Browsing Research Articles [MEWES] by Author "Mbarawa, Makame M."
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Engine performance, exhaust emissions and combustion characteristics of a CI engine fuelled with croton megalocarpus methyl ester with antioxidant
Kivevele, Thomas; Kristóf, Lukács; Bereczky, Ákos; Mbarawa, Makame M. (Elsevier Ltd., 2011-08)The use of biodiesel as a substitute for petroleum-based diesel has become of great interest for the reasons of combating the destruction of the environment, the price of petroleum-based diesel and dependency on foreign ... -
Evaluation of the Oxidation Stability of Biodiesel Produced from Moringa oleifera Oil
Kivevele, Thomas; Mbarawa, Makame M.; Bereczky, Ákos; Zöldy, Máté (ACS Publications, 2011-10-19)Biodiesel is considered as an alternative fuel to petroleum-based conventional diesel fuel. Dependent upon the raw material, biodiesel can contain more or less unsaturated fatty acids in its composition, which are susceptible ... -
Experimental Investigations of Oxidation Stability of Biodiesel Produced from Manketti Seeds Oil (Schinziophyton rautanenii)
Kivevele, Thomas; Mbarawa, Makame M. (ACS Publications, 2011-04-12)In this study, biodiesel from Manketti seeds oil (Schinziophyton rautanenii) was investigated to determine its suitability for use as a petrodiesel substitute. The fuel-related properties of Manketti oil methyl ester (MOME) ... -
Impact of antioxidant additives on the oxidation stability of biodiesel produced from Croton Megalocarpus oil
Kivevele, Thomas; Mbarawa, Makame M.; Bereczky, Ákos; Laza, Tamás; Madarász, J. (Elsevier Ltd., 2011-06)The increase in crude petroleum prices, limited resources of fossil fuels and environmental concerns have led to the search of alternative fuels, which promise a harmonious correlation with sustainable development, energy ...