The goal of this project is to test locally grown Soybean, Canola, and Camelina sunflower oils and their biodiesels in a DI engine for 200 hours to test engine longevity, emissions and performance. Funded by the Governor's Energy Office Supercluster Clean Energy Grant.

NOx emissions from biodiesel powered engines increase compared to pure petroleum diesel which threatens widespread acceptance of biodiesel. This project will increase our understanding of methyl ester fuel chemistry and its role in NOx production in CI engines. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation.

There are many variables to take into account when choosing an algae strain for biofuel development, generally biofuels reduce PM, CO and HC emissions but NOx increases. Through tests on a John Deere 4024t, we hope to characterize emissions from different algae strains to determine the best candidate that will reduce emissions most favorably.