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    Biofuel can be made from virtually any oil or fat through a process called transesterification. This process uses alcohol and a catalyst to convert triglycerides into esters and glycerin. The reaction time can be shortened by increasing the temperature but pressure vessels are then required. Biodiesel production must meet fuel quality standards to be compatible with diesel engines. The technology choice depends on factors like desired output, available resources, and recovery methods. Product quality is important for industry expansion.

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    Biofuel can be made from virtually any oil or fat through a process called transesterification. This process uses alcohol and a catalyst to convert triglycerides into esters and glycerin. The reaction time can be shortened by increasing the temperature but pressure vessels are then required. Biodiesel production must meet fuel quality standards to be compatible with diesel engines. The technology choice depends on factors like desired output, available resources, and recovery methods. Product quality is important for industry expansion.

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    Biofuel can be made from virtually any oil or fat through a process called transesterification. This process uses alcohol and a catalyst to convert triglycerides into esters and glycerin. The reaction time can be shortened by increasing the temperature but pressure vessels are then required. Biodiesel production must meet fuel quality standards to be compatible with diesel engines. The technology choice depends on factors like desired output, available resources, and recovery methods. Product quality is important for industry expansion.

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    Bio Diesel: by Jess & Abi-Jessica

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    Bio diesel

    By Jess & Abi-Jessica

    What is Bio diesel ?

    Why use Bio diesel?

    Reduces greenhouse gas emissions (reduced contribution to global warming)

    Transesterification
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    Oil: Triglycerides

    Alcohol: Methanol -CH3OH

    Catalyst: Potassium Hydroxide KOH

    Reaction time

    Transesterification reaction will proceed at ambient (21 C) temperatures but needs 4-8 hours to reach completion.
    Reaction time can be shortened to 2-4 hours at 105F and 1-2 hours at 140F.

    Higher temperatures will decrease reaction times but require pressure vessels because methanol boils at 148F (65C).

    Triglyceride Sources

    Process Issues

    Bio diesel produced must reach ASTM D-6751 standards. Product quality is important modern diesel engines are very sensitive to fuel.

    Batch vs Continuous Flow

    Batch is better suited to smaller plants Batch provides greater flexibility to tune process to feedstock variations.

    Continuous allows use of high-volume separation systems (centrifuges) which greatly increase throughput.

    Hybrid systems are possible.

    Hybrid Batch/Continuous Base Catalyzed Process


    Water Alcohol Water Biodiesel Dryer Ester Ester TG TG Alcohol Alcohol Catalyst Acid Alcohol

    Mixer

    Wash Water

    CSTR 1

    Glycerol Decanter

    CSTR 2

    Glycerol

    Crude Glycerol

    Summary

    Biodiesel is an alternative fuel for diesel engines that can be made from virtually any oil or fat feedstock. The technology choice is a function of desired capacity, feedstock type and quality, alcohol recovery, and catalyst recovery. Maintaining product quality is essential for the growth of the biodiesel industry.

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