties Of Automotive Diesel Fuels And Diesel Fuel Systems

1988 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hajime Ise ◽  
Hiroshi Hirano ◽  
Nobuyoshi Nozaki ◽  
Haruo Takizawa ◽  
Mitsuo Tamanouchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Fuel ◽  
Flow Properties ◽  
Cold Flow ◽  
Diesel Fuels ◽  
Cold Flow Properties
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