Biodiesel characterization
The microalgal biodiesel is characterized as per the standard
methods and is depicted in Table 5. It is concluded from the
table that the fuel properties of microalgal biodiesel meets
the specification of both ASTM and Indian standards ISO
15607. The microalgal biodiesel has a low viscosity in the range
of conventional biodiesel which may provide smooth engine
operation and also increase the engine life. The flash point of
microalgal biodiesel is high which provides safer transportation.
Furthermore, high oxidation stability indicates that biodiesel
can be stored for a long duration without deteriorating
its properties and also having good cold flow properties, provide
smooth working in cold weather conditions.