Predicted fuel characteristics of prunus avium seed oil as a candidate for biodiesel production

Abstract

Energy is an indispensable requirement for both developed and developing societies today. However, most of the energy needs are met by fossil fuels, these resources are not renewable. Many countries are evaluating alternative sources to meet energy demand and to sustain development. In this study, oil was obtained by using Prunus avium kernels, also known as Turkish Cherry cultivated from Pozantı which is on the Taurus Mountains. Oil characterization was performed by gas chromatography (GC) and free fatty acids were determined. Oleic acid (C18:1) and Linoleic acid (C18:2) determined as 38.938 and 40.963 respectively. The free fatty acids were then evaluated using the Biodiesel Analyzer v1.2 program. The predicted results were the total percentage of monosaturated fatty acids (MUFA) 39.408, total percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) 41.042, Allylic Position Equivalents (APE) 121.146, Bisallylic position equivalents (BAPE) 41.220 respectively. On the other hand, Long Chain Saturated Factor (LCSF) is calculated as 3.624. Higher Heating Value (HHV) was calculated as 37.65Mj/kg, Cloud Point (CP) 0.099, Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP) -5.091° C, Density (d) 0.838 (g/cm 3 ), Cetane Number (CN) 50.1, Iodine Value (IV) 109.878, Kinematic Viscosity 3.543, Flash Point (FP) 160.56, Saponification Value (SV) 191.354, and Oxidation Stability (OS) 5.468, respectively. As a result of this study, it was concluded that Prunus Avium kernel oil is a promising biodiesel candidate.

Luffa Aegyptiaca'nın Potansiyel Biodizel Üretimi İçin Olası Bir Hammadde Olarak Tahmini Yakıt Özellikleri

“…The main fatty acids in Luffa Aegyptiaca seed oil are 43.85% Linoleic acid, 33.00% Oleic acid, 13.79% Palmitic acid and 7.90% Stearic acid by weight, respectively. Due to their large percentage values, linoleic and oleic acids are the principal fatty acids that have an impact on the characteristics of Luffa Aegyptiaca biodiesel [16]. The chromatography spectrum is shown in Figure 7.…”

“…The oil was characterized using gas chromatography (GC), and the free fatty acids were computed. The anticipated outcomes demonstrated that Prunus avium seed oil is an effective substitute for biodiesel [16].…”

“…Where the x denotes for mass fraction, and the mass fractions for palmitic acid x p , stearic acid x s , oleic acid x o , linoleic acid x LI , linolenic acid x LN , erucic acid x E [16].…”

Fatty Acid Profile of Pometia pinnata J.R.Forst. & G.Forst Seeds Oil as a Potentially Biodiesel Raw Material

“…The important of knowing fatty acid composition of the feedstock used to produce biodiesel because it was have a significant effect on the quality of the biodiesel product. Biodiesel was typically produced from triglycerides (fats and oils), [11], the composition of these triglycerides, specifically the types of fatty acids they contain, can impact various properties of the biodiesel, including its cetane number, cold flow properties, oxidative stability, and overall performance. The prevoius study of fatty acid component of Pometia pinnata were not found until the present moment, this study then aimed to analyzing the fatty acid of Pometia pinnata with the purpose to make it use as a biodiesel raw material to produce biodiesel.…”