G17 : Synthesis of Jatropha and Canola Biodiesel and Analysis of Their Effectiveness as Fuels


Students Matthew Bergman
School IND - King's Christian Collegiate - Oakville, ON
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 12
Group Group 6 - Physical and Mathematical
Abstract The purpose of this experiment was to discover an alternative source of diesel fuel to replace traditional fossil fuels, with an economically reasonable and environmentally sustainable biodiesel, through the combustion analysis of synthesized Jatropha and Canola biodiesels.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Professional Engineers Ontario - Oakville Chapter AwardsProfessional Engineers of Ontario - Oakville Chapter Engineering Award - Intermedia$ 200
Merit AwardsSilver Merit Award$ 80