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Diesel from Sunflower Oil
11.09.2009 14:12
Diesel from Sunflower Oil

Chemists from Omsk came out with a new formula for diesel fuel – they replaced mineral oil components with similar made of sunflower oil.
      
      New diesel is made from sunflower oil and hydrogen with a special catalytic agent, and its cetane number is about 70-80, which is 20-30% higher than modern standards require.
      
      Chemists believe that burning of new diesel produces not more carbon dioxide than plant breathing does. New fuel requires testing in industrial scale, after that scientists will be able to develop a business-plan.
      
      Source: Omskpress.ru


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