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The Use of Vegetable Oil, Ethanol, and Sodium Hydroxide As Alternative Diesel
The Use of Vegetable Oil, Ethanol, and Sodium Hydroxide As Alternative Diesel
The Use of Vegetable Oil, Ethanol, and Sodium Hydroxide As Alternative Diesel
Basic Education
Researchers:
Gilboy, Francis L.
Pepito, Monique T.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS………………………………………………… 4
ABSTRACT ………………………………………………………………. 5
A. Introduction ………………………………………………. 6
E. Hypotheses …………………………………………….. 16
OF DATA ………………………………………………… 21
RECOMMENDATION ………………………………… 25
B. Conclusions ……………………………………………………. 26
C. Recommendations …………………………………………. 27
Bibliography ………………………………………………………. 28
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Ms. Shaira Anne Calinawan, Mrs. Helia Acson, and Mr. Melbin
and the D-Soul Café for the comfortable place as the researchers
ABSTRACT
environment.
Diesel has been on the track for around 120 years. It is used
high price for it uses fossil fuels and crude oil. On the other hand,
alternative sources for alternative diesel and helps people save their
money. This study is about the use of vegetable oil, ethanol and
diesel. The project was made and observed for 3 weeks to see how
Chapter I
for diesel.
fact one of the major pollutant in the world that contributes the
that are capable to make fuel and among other oils, vegetable oil is
less viscous. These components are less toxic and are produced
biodegradable.
Theoretical Background
Biodiesel
ethyl ester of palm oil (which today we would call biodiesel). During
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related public health risks, and can benefit our domestic economy.
generally performs well in engines due to the fact that biodiesel fuel
has less energy per unit volume than traditional diesel fuel (Agarwal,
A. K. et al. 2003).
Vegetable Oil
been part of human culture for millennia. Many oils, edible and
Canola is probably the best oil for making biodiesel, since it ages
research for it becomes the base of the biodiesel. Raw vegetable oil
Ethanol
Sodium Hydroxide
less pollution than using petroleum diesel fuel since most of the
people these days are using trucks, buses, and tractors. These
procedures that use natural substance can also help the rising cost
of diesel fuels in the world, and we can also reduce the negative
petroleum based fuels because the supplies are renewable and less
with the biodiesel. The researchers used the Vegetable Oil, Ethanol,
lives.
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Vegetable Oil are fats extracted from seeds, or less often, from
into fatty acid alkyl esters and used them as a diesel fuel. Vegetable
natural gas (Breure, 2005). It is the simplest form of alcohol and the
little water. Ethanol is much less toxic than methanol and is readily
alcohol with low molecular weight is used to react with the vegetable
absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide from the air. The viscosity of
product.
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diesel.
be seen in the area, still it has its limitations because some of the
and it would take about a month for it to arrive. The study will
for 3-6 months. Biodiesel can’t be used in all vehicles for it can only
Hypotheses
hereby formulated:
Research Methodology
collected.
Research Design
Research Instrument
Thermometer
Safety Gloves
Research Procedure
materials intended for the study. Second, the 500 mL vegetable oil
is heated (not hotter than 140 degrees Fahrenheit) using a pan and
a burner. After, the sodium hydroxide was mixed with the ethanol
the heated vegetable oil and was shaken vigorously for at least 5
The mixture separated into two layers – biodiesel and the glycerin.
After, the researchers separated the glycerin with the biodiesel and
Gathering of Data
collected all the ingredients with the help of Mrs. Kirsten Fermo,
Florence Fermo’s mother and Mrs. April Lazo, Raya Lazo’s mother.
We are also about to ask some help from our friends’ parents so we
hope that they will agree. We started making our first biodiesel and
Definition of Terms
friction
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fatty acids
Chapter II
Table 1.0
Vegetable Temperature Ethanol Sodium Color
Brand yellow
Vegetable (sticky)
Oil (500
mL)
Brand yellow
Vegetable (sticky)
Oil (250
mL)
mL)
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Table 1.0 shows the first to the third experiment with the use
with the sodium ethoxide. It was stated in the table that even though
which is a fail.
