Evaluation of Cottonseed Oils as Diesel Fuel
820317
02/01/1982
- Event
- Content
- Experimental fuels made up of cottonseed oil, transesterified cottonseed oil (methyl ester) and No. 2 diesel fuel have been compared to a baseline No. 2 diesel fuel in a turbo-charged, open chamber diesel engine. All fuel blends were analyzed and their properties compared to those of typical No. 2 diesel fuels. Test results include data on performance, gaseous emissions and limited (200-hour) cyclic durability. Crankcase oil samples were withdrawn at regular intervals during durability tests and analyzed for indications of fuel-lubricant compatibility. The paper presents the data obtained and discusses effects of fuel properties and engine operating conditions on the short and long-term response of existing diesels.
- Pages
- 20
- Citation
- Fort, E., Blumberg, P., Staph, H., and Staudt, J., "Evaluation of Cottonseed Oils as Diesel Fuel," SAE Technical Paper 820317, 1982, https://doi.org/10.4271/820317.