Physical Properties of Normal Grade and Winter Grade Biodiesel
Author Information
Author(s): Sadrolhosseini Amir Reza, Moksin Mohd Maarof, Nang Harrison Lau Lik, Norozi Monir, Yunus W. Mahmood Mat, Zakaria Azmi
Primary Institution: Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Hypothesis
The study investigates the optical and thermal properties of normal grade and winter grade palm oil biodiesel.
Conclusion
Normal grade biodiesel has a faster variation of refractive index compared to winter grade biodiesel, while winter grade biodiesel exhibits higher thermal diffusivity.
Supporting Evidence
- The refractive index of normal grade biodiesel changes more rapidly with wavelength than that of winter grade biodiesel.
- Winter grade biodiesel has a higher thermal diffusivity than normal grade biodiesel.
- The study utilized noninvasive and environmentally friendly methods to characterize biodiesel.
Takeaway
This study looks at how two types of biodiesel behave when heated and how they interact with light. One type works better in cold weather than the other.
Methodology
The study used Surface Plasmon Resonance and Photopyroelectric techniques to evaluate the optical and thermal properties of the biodiesel samples.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website