Jatropha versus Canola Oil

Viscosity Test Results

      The viscosity of Jatropha is slightly lower than that of Canola, differing by no more than roughly 2 centistokes at any point on the curve past 100 deg F. 

Viscosity Testing Discussion:
      The tests prove that the viscosity curves of Jatropha and Canola oil are comparable. The fact that the viscosity of Canola is slightly higher than that of Jatropha establishes Canola as a slightly conservative alternative to Jatropha.  Both Jatropha and Canola’s viscosity are under 10 centistokes at a temperature of 200 deg F; both are below 8 centistokes at a temperature of 250 deg F. Therefore in order to achieve a viscosity similar to diesel fuel the SVO fuel must be preheated somewhere in the range of 200-250 deg F.