Comparison of Jatropha Biodiesel with Other Diesel

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Jatropha: Biodiesel in India

Jatropha the wonder plant produces seeds with an oil content of 37%. The oil can be combusted as fuel without being refined. It burns with clear smoke-free flame, tested successfully as fuel for simple diesel engine. The by-products are press cake a good organic fertilizer, oil contains also insecticide.

Jatropha curcus is a drought-resistant perennial, growing well in marginal/poor soil. It is easy to establish, grows relatively quickly and lives, producing seeds for 50 years.

Medically it is used for diseases like cancer, piles, snakebite, paralysis, dropsy etc. this is amazing!

Jatropha grows wild in many areas of India and even thrives on infertile soil. A good crop can be obtained with little effort. Depending on soil quality and rainfall, oil can be extracted from the jatropha nuts after two to five years. The annual nut yield ranges from 0.5 to 12 tons. The kernels consist of oil to about 60 percent; this can be transformed into biodiesel fuel through esterification.

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Biodiesel from Jatropha Seed

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Jatropha Oil to Biodiesel – by the process of transesterification.

Jatropha Oil to Biodiesel – by the process of transesterification.

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Jatropha Biodiesel Processing Cycles

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Jatropha Plantation & Biodiesel Production Facilities

Full turnkey Jatropha Plantation establishment and specialised ongoing management services. Read

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Jatropha Bio-diesel is better for automobiles - Why ?

1. Higher octane number indicates potential for higher engine performance.

2. Better fuel consumption compared to petrol-diesel.

3. Superior lubricating properties.

4. Higher flash point for safer storage.

5. No sulphur or aromatic substances.

6. Higher oxygen content ( upto 10% )

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Jatropha Bio Diesel Economics

Jatropha is seen by many to be the perfect biodiesel crop. It can be grown in very poor soils actually generating top soil as it goes, is drought and pest resilient, and it has seeds with up to 40% oil content.
Here are some facts and figures about Jatropha relating to its growth as an oil product:

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