The College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram (CET) has successfully powered its bus using biodiesel produced from used cooking oil.
The project, which was undertaken in association with the Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd., involved the production and feasibility analysis of biodiesel made from waste cooking oil procured from the college hostel and canteen.
The endeavour was led by Associate Professor Rani S. of the Mechanical Engineering department, Professor Muhammed Arif M. of the Chemistry department, and Professor Gopakumar S. of Government Engineering College, Barton Hill.