Research Article

Multiparametric Optimization on Influence of Ethanol and Biodiesel Blends on Nanocoated Engine by Full Factorial Design

Table 1

Properties of rubber seed biodiesel and ethanol.

Sl. noPropertyDieselRubber seed biodieselEthanolASTM standards

1Density, at 15°C (g/m3)0.8430.8820.720D 4052
2Viscosity, at 40°C (cSt)2.725.961.52D 445
3Lowest heating value (MJ/kg)42.3135.8226.92D240
4Flash point (°C)6014013D 93
5Oxygen(wt%)01121E385
6Cetane index54498D 613