Facility Implementation, Production, and Use of Biodiesel on a University Campus

<p>During the last two years, <a href="http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.libproxy.db.erau.edu/pqdtglobal/docview/1459462130/abstract/F889ECB1669B4E9EPQ/1?accountid=27203#">Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University</a> has been in the process of having a fully-functional biodiesel processing facility on campus. Within this time, it was shown that biodiesel was a great alternative to diesel fuel based on emissions, performance, and cost, allowing for a grant of $10,000 being awarded to fund the project. Upon properly producing biodiesel, the fuel was tested in a <a href="http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.libproxy.db.erau.edu/pqdtglobal/docview/1459462130/abstract/F889ECB1669B4E9EPQ/1?accountid=27203#">John Deere</a> 2653A tractor to see what differences, if any, existed when using a biodiesel blend over diesel fuel. In doing this, carbon buildup and fuel economy were compared, and a cost analysis conducted. It was concluded that biodiesel can be safely produced on a university campus and can be utilized within diesel engines, while cutting back on costs.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - Open Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Year

2012

Author dc:creator

• Rodio, Michelle Erin

• biodiesel
• Biomechanical Engineering
• Energy Systems

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.erau.edu/edt/121

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.erau.edu:edt-1120