Methyl esters selectivity of transesterification reaction with homogenous alkaline catalyst to produce biodiesel in batch, plug flow, and continuous stirred tank reactors

Selectivity concept is essential in establishing the best operating conditions for attaining maximum production of the desired product. For complex reaction such as biodiesel fuel synthesis, kinetic studies of transesterification reaction have revealed the mechanism of the reaction and rate constant...

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Main Authors: Nasir, N. F., W. Daud, W. R., Kamarudin, S. K., Yaakob, Z.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/931264
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author Nasir, N. F.
W. Daud, W. R.
Kamarudin, S. K.
Yaakob, Z.
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W. Daud, W. R.
Kamarudin, S. K.
Yaakob, Z.
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description Selectivity concept is essential in establishing the best operating conditions for attaining maximum production of the desired product. For complex reaction such as biodiesel fuel synthesis, kinetic studies of transesterification reaction have revealed the mechanism of the reaction and rate constants. The objectives of this research are to develop the kinetic parameters for determination of methyl esters and glycerol selectivity, evaluate the significance of the reverse reaction in transesterification reaction, and examine the influence of reaction characteristics (reaction temperature, methanol to oil molar ratio, and the amount of catalyst) on selectivity. For this study, published reaction rate constants of transesterification reaction were used to develop mathematical expressions for selectivities. In order to examine the base case and reversible transesterification, two calculation schemes (Case 1 and Case 2) were established. An enhanced selectivity was found in the base case of transesterification reaction. The selectivity was greatly improved at optimum reaction temperature (60 C), molar ratio (9 : 1), catalyst concentration (1.5 wt.%), and low free fatty acid feedstock. Further research might explore the application of selectivity for specifying reactor configurations.
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spelling my.uthm.eprints-43712021-12-02T03:49:14Z http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4371/ Methyl esters selectivity of transesterification reaction with homogenous alkaline catalyst to produce biodiesel in batch, plug flow, and continuous stirred tank reactors Nasir, N. F. W. Daud, W. R. Kamarudin, S. K. Yaakob, Z. TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery TJ751-805 Miscellaneous motors and engines Including gas, gasoline, diesel engines Selectivity concept is essential in establishing the best operating conditions for attaining maximum production of the desired product. For complex reaction such as biodiesel fuel synthesis, kinetic studies of transesterification reaction have revealed the mechanism of the reaction and rate constants. The objectives of this research are to develop the kinetic parameters for determination of methyl esters and glycerol selectivity, evaluate the significance of the reverse reaction in transesterification reaction, and examine the influence of reaction characteristics (reaction temperature, methanol to oil molar ratio, and the amount of catalyst) on selectivity. For this study, published reaction rate constants of transesterification reaction were used to develop mathematical expressions for selectivities. In order to examine the base case and reversible transesterification, two calculation schemes (Case 1 and Case 2) were established. An enhanced selectivity was found in the base case of transesterification reaction. The selectivity was greatly improved at optimum reaction temperature (60 C), molar ratio (9 : 1), catalyst concentration (1.5 wt.%), and low free fatty acid feedstock. Further research might explore the application of selectivity for specifying reactor configurations. Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4371/1/AJ%202017%20%28143%29%20Methyl%20esters%20selectivity%20of%20transesterification%20reaction.pdf Nasir, N. F. and W. Daud, W. R. and Kamarudin, S. K. and Yaakob, Z. (2014) Methyl esters selectivity of transesterification reaction with homogenous alkaline catalyst to produce biodiesel in batch, plug flow, and continuous stirred tank reactors. International Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2014 (931264). pp. 1-13. ISSN 1687-806X http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/931264
spellingShingle TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
TJ751-805 Miscellaneous motors and engines Including gas, gasoline, diesel engines
Nasir, N. F.
W. Daud, W. R.
Kamarudin, S. K.
Yaakob, Z.
Methyl esters selectivity of transesterification reaction with homogenous alkaline catalyst to produce biodiesel in batch, plug flow, and continuous stirred tank reactors
title Methyl esters selectivity of transesterification reaction with homogenous alkaline catalyst to produce biodiesel in batch, plug flow, and continuous stirred tank reactors
title_full Methyl esters selectivity of transesterification reaction with homogenous alkaline catalyst to produce biodiesel in batch, plug flow, and continuous stirred tank reactors
title_fullStr Methyl esters selectivity of transesterification reaction with homogenous alkaline catalyst to produce biodiesel in batch, plug flow, and continuous stirred tank reactors
title_full_unstemmed Methyl esters selectivity of transesterification reaction with homogenous alkaline catalyst to produce biodiesel in batch, plug flow, and continuous stirred tank reactors
title_short Methyl esters selectivity of transesterification reaction with homogenous alkaline catalyst to produce biodiesel in batch, plug flow, and continuous stirred tank reactors
title_sort methyl esters selectivity of transesterification reaction with homogenous alkaline catalyst to produce biodiesel in batch, plug flow, and continuous stirred tank reactors
topic TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
TJ751-805 Miscellaneous motors and engines Including gas, gasoline, diesel engines
url http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4371/1/AJ%202017%20%28143%29%20Methyl%20esters%20selectivity%20of%20transesterification%20reaction.pdf
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