Abstract

The simarouba biodiesel is considered as one of the alternative fuels to diesel. This has been taken up to identify the performance and emission characteristics using biodiesel. Necessary for alternative fuels which can be produced from resources available in the country such as biodiesel, alcohol, vegetable oils etc. This paper reviews the characterization, production, work carried out in various countries. The paper also explains about greenhouse gas emissions, fuel usefulness, efficiencies infrastructure, easy accessible, economics, engine performance and emissions, effect on wear, lubricating oil etc. The mainly is observed on the same factors which are critical to the potential profitable use of these blends. Just like petroleum, biodiesel operates in CI engine, and require very little engine modifications because biodiesel has properties similar to mineral diesel. The use of biodiesel in conventional diesel engines results in substantial reduction in emission of unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and particulate. This paper focuses on performance of biodiesel in CI engines, combustion analysis on long-term engine usage, and economic feasibility.