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