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Clean Energy
Institute
College of Engineering, Technology, and
Architecture
University of Hartford |
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Use of
Biodiesel Fuel to Power a University Bus |
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Problem
Statement: At present the
University
of
Hartford
operates a shuttle bus for students to use in
maneuvering around on-campus.
This bus operates on a conventional
compression cycle with traditional diesel fuel.
The emissions from this engine include
particulate matter, NOX, Hydrocarbons and
CO. These
emissions are known health hazards for humans.
Description: This project investigated the
feasibility of building a biodiesel processing plant
on the campus of the
University
of
Hartford
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concept would be to produce biodiesel from the waste
grease already being used within the 2 large
cafeterias on-campus. The
Biodiesel produced from this waste stream, would be
blended with traditional diesel fuel in a 2:8 ratio
(20% biodiesel, 80 % traditional petroleum diesel),
to produce a product called B20. B20 can be operated
in most diesel engines without any modifications.
University
of Hartford Participants: |
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Brian Burke, Patrick
Couture - |
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| Faculty Advisor
Tom Filburn |
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Client:
University
of
Hartford
, Facilities Department | | |
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