Table 2.0
Vegetabl Temperatu Ethanol Sodium Color
nt)
Canola nt Yellow
Oil (500
mL)
Table 3.0
Cloud Point and Gel Point Test
Vegetable Oil
(500 mL)
Vegetable Oil
(250 mL)
Vegetable Oil
(500 mL)
Table 3.0 shows the cloud point and gel point of the biodiesel to
check if the diesel will not clog the filters of engines. The first
easily freezes and it might clog in the engines. The second brand
(Jolly), did not freeze at 4°C within 12 hours. It is still a liquid that
has some small crystals but it can still easily pass through filters
ANALYSIS
researchers noticed that not all vegetable oil are effective. There is
a specific vegetable oil that you need to use because it has different
melting points. The best oil is the canola oil because it has a low
melting point, which means they will not solidify if they get too cold.
The researchers perceived that the best and successful result was
diesel. The test is called as the Cloud Point and Gel Point Test. The
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researchers put the experiment inside the refrigerator for 6-12 hours
CHAPTER III
RECOMMENDATION
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
contributes the increase of global warming and a fuel that almost all
people uses. When this fuel is mixed with water or soil, it causes
solution to the rising problem. This alternative will not only help
people save money but it also helps people reduce the interactions
with the harmful chemicals. This alternative is way cheaper and safer
much they need it because the materials needed are easily obtained
The researchers had observed the diesel, tested it using Cloud Point
and Gel Point Test and seen the results during the experiment so it
CONCLUSION
clogging the engines. It has also been proven that this alternative
diesel is less harmful than petroleum based fuels because it does not
RECOMMENDATIONS
involves chemicals.
to do with chemicals.
comparisons.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
https://www.quora.com/How-was-ethanol-discovered-What-were-
its-first-
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http://www.make-biodiesel.org/Ingredients/biodiesel-feedstock-
oils.html?fbclid=IwAR0oAQnhX2O1Q3R5T_3jUtxq4ryST5cADsmeZh
qXk6ZAzbqrP8kMhrVUCes
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cAL3Jtqu-SgDnlrYCTotmEZILMhRIJqw2Fpp30L2OH9ppRU7QGM
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NaWI3oQLJ3pRvwKbTZ7WGW78oa_RP29nUbhgPY
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RESEARCH DOCUMENTATION
biodiesel is ready.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DATA
Age: 16
Gender: Male
Birthdate: July 28, 2002
Birthplace: Cebu City
Height: 167 cm
Weight: 49 kg
Status: Single
Name of Mother: Jenelyn Araneta
Name of Father: Ronald Araneta
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
PERSONAL DATA
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Birthdate: July 4,2002
Birthplace: Cebu City
Height: 5’3
Weight: 48kg
Status: Single
Name of Mother: Kirsten A. Fermo
Name of Father: Roland L. Fermo
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Francis Gilboy
Kalunasan Mt. View Village
09564462465
gilboyfrancis437@gmail.com
PERSONAL DATA
Age: 16
Gender: Male
Birthdate: May 6, 2002
Birthplace: Cebu City
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Status: Single
Name of Mother: Priscillana lee Gilboy
Name of Father: Darwin P. Gilboy
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
MATILDA L. 2014-2015
BRADFORD
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
MATILDA L. 2015-2018
BRADFORD
SECONDARY
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
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SOUTHWESTERN 2018-2019
UNIVERSITY
PHINMA
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PERSONAL DATA
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Birthdate: July 9, 2002
Birthplace: Cebu City
Height: 157 cm
Weight: 43 kg
Status: Single
Name of Mother: April Rose L. Lazo
Name of Father: Marlon D. Lazo
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Monique T. Pepito
14B Kinasang-an Pardo, Cebu City
09255674582
moniquepepitot@gmail.com
PERSONAL DATA
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Birthdate: September 11, 2002
Birthplace: Cebu City
Height: 152 cm
Weight: 49 kg
Status: Single
Name of Mother: Marifel T. Pepito
Name of Father: Rommel T. Pepito
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND