Table 3 Biodiesel properties
From: Production and statistical optimization of biodiesel from kitchen chimney dump lard
Properties | KCDL Biodiesel | Standard test method used |
|---|---|---|
Density (40°C, g/cm3) | 0.9 | ASTM D 5002 |
Viscosity (mm2/s, cSt at 40°C) | 8.7 | ASTM D 445 |
Cloud point (°C) | 8 | ASTM D 2500 |
Pour point (°C) | 11 | ASTM D 97 |
Gross calorific value (MJ/kg) | 36.5 | Adiabatic Bomb Calorimeter |
Net calorific value (MJ/kg) | 34.40 | Equation for calculation of NCV [36] |
Flash point (°C) | 123 | ASTM D 93 |
Ash content (Wt %) | 0.05 | ASTM D 874 |