Journal of Fundamentals of Renewable Energy and Applications
Open Access
ISSN: 2090-4541
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2090-4541
+44 1300 500008
R.T.Sarath Babu1, M. Kannan2, P. Lawrence3
Posters-Accepted Abstracts: J Fundam Renewable Energy Appl
Exhaustible fossil fuel reserves and steep rise in fuel price has resulted in a continuous search for possible alternative fuels for
internal combustion engines. The search is very particular to find suitable alternative fuels for compression ignition engine
(diesel engine) as they are widely used in many applications. Biodiesel is one of the best available resources that have come
to the forefront recently. Biodiesel has become more attractive day by day because of its environmental benefits and the fact
that it is made from renewable energy sources. In this paper, a detailed review has been made with respect to different aspects
of biodiesel. These aspects include, biodiesel feedstocks, production methods, properties and qualities of biodiesel, problems
and potential solutions of using vegetable oil, advantages and disadvantages of biodiesel, the economical viability and finally
the future of biodiesel. The various biodiesel production methods like direct blending, microemulsions, transesterification,
thermal cracking were discussed neatly.
Mr. R.T. Sarathbabu has completed his Master Degree in Thermal Engineering from JNTU, Anandapur and currently pursuing his PhD degree in IC engines from Anna
University, Chennai. He has about 8 years of teaching experience and 4 years of industrial experience. He is presently working as Assistant Professor at Rajiv Gandhi College
of Engineering, Sriperumbudur. He has published 4 papers in International journals and conferences. His area of interest includes Heat Transfer, Energy Conservation
Methods & Biofuels and IC engines.