Table 5
Comparison between FAME and HVO [60].
Properties | FAME | HVO |
---|---|---|
Feedstock | Food corps, seeds and non-edible oils | Vegetable oil/animal fats |
Catalyst | Ethanol, methanol | Hydrogen |
By products | Glycerol, wax, soap | Water |
NOx pollutants | Emission increased to 15% | Emission decreased |
CO2 contaminates | 20–32% ppm | 12–15% ppm |