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@article{195269,
        author = {Ramesh Namala},
        title = {Measurement of Fuel Properties in Different Blends of Calotropis Root Oil},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {7402-7407},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195269},
        abstract = {The depletion of fossil fuel reserves and increasing environmental concerns have accelerated the search for sustainable alternative fuels for diesel engines. Biodiesel derived from non-edible oils has emerged as a promising renewable energy source due to its biodegradability, lower emissions, and compatibility with existing diesel engines. In the present study, biodiesel derived from Calotropis root oil was blended with conventional diesel fuel in different proportions (CB20, CB40, CB60, and CB80) and its physicochemical properties were experimentally investigated according to ASTM standards. Important fuel properties such as density, kinematic viscosity, flash point, fire point, calorific value, cetane number and cloud point were measured using standard laboratory instruments including a hydrometer, Redwood viscometer, Pensky–Marten’s flash point apparatus and digital bomb calorimeter. The results show that density and viscosity increase moderately with increasing biodiesel concentration, while calorific value, flash point and cetane number improve significantly. The Higher biodiesel blends demonstrated improved ignition quality and combustion stability. Among the tested blends, CB60 and CB80 exhibited properties closest to diesel fuel while providing improved safety and thermal stability. These findings indicate that Calotropis root oil biodiesel blends can serve as a potential renewable alternative fuel for diesel engines.},
        keywords = {Biodiesel, Calotropis root oil, Alternative fuels, Diesel engine fuel properties, Renewable energy.},
        month = {March},
        }