Abstract
Biomass is the most common form of renewable energy and is, among the renewable forms of energy, the major source of the primary energy supply. It accounts for about 10% of the world’s energy consumption and can be converted to other usable forms of energy like biofuels. The aim of this work is to investigate the use of Citrullus colocynthis as a potential feedstock for biodiesel production by its seed oil transesterification. C. colocynthis seed oil was transesterified using sodium hydroxide as a basic catalyst at 60 °C and an oil/methanol ratio of 1:6 to produce its corresponding methyl esters. The physicochemical properties of the methyl ester produced (viscosity, refractive index, density, etc.) were measured and compared with the standards norms. The great potential of C. colocynthis oil is clearly presented in this study.
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The authors gratefully acknowledge “University of Valenciennes” for the organization of this important conference and “Centre de Developpement des Energies Renouvelables” to support this investigation. Our sincerest and deep gratitude goes to Doctor A.M. Aziza and Doctor R. Bessah for their valuable advice.
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AHMIA, A.C., DANANE, F., ALLOUNE, R., BESSAH, R. (2018). Experimental Investigation on Citrullus colocynthis Oil as Alternative Fuel. In: Aloui, F., Dincer, I. (eds) Exergy for A Better Environment and Improved Sustainability 2. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62575-1_23
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