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Old 09-27-2012, 01:27 PM   #68 (permalink)
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...beats walking...
 
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...the table on page 8, "Diesel Fuel Properties," would seem to condemn "biodiesel" for its lower energy density, 38 MJ/kg versus 43 MJ/kg for Petrodiesel?

...but, conversely, biodiesel's better lubricity (than Petrodiesel or Renewable Diesel) should mean longer injector and pump lives.
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