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Determination Of Some Physical Properties Of Jatropha (Jatropha Curcas) Oil, Innovative Research Publications Irp India, Odesanya, K.O, Olasheu, T.I, Adebiyi, K.A, Durowoju, M.O, Jun 2015

Determination Of Some Physical Properties Of Jatropha (Jatropha Curcas) Oil, Innovative Research Publications Irp India, Odesanya, K.O, Olasheu, T.I, Adebiyi, K.A, Durowoju, M.O,

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The energy crisis and shortage of fuel emanating from total dependence on mineral oil with resultant socioeconomic problems demand the need to explore the use of renewable energy as alternative. This study evaluates the physical properties Jatropha (Jatropha curcas) oil as alternative base oil for lubricant in auto engines. A quantity of 32 kg dried base decorticated seeds of Jatropha was locally obtained. Volume of 4 litres of Jatropha oil was extracted from the seeds using existing hydraulic press machine, while its physical properties was determined through laboratory analytical procedure of American Society for Testing and Materials analytical standard 960-52 …


Determination Of Some Physical Properties Of Castor (Ricirus Communis) Oil, Innovative Research Publications Irp India, Odesanya Kazeem, Olasheu Taiwo, Adebiyi Kazeem, Durowoju Mondiu Nov 2014

Determination Of Some Physical Properties Of Castor (Ricirus Communis) Oil, Innovative Research Publications Irp India, Odesanya Kazeem, Olasheu Taiwo, Adebiyi Kazeem, Durowoju Mondiu

Innovative Research Publications IRP India

The energy crisis and shortage of fuel emanating from total dependence on mineral oil with resultant socioeconomic problems demand the need to explore the use of renewable energy as alternative. This study evaluates the physical properties of the castor (Ricirus communis) oil. A quantity of 35 kg dried base decorticated seeds of castor was locally obtained, volume of 5 litres of castor oil was extracted from the seeds using existing hydraulic press machine, while its physical properties was determined through laboratory analytical procedure of American Society for Testing and Materials analytical standard 960-52 (ASTM,D960-52). The properties determined were: viscosity, density, …