Rapid determination of diesel/biodiesel blend ratio using refractive index, density, and kinematic viscosity measurements

Biodiesel is considered as one of the most sustainable alternative form of bioenergy to overcome and compensate the detrimental effect of fossil fuel. Blending of biodiesel into diesel fuel at specific fractions has been mandated in various countries. In this regard, the present study is intended to...

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Main Authors: Siti Norhafiza, Mohd Khazaai, Bhuyar, P., Mohd Hasbi, Ab. Rahim, Muhammad Hasnol Fazirin, Mohd Alwi, Yiting, Sih, Maniam, Gaanty Pragas
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Published: Springer 2021
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Online Access:https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/33271/
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author Siti Norhafiza, Mohd Khazaai
Bhuyar, P.
Mohd Hasbi, Ab. Rahim
Muhammad Hasnol Fazirin, Mohd Alwi
Yiting, Sih
Maniam, Gaanty Pragas
author_facet Siti Norhafiza, Mohd Khazaai
Bhuyar, P.
Mohd Hasbi, Ab. Rahim
Muhammad Hasnol Fazirin, Mohd Alwi
Yiting, Sih
Maniam, Gaanty Pragas
author_sort Siti Norhafiza, Mohd Khazaai
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description Biodiesel is considered as one of the most sustainable alternative form of bioenergy to overcome and compensate the detrimental effect of fossil fuel. Blending of biodiesel into diesel fuel at specific fractions has been mandated in various countries. In this regard, the present study is intended to observe an appropriate proportion of blending of palm, olive, and soybean-based biodiesel based on respective refractive index, density, and kinematic viscosity analysis. Among the tested parameters for the blend fraction of B7 to B100, refractive index and density exhibited many accurate results with % error < 0.65% for all blends. Good linearity is observed for all three tested parameters with R2 values between 0.892 and 0.985, hence validating them as indicators for the determination with strong relationship within variables. Rapid determination of blend ratio in diesel–biodiesel blends in a shorter possible time benefits the related industries and monetary gain in countering any false claim on the % blend.
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spelling ump-332712025-10-17T01:32:09Z https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/33271/ Rapid determination of diesel/biodiesel blend ratio using refractive index, density, and kinematic viscosity measurements Siti Norhafiza, Mohd Khazaai Bhuyar, P. Mohd Hasbi, Ab. Rahim Muhammad Hasnol Fazirin, Mohd Alwi Yiting, Sih Maniam, Gaanty Pragas Q Science (General) QC Physics T Technology (General) Biodiesel is considered as one of the most sustainable alternative form of bioenergy to overcome and compensate the detrimental effect of fossil fuel. Blending of biodiesel into diesel fuel at specific fractions has been mandated in various countries. In this regard, the present study is intended to observe an appropriate proportion of blending of palm, olive, and soybean-based biodiesel based on respective refractive index, density, and kinematic viscosity analysis. Among the tested parameters for the blend fraction of B7 to B100, refractive index and density exhibited many accurate results with % error < 0.65% for all blends. Good linearity is observed for all three tested parameters with R2 values between 0.892 and 0.985, hence validating them as indicators for the determination with strong relationship within variables. Rapid determination of blend ratio in diesel–biodiesel blends in a shorter possible time benefits the related industries and monetary gain in countering any false claim on the % blend. Springer 2021 Article PeerReviewed pdf en https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/33271/1/Rapid%20determination%20of%20diesel-biodiesel%20blend%20ratio.pdf Siti Norhafiza, Mohd Khazaai and Bhuyar, P. and Mohd Hasbi, Ab. Rahim and Muhammad Hasnol Fazirin, Mohd Alwi and Yiting, Sih and Maniam, Gaanty Pragas (2021) Rapid determination of diesel/biodiesel blend ratio using refractive index, density, and kinematic viscosity measurements. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 13 (12). pp. 10781 -10787. ISSN 2190-6823. (Published) https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01921-z https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01921-z https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01921-z
spellingShingle Q Science (General)
QC Physics
T Technology (General)
Siti Norhafiza, Mohd Khazaai
Bhuyar, P.
Mohd Hasbi, Ab. Rahim
Muhammad Hasnol Fazirin, Mohd Alwi
Yiting, Sih
Maniam, Gaanty Pragas
Rapid determination of diesel/biodiesel blend ratio using refractive index, density, and kinematic viscosity measurements
title Rapid determination of diesel/biodiesel blend ratio using refractive index, density, and kinematic viscosity measurements
title_full Rapid determination of diesel/biodiesel blend ratio using refractive index, density, and kinematic viscosity measurements
title_fullStr Rapid determination of diesel/biodiesel blend ratio using refractive index, density, and kinematic viscosity measurements
title_full_unstemmed Rapid determination of diesel/biodiesel blend ratio using refractive index, density, and kinematic viscosity measurements
title_short Rapid determination of diesel/biodiesel blend ratio using refractive index, density, and kinematic viscosity measurements
title_sort rapid determination of diesel/biodiesel blend ratio using refractive index, density, and kinematic viscosity measurements
topic Q Science (General)
QC Physics
T Technology (General)
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https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/33271/