The ever increasing population, urbanization and living standards world over have necessitated the increasing use of energy for socio-economic growth. Global demand of petroleum is predicted to increase 40% by 2025. The emission of petroleum fuels releases large amounts of pollutants including sulphur oxides, soot, etc., cause serious health hazards. The fossil fuels are adding huge amounts of stored carbon dioxide (CO2 ) to the atmosphere, where it traps the Earth’s heat like a heavy blanket and causes the world to warm.

BIO-DIESEL

    Diesel is the large source of petroleum energy consumed by the world’s population. Bio-fuels, particularly biodiesel, are gaining wide acceptance as a solution to environmental problems, energy security, reducing imports, generating rural employment and improving agricultural economy. The concept of bio-diesel dates back to 1885 when Dr. Rudolf Diesel built the first diesel engine with the full....