Abstract
In this study, tea oil methyl ester was obtained from tea seed oil by transesteri-fication method. D100, B100, B50D50 and B20D80 test fuels were obtained by mixing the methyl ester fuel obtained from tea oil with diesel oil at a rate of 50% and 20% volumetrically.Fuel properties were determined by performing the density, kinematic viscosi-ty, cetane number, pH amount, clouding, pouring and freezing point tests, and calorific value, color determination, flash point, cold filter plugging point and copper rod corrosion tests of the test fuels. Considering the test results, it was concluded that the mixtures of B50D50 and B20D80 methyl ester produced from tea oil could be used in diesel en-gines without any modification on the engine and they were alternative fuels to diesel fuel. However, when it is used as B100 fuel, it is not suitable for use on diesel engines in terms of cold flow properties.
Highlights
Many studies have been conducted worldwide to overcome the economic and environmental impacts of fossil fuel consumption and to find the best alternative fuels [1].Fuels that do not cause toxic accumulation and have low emission value compared to petroleum diesel will ensure a balance between environment, agriculture and economic development
D100, B100, B50D50 and B20D80 test fuels were obtained by mixing the methyl ester fuel obtained from tea oil with diesel oil at a rate of 50% and 20% volumetrically
When the density values were examined, it was seen that the density value of tea seed oil was high, the density values of B100 and D100 fuels remained within the standards, and the density values of B50D50 and B20D80 mixture fuels were close to D100 fuel
Summary
Fuels that do not cause toxic accumulation and have low emission value compared to petroleum diesel will ensure a balance between environment, agriculture and economic development. These fuels, which are de-rived from plant-derived oils as an alternative to fossil fuels, are called biodiesel [2]. Biodiesel strengthens the agro-industry, reduces migration from rural areas and can be produced from agricultural products and waste. It has features such as making a positive contribution to ecology by providing diversity in agricultural production and creating a sustainable agricultural structure, providing continuity to the farmer's production, expanding the agriculture of oil crops, supporting the closing of the domestic oil deficit and increasing the soil productivity by extending the crop rotation [4]
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