Analysis of the properties of biodiesel from avocado pulp as a lubricant: pin on disk test

Authors

  • Marisa Rosseto Brito Fatec Araçatuba – Faculdade de Tecnologia de Araçatuba. Araçatuba, Depto Biocombustíveis, Av. Prestes Maia, 1764 - Ipanema, Araçatuba – SP, CEP: 16052-045. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1988-7863
  • Roberto Outa Fatec Araçatuba – Faculdade de Tecnologia de Araçatuba. Araçatuba, Depto Biocombustíveis, Av. Prestes Maia, 1764 - Ipanema, Araçatuba – SP, CEP: 16052-045. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8649-1722
  • Fabio Roberto Chavarette UNESP – Universidade Estadual Paulista - FEIS Av. Brasil Sul, 56 - Centro, Ilha Solteira - SP, 15385-000, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1203-7586
  • Aparecido Carlos Gonçalves UNESP – Universidade Estadual Paulista - FEIS Av. Brasil Sul, 56 - Centro, Ilha Solteira - SP, 15385-000, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5376-3392
  • Maria da Consolação Fonseca de Albuquerque UNESP – Universidade Estadual Paulista - FEIS Av. Brasil Sul, 56 - Centro, Ilha Solteira - SP, 15385-000, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9255-868X
  • Renato de Souza Miranda UNESP – Universidade Estadual Paulista - FEIS Av. Brasil Sul, 56 - Centro, Ilha Solteira - SP, 15385-000, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8810-6541

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v9i7.3886

Keywords:

Avocado biodiesel; Tribometer; Biomass; Biolubrificante; failures.

Abstract

This work has a multidisciplinary principle and addresses different areas, such as mechanical engineering, chemistry and biology. The objective is to demonstrate the characteristics of avocado biodiesel as a biolubricant for applications in diesel cycle engines. The methodology used begins with the extraction of oil from the avocado pulp, the process of which was carried out using the chemical solvent extraction technique. Afterwards, the process of transesterification of avocado oil was carried out to obtain biodiesel. Next, the avocado pulp biodiesel was used in the tribological test and the residue was analyzed in the X-ray spectrometer. Understanding the characteristics of avocado biodiesel as a biolubricant makes it possible to understand characteristics of friction, and with that, it is possible to reduce component failures. The result of this work shows that avocado biodiesel can be used as a biolubricant and has  wear properties in the combustion engine similar to that of mineral diesel.

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Published

07/05/2020

How to Cite

BRITO, M. R.; OUTA, R.; CHAVARETTE, F. R.; GONÇALVES, A. C.; ALBUQUERQUE, M. da C. F. de; MIRANDA, R. de S. Analysis of the properties of biodiesel from avocado pulp as a lubricant: pin on disk test. Research, Society and Development, [S. l.], v. 9, n. 7, p. e136973886, 2020. DOI: 10.33448/rsd-v9i7.3886. Disponível em: https://www.rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/3886. Acesso em: 25 apr. 2024.

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Vol. 9 No. 7

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Engineerings

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