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Effects of Biodiesel Usage on Engine Performance, Economy, Tribology, and Ecology

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Biodiesel usage influences directly the injection and combustion processes and consequently also the engine performance, ecology, and economy characteristics. This influence is determined by the chemical and physical properties of biodiesel and depends on many parameters related to the engine, operating conditions, and so on.

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Kegl, B., Kegl, M., Pehan, S. (2013). Effects of Biodiesel Usage on Engine Performance, Economy, Tribology, and Ecology. In: Green Diesel Engines. Lecture Notes in Energy, vol 12. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5325-2_7

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