Transesterified Olax scandens oil as a bio-additive: Production and engine performance studies

Abstract The present research evaluates the efficiency of transesterified Olax scandens oil for bio-additive to petroleum diesel. The extracted Olax oil was degummed and esterified to reduce the acid value for the transesterification reaction's suitability. The transesterification process was critically assessed by considering the effect of methanol concentration, reaction time, temperature and alkali concentration on FAME's (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) yield. The fuel properties have been determined and engine performance tests have been executed for probable usage as bioadditive. The transesterified Olax oil blends showcased better engine performance studies flashed better runtime with load (more than 120% relative performance), lubricating and emission efficiency with lowered CO, CO2, and NOx over the intact petrodiesel.