| Author | Seredrica, Rodolfo Mabatid |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. ET-84-7 |
| Subject(s) | Coconut oil--Philippines
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources & Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This techno-economic evaluation of the Philippine Coco-diesel Program was conducted based on the assumptions that coconut oil will be produced and utilized as fuel blend in the production of coco-diesel fuel. As an alternative fuel for diesel engines, performance tests were conducted on a 50-hp Gemini diesel engine coupled to a water-dynamometer. The technical evaluation was focussed on the engine performance at full load and variable load conditions. The results suggested that engine derating was experienced when run on coco-diesel fuel which was attributed to the low heating value of the coco-diesel fuel. However, the results showed the technical feasibility of coco-diesel as an alternative fuel for standard diesel engines without modifications. The economic evaluation was focussed on the economic feasibility of a 10-Ton/day Coconut oil mill, that will produce coconut oil solely for Coco-diesel Program. The Net Present Value (NPV) and discounted Cash Flow Rate of Return (DCFROR) were used as criterion for the acceptance and rejection of the project. A positive NPV was attained under base case conditions and DCFROR above the STSR. Under the assumed conditions the production of coconut oil for fuel application is favorable. |
| Year | 1984 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Hertzmark, Donald
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| Examination Committee(s) | Sauter-Servaes, Florian ; Stahl, Gunter
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | Shell International (Philippines) |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1984 |