Assessment of diesel engine performance and emission using biodiesel obtained from eucalyptus leaves

Hunger for energy consumption is booming due to industrialization and globalization causes the of fossil fuel resources searching unconventional fuels. Among all other available fuels, biodiesel has achieved significant considerations globally. The present research catering production from eucalyptus species as forest waste using fast pyrolysis. derived was tested its various physical chemical properties standard test methods (IS 1448, ASTM D 4868). major are similar existing diesel fuel. obtained having a cetane number 54, kinematic viscosity 5.83 cSt, calorific value 7,850 kcal/kg. in fixed compression ratio engine. variable parameters were blending engine load. gave best performance at B100 with full load highest 33.57% BTE, 0.31 kg/KWhr lowest SFC, minimum ignition delay. Its emission characteristics also follow current exhaust gas norms per BS6 India. NO<sub>x</sub> 235 ppm B100, hydrocarbon 0.038 g/KWhr least CO 2.85 observed pure (B100). Thus, can be used CI an alternative source energy.