This work aimed to evaluate the use of sunflower biodiesel (Helianthus annuus L.) blends in a CI engine, direct injection. The test procedure was carried out in a dynamometer bench that determined the performance of engine through power take-off (PTO) with use of diesel and sunflower biodiesel blends (B5, B10, B20 and B100). The lubricating oil was analyzed before and after period of 96 hours. The results were: D (40,7 kW; 271 g/kW.h); B5 (40,3 kW; 271 g/kW.h); B10 (39,8 kW; 277 g/kW.h); B20 (40,0 kW; 277 g/kW.h) e B100 (39,8 kW; 291 g/kW.h). One conclude that the use of blends B5, B10, B20 and B100 decreased the power of PTO max. 2,2% and increased the fuel consumption max. 7, 3%. The analysis of the lubricating oil before and after the use of B100 showed acceptable alterations and the viscosity, water content and level of iron were the most affected parameters.
Engine compression; performance; biofuel
