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Conclusion By: Samuel (Reuben) Gurupatham |
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The predicted outcomes in the hypothesis were correct. The oxidation
stability of the Jatropha oil significantly decreased when the oil was exposed
to heat and oxygen. When additives and antioxidants were added to the oil in
modest proportions, the oxidation stability of the oil increased. The data
suggests that as the amount of additive/antioxidant in the oil increases the
oxidation stability of the fuel increases. During this experiment, the most
successful solution in increasing the oxidation stability contained 10% IRGASTAB
BD 100 and 90% Jatropha oil.
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