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POTENTIAL OF SOUR PLUM (XIMENIA AMERICANA L.) SEED OIL AS A BIOFUEL

Energy systems based on fossil oil products have witnessed increased demand all over the world with prices reaching new peaks, and continue to further weaken African economies. Potential biofuel oil sources, production and their optimization in standard to fossil equivalent should be sought. Sour plum (Ximenia americana L.) seed oil as one potential biofuel was extracted from plant seeds using screw press then tests were carried out to evaluate its properties as substitute for kerosene

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Author: kibuge, richard m.
Contributed by: henrykasozi
Institution: egerton university
Level: university
Sublevel: post-graduate
Type: dissertations