RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
The calorific values of different biodiesel-diesel
blends are calculated using weighted average method.
The specific gravity for each blends are measured by a
hydrometer. The calorific values and specific gravity for
different blends are shown in table 3. Brake power,
brake thermal efficiency (BTE) and brake specific fuel
consumption (BSFC) of the engine for different blends
of the fuel at different loads are calculated using
standard formulae. The variations of different
performance parameters with load (brake power) are
presented graphically in the next section.