Production of Biodiesel (B100) from Jatropha Oil Using Sodium Hydroxide as Catalyst
Author
Source
Journal of Petroleum Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This research work is about the production of biodiesel from jatropha oil.
Other oils can also be used for the production, but jatropha was chosen because it is not edible therefore, it will not pose a problem to humans in terms of food competition.
Before the transesterification process was carried out, some basic tests such as free fatty acid content, iodine value, and moisture content were carried out.
This was done so as to ascertain quality yield of the biodiesel after the reaction.
The production of the biodiesel was done with standard materials and under standard conditions which made the production a hitch-free one.
The jatropha oil was heated to 60°C, and a solution of sodium methoxide (at 60°C) was added to the oil and stirred for 45 minutes using a magnetic stirrer.
The mixture was then left to settle for 24 hours.
Glycerin, which is the byproduct, was filtered off.
The biodiesel was then thoroughly washed to ensure that it was free from excess methanol and soap.
The characterization was done at NNPC Kaduna refinery and petrochemicals.
The result shows that the product meets the set standard for biodiesel.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Folaranmi, Joshua. 2012. Production of Biodiesel (B100) from Jatropha Oil Using Sodium Hydroxide as Catalyst. Journal of Petroleum Engineering،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Folaranmi, Joshua. Production of Biodiesel (B100) from Jatropha Oil Using Sodium Hydroxide as Catalyst. Journal of Petroleum Engineering No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511253
American Medical Association (AMA)
Folaranmi, Joshua. Production of Biodiesel (B100) from Jatropha Oil Using Sodium Hydroxide as Catalyst. Journal of Petroleum Engineering. 2012. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511253
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-511253