PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FUEL BLEND OBTAINED FROM KEROSENE AND BASE OIL

Abstract

This project investigates the production and characterization of a fuel blend derived from kerosene and base oil, focusing on key parameters such as relative density, flash point, and viscosity. The study aims to develop a hybrid fuel with properties optimized for safety,

performance, and practical applications. Blends of kerosene and base oil are prepared in varying ratios to evaluate the effects of composition on the physical and chemical properties of the resulting fuel. Relative density is measured to assess the blend's suitability for storage and handling, while flash point testing ensures safety during transport and usage. Viscosity analysis is conducted to determine the fluid's flow characteristics, which are crucial for efficient fuel

atomization and combustion. Using a standard test method, the flash point of three different ratios of the blended mixtures of kerosene and base oil were; 70°C for sample A, 70°C for sample B and 75°C for sample C. While for viscosity the following values were obtain; 1.18 for sample A, 1.40 for sample B and 1.45 for sample C. Also, for the relative density the following values were obtain; 0.7486 for sample A, 0.7603 for sample B and 0.7642 for sample C. The characterized blended samples of kerosene and base oil (A, B and C) have results indicating varying ratios of kerosene and base oil, which affect their flash points, viscosities, and densities.

The results provide insights into the optimal blending ratios that achieve a balance between kerosene's high volatility and the stability offered by base oil. This study contributes to the development of fuel blends that meet performance and safety standards, with potential applications in energy production and industrial processes.