Bio Diesel from Castor Oil – A Green Energy Option

Abstract

With increase in the demand of petroleum products the prices of petrol and diesel are increasing world wide. This trend is expected in years to come as the resources are also depleting. Hence alternative sources of energy for running our generators, automobiles etc. are being considered world wide. The possibility of obtaining oil from plan resources has aroused a great interest and in several countries, vegetable oil after esterification being used as Biodiesel. Thebiodiesel can be used as 20% blend with petrodiesel in existing engines