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QLK5-2000-00533
BIOSTAB: Stability of biodiesel |
| Contract No: | QLK5-2000-00533 |
| Project Type: | RS (Research and Technological Development Project) |
| Start Date: | 01-01-2001 |
| Duration: | 30 months |
| Total Cost: | 1,389,715 EUR |
| EC Contribution: | 958,891 EUR |
| Scientific Officer: | Ciaran MANGAN |
Abstract:
In order to assure customer acceptance, standardisation and quality assurance is the key factor to the market introduction of biodiesel as a transport and heating fuel. In 1997 the European Commission mandated CEN to develop standards concerning minimum requirements and test methods of biodiesel. Working groups have achieved substantial progress. It was turned out, however, that in one complex key parameter, fuel stability, detailed research is absolutely needed. In the project, relevant topics will be investigated to overcome this gap of knowledge. Suitable determination methods for the oxidation, thermal and storage stability will be worked out. The influence of storage conditions on the fuel quality properties and the effects of natural and synthetic antioxidants will be investigated. A comprehensive test programme including bench and field tests will be carried out in order to find a relationship between the stability and special effects during use.
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