Electrical properties evaluation of corn oil biodiesel mixed with lubricant as a potential source of energy

Abstract

The main aim of this study is to assess the electrical characteristics pertaining to a biodiesel derived from corn oil and lubricant. The first step in the synthesis of biodiesel from corn oil involves the transesterification process. Subsequently, the biodiesel is combined with a base lubricant (20W-40T) in varying proportions, spanning from 5% to 40% of the overall volume. The measurement and analysis of biodiesel blends necessitate consideration of crucial electrical parameters, including breakdown voltage, resistivity, permittivity and electrical conductivity. The decrease in breakdown voltage, permittivity, and electrical conductivity that ensues from an increase in diameter may be attributed to the corresponding increase in diameter. Nevertheless, a positive association exists between the greater quantity of base lubricant and an elevation in resistivity. Despite the positive correlation between resistivity and diameter, this phenomenon persists. The potential cause for the enhancement of the electrical properties might be attributed to the dispersion of the fundamental lubricant.