Economic Viability and Engine Performance Evaluation of Biodiesel Derived from Desert Palm Date Seeds

Desert palm date seeds are a potential feedstock for biodiesel and biomass pellet production, particularly in the Middle East Africa. A model was developed this study based on optimal conditions production of biodiesel, it used to evaluate financial viability small-scale plant (1000 t/y) using economic performance metrics including net present value, rate investment, payback period. Biodiesel then produced from seed oil (DSO) blended with petrol diesel make four blends (B5, B10, B15, B20). The technical these investigated test engine rig under differing operating conditions, variations load rpm. investment proposed very sensitive price pellets; project feasible only when 70% that wood pellets or higher. baseline outperformed terms power, thermal efficiency, fuel economy, average decreases 4.5%, 7.65%, 9.84%, respectively, at full B20. However, exhaust gas temperature (EGT), drops 29 46.7 °C B5 B20, respectively. Our clearly demonstrates due being obtained existing waste materials, having cleaner but comparable performance, its viability, has excellent as production.