Investigation and improvement on storage stability of pyrolysis oil obtained from Aegle marmelos de-oiled seed cake

ABSTRACT

This study focuses on the effects of commercially available natural and synthetic antioxidants on the fuel stability of Aegle marmelos pyrolysis oil blends. Bio-oil was obtained from Aegle marmelos de-oiled seed cake in a pyrolysis reactor at 600ºC temperature. Characterization of pyrolysis oil blends regarding fuel stability was assessed by FT/IR by analyzing the band regions of C-H bonds. TBHQ dosage with bio-oil/diesel blend (F20D) augments the oxidation stability of 22.33%, and thermal stability of 27.05% when compared with pure pyrolysis oil/diesel blend (F20). The F20D was spectacles the superior fuel stability as compared with other blends.

KEYWORDS:

• Aegle marmelos bio-oil
• natural antioxidant
• synthetic antioxidants
• oxidation stability
• thermal stability

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Baranitharan Paramasivam

Baranitharan Paramasivam is a Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Ramesh K.

Ramesh K. is a Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Sakthivel R.

Sakthivel R. is a Assistant Professor,  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa vidyapeetham, India.