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Creating Standards Compliant Biodiesel Production Capability Using Waste Peanut Oil At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Jintana Nina Phanthanousy
Creating Standards Compliant Biodiesel Production Capability Using Waste Peanut Oil At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Jintana Nina Phanthanousy
Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses
During the past year, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has been in the process of making a viable biodiesel using waste peanut oil from a Chick-Fil-A fast food restaurant on campus. Past research and biodiesel production from the previous two years on campus was taken into consideration and a catalyst change was proposed. Sample test batches were conducted to create a viable biodiesel and a consistent recipe. The biodiesel was tested for quality and also sent in for ASTM Standards testing. Biodiesel that passed quality testing would be permitted to be used as a B100 in campus facilities and university projects. It …
An Experimental Investigation Into The Effects Of Biodiesel Blends On Particulate Matter Oxidation In A Catalyzed Particulate Filter During Active Regeneration, James Pidgeon
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports - Open
Active regeneration experiments were carried out on a production 2007 Cummins 8.9L ISL engine and associated DOC and CPF aftertreatment system. The effects of SME biodiesel blends were investigated in this study in order to determine the PM oxidation kinetics associated with active regeneration, and to determine the effect of biodiesel on them. The experimental data from this study will also be used to calibrate the MTU-1D CPF model. Accurately predicting the PM mass retained in the CPF and the oxidation characteristics will provide the basis for computation in the ECU that will minimize the fuel penalty associated with active …