Effect of Oxidation Stability on the Fuel and Storage Properties of Balanites Aegyptiaca Biodiesel

Biodiesel prepared from Balanites aegyptiaca oil, through transesterifcation process, has promising potentials for use as fuel diesel engines. However, there is limited information regarding the physical and chemical stability of this biodiesel during storage. In view aforementioned, study was carried out in order to determine oxidation well extent deterioration Storage carried-out three (3) months with investigate effect on biodiesel. The induction period storage parameters were determined accordance official standard methods. found have an 66 minutes. shows that: peroxide value increased 1.4 mEq/kg 9.4 mEq/kg; cetane number 50.42 52.48; while acid 0.11 mgKOH/g 0.36 mgKOH/g. addition, changes observed in: saponification 215.99 220.19 mgKOH/g, kinematic viscosity 4.7 mm2/sec 5.0 at 40˚C density 887 kg/m3 897 15˚C. iodine lower heating decreases 68.53 gI2/100g 55.84 37.5 MJ/kg 36.2 respectively period. despite variations storage, still within ASTM European specification standards result suggests that may be stored up without losing its properties.