Electrical properties evaluation of corn oil biodiesel mixed with lubricant as a potential source of energy

Raviteja Surakasi 1, *, Janaki Pakalapati 2, Manyala Gangadhar Rao 1 and B. Ushaswini 1

1 Department of Mechanical engineering, Lendi institute of engineering and technology, Jonnada, Vizianagaram, Andhra pradesh, India.
2 Department of Electrical and Electronics engineering, Lendi institute of engineering and technology, Jonnada, Vizianagaram, Andhra pradesh, India.
 
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International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 11(02), 2108–2116.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.2.0743
Publication history: 
Received on 17 March 2024; revised on 26 April 2024; accepted on 29 April 2024
 
Abstract: 
The main aim of this study is to assess the electrical characteristics pertaining to a biodiesel derived from corn oil and lubricant. The first step in the synthesis of biodiesel from corn oil involves the transesterification process. Subsequently, the biodiesel is combined with a base lubricant (20W-40T) in varying proportions, spanning from 5% to 40% of the overall volume. The measurement and analysis of biodiesel blends necessitate consideration of crucial electrical parameters, including breakdown voltage, resistivity, permittivity and electrical conductivity. The decrease in breakdown voltage, permittivity, and electrical conductivity that ensues from an increase in diameter may be attributed to the corresponding increase in diameter. Nevertheless, a positive association exists between the greater quantity of base lubricant and an elevation in resistivity. Despite the positive correlation between resistivity and diameter, this phenomenon persists. The potential cause for the enhancement of the electrical properties might be attributed to the dispersion of the fundamental lubricant.
 
Keywords: 
Breakdown voltage; Permittivity; Resistivity; Electrical conductivity
 
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