Research Article
Performance, Emission, Energy, and Exergy Analysis of a C.I. Engine Using Mahua Biodiesel Blends with Diesel
Table 3
Fuel properties of Mahua oil, MOME, and diesel.
| Fuel properties | Mahua oil | MOME | Diesel |
| Calorific value (Mj/Kg) | 38.86 | 37.0 | 45.34 | Specific gravity | 0.904 | 0.880 | 0.842 | Kinematic viscosity at 40°C (cSt) | 37.18 | 4.98 | 2.44 | Flash point (°C) | 238 | 208 | 63.0 | Fire point (°C) | 244 | 240 | 68.0 | Carbon residue (%) | 0.42 | 0.2 | 0.034 |
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