![What is Jatropha Curcas?
Jatropha curcas
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
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Genus: Jatropha
Species: J. curcas
Binomial name
Jatropha curcas
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Jatropha curcas is a species of flowering plant in
the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, that is native to
the American tropics, most likely Mexico and Central America.
It is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the
world, becoming naturalized in some areas.
The specific epithet, "curcas", was first used
by Portuguese doctor Garcia de Orta more than 400 years ago
and is of uncertain origin.
Common names include Barbados nut, purging nut, physic
nut, or JCL](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/developmentofbio-diesal-170429171117/85/Development-of-bio-diesel-6-320.jpg)
Development of bio diesel
- 1. GPERI GUIDED BY :- Pro. Bhargav Pandya
- 2. Created By:- Hiren Patel :- 161040106020 Jay Patel :- 161040106021 Development of Bio-Diesel in India
- 3. What is Bio-diesel ? • Bio-diesel is diesel produced from vegetal oil. • The process is a well known technique called «Trans-esterification». It is now profitable because of high prices of fossil oil. • Bio-diesel can totally replace fossil diesel, or can be mixed with it. • Vegetal oil from the seeds of “Jatropha Curcas” is among the best source of bio-diesel.
- 5. Why Biodiesel? Extend the usefulness of petroleum The longevity and cleanliness of diesel engines Community-based biodiesel production model Reducing impact on the local environment Increasing energy security
- 6. What is Jatropha Curcas? Jatropha curcas Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order: Malpighiales Family: Euphorbiaceae [1] Genus: Jatropha Species: J. curcas Binomial name Jatropha curcas [ Jatropha curcas is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, that is native to the American tropics, most likely Mexico and Central America. It is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, becoming naturalized in some areas. The specific epithet, "curcas", was first used by Portuguese doctor Garcia de Orta more than 400 years ago and is of uncertain origin. Common names include Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
- 9. ECONOMICS OF BIODIESEL Conversion process Feedstock By product sales Fuel distribution and retail Conversion inputs
- 10. About bio-diesel • Biodiesel refers to a vegetable oil or animal fat-based diesel fuel consisting of long- chain alkyl (methyl, ethyl, or propyl) esters. • Biodiesel is typically made by chemically reacting lipids (e.g., vegetable oil, soybean oil, animal fat (tallow) with an alcohol producing fatty acid esters. • Biodiesel is meant to be used in standard diesel engines and is thus distinct from the vegetable and waste oils used to fuel converted diesel engines. • Biodiesel can be used alone, or blended with petro diesel in any proportions. Biodiesel blends can also be used as heating oil. • The National Biodiesel Board (USA) also has a technical definition of "biodiesel" as a mono-alkyl ester.
- 12. Advantages of Biodiesel • 75% cleaner than conventional diesel fuel. • Reduces unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and particulate matter in exhaust fumes. • Contains no sulphur. • Emissions are nearly 50% less than conventional diesel fuel. • Doesn’t cause eye irritation • More biodegradable than sugar and less toxic than table salt. • Fuel economy is the same as conventional diesel fuel. • Much better lubricant than conventional diesel fuel and extends engine life • High cetin rating, which improves engine performance. • 1% biodiesel will increase lubricity by 65%.