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Performance evaluation of biodiesel fuelled electrical generation

Year: 2010

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This paper investigates the performance characteristics of rapeseed methyl ester, EN 14214 biodiesel, when used for electrical generation in compression ignition engines. The work was inspired by the need to replace fossil diesel fuel with a sustainable low carbon alternative while maintaining generator performance, power quality and compliance with ISO 8528-5. A 50 kVA Perkins diesel engine generator was used to assess the impact of biodiesel with particular regard to gen-set fuel consumption, load acceptance and associated standards. Tests were performed on the diesel gen-set for islanded and grid-connected modes of operation, hence both steady-state and transient performance were fully explored. Performance comparisons were made with conventional fossil diesel fuel, revealing minimal technical barriers for electrical generation from this sustainable, carbon benign fuel.

Source: IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting

DOI: 10.1109/pes.2010.5589921

Authors: J M Kennedy, R J Best, D J Morrow, B Fox

Institution: Queen's University Belfast

Language: English

Topic: Biodiesel Production and Applications

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

Funders: Science Foundation Ireland, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council