Title: Unit 8 Lab
Course: BFM 202 Biodiesel Production > Section: BFM 202 Biodiesel Production

Unit 8 Lab

Lab

BFM202 Unit 8 Shell Cup Viscosity Test

An important factor in determining the suitability of biodiesel for use in engines is Viscosity. The engine injection pump will not be able to supply sufficient fuel into the cylinder if the fuel viscosity is too high. If the viscosity is too low, it may provide insufficient lubrication for fuel pumps an injectors and in extreme cases, may cause fuel injector nozzles. To leak or drip.

In this lab we will measure the biodiesel fuel viscosity using a Shell Cup Viscosity test.

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