THE COMPARISON OF USED TEMPLE OIL BIODIESEL PRODUCTIVITIES WITH THE OTHER BIODIESEL

The present world is facing two serious problems, one global warming on account of environmental pollution and the other scarcity of fossil fuel. This has pointed to search alternative and sustainable energy sources which are renewable, cleaner and echo friendly. Edible, Non-Edible and waste cooking oils are viewed as promising renewable fuel sources, but their production cost is very high. Another major oil source in India is temple, where people pour oil over the idols like maruti and shani god, due to various mythological and religious beliefs. This huge mass collection of oil cannot be reused and is a waste. Therefore, this Used Temple Oil (UTO) could be an alternative source of energy. This paper mainly focuses on the comparison of the methods of biodiesel production, catalyst used and their relative merits and demerits. It compares the properties of different oils and their respective biodiesel. It compares the fatty acid analysis of different biodiesel with Used Temple Oil Methyl Ester (UTOME). It throws light on the cost analysis of UTOME. Finally, it highlights the emission characteristics of different biodiesel in comparison with UTOME.