Effect of metalloid compound and bio-solution additives on biodiesel engine performance and exhaust emissions

American Journal of Applied Sciences

Volumn 10, Issue 10, 2013, Pages 1201-1213

  Fangsuwannarak, Karoon ^a,b   Triratanasirichai, Kittichai ^a  

^a KHON KAEN UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

^b SURANAREE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Bio solution additives; Diesel engine; Exhaust emissions; Performance; Titanium oxide additive

Indexed keywords

EID: 84887380163     PISSN: 15469239     EISSN: 15543641     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3844/ajassp.2013.1201.1213     Document Type: Article

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