African oil bean seed as feedstock for bio-oil and biodiesel production and on the effects of thermal pre-treatments on the quality of the bio-oil

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. C. Ndukwu ◽  
C. I. Onyeoziri
Keyword(s):  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Bean Seed ◽  
Bio Oil

scholarly journals Use of densimetric table to improve the quality of commercial castor bean seeds

2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 549-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antônio Lucrécio dos Santos Neto ◽  
Maria Laene Moreira de Carvalho ◽  
João Almir Oliveira ◽  
Antônio Carlos Fraga ◽  
Ademária Aparecida de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Castor Bean ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Bean Seed ◽  
Initial Weight ◽  
Seed Health ◽  
Thousand Seed Weight

Castor bean fruits are already used for biodiesel production but obtaining quality seeds is still a challenge. Seed cleaning improves lot quality but little is known about the effects of upgrading castor bean seed lots on a densimetric table. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of cleaning castor bean seed lots on a densimetric table on their physical, physiological and sanitary characteristics. Two commercial lots of the AL Guarani 2002 cultivar, separated into five categories according to their classification on a densimetric table (uncleaned and low, low intermediate, high intermediate and high outlets), were evaluated. Tests for the yield, one-thousand seed weight, germination, seedling emergence, electrical conductivity and seed health were performed. The classification of castor bean seeds on a densimetric table significantly improved the physical, physiological and sanitary quality of commercial seed lots. The physiological response of the different classified lots varied according to their initial weight. Castor bean seeds separated on a densimetric table for the upper outlet showed a better physical, physiological and sanitary quality compared to those for the lower outlet.

scholarly journals Effects of Feedstock and Catalyst Concentration on Biodiesel Production

2012 ◽  
pp. 23-32
Author(s):  
Norzita Ngadi ◽  
Hajar Alias ◽  
Siti Aktar Ishak
Keyword(s):  
Catalyst Concentration ◽  
Heat Of Combustion ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Soap Content ◽  
Soybean Oils ◽  
Used Oil ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Percentage Yield ◽  
Transesterification Method

In this study, production of biodiesel from new and used palm and soybean oils was carried out using a transesterification method. The effect of catalyst amount used towards the percentage yield, soap content and heat of combustion of the biodiesel produced was investigated. The soap content and heat combustion of the biodiesel were determined using titration (AOCS Cc-95) and heat calorimeter bomb (ASTM D240-09), respectively. The results showed that catalyst concentration of 0.5 w/w% gave the best result in terms of yield of biodiesel produced from both palm and soybean oils. However, the quality of biodiesel (i.e. soap content and heat of combustion) produced from palm and soybean oils behaved differently towards catalyst concentration. Overall, both oils (palm and soybean), either new or used oil apparently showed no significant difference in term of yield or qualities of biodiesel produced. This indicates that the used oil has high potential as an economical and practical future source of biodiesel.

scholarly journals Effect of nitrogen and potassium fertilization on the production and quality of oil in Jatropha curcas L. under the dry and warm climate conditions of Colombia

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Montenegro R. ◽  
Stanislav Magnitskiy ◽  
Martha C. Henao T.
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Oleic Acid ◽  
Jatropha Curcas ◽  
Oil Content ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Oil Composition

This study was conducted to assess fruit and seed yield, oil content and oil composition of Jatropha curcas fertilized with different doses of nitrogen and potassium in Espinal (Tolima, Colombia). The yields ranged from 4,570 to 8,800 kg ha-1 of fruits and from 2,430 to 4,746 kg ha-1 of seeds. These yields showed that the fertilizer dose of 150 kg ha-1 N + 120 kg ha-1K increased fruit production by 92% and seed production by 95%, which represents an increase of about 100% in oil production, which increased from 947 to 1,900 kg ha-1. The total oil content in the seeds ranged from 38.7 to 40.1% (w/w) with a high content of the unsaturated fatty acids oleic (> 47%) and linoleic acid (> 29%). The highest content of oleic acid in the seed oil was from the unfertilized control plants and plants with an application of 100 kg ha-1 of N and 60 kg ha-1 of K, with an average of 48%. The lowest content of oleic acid was registered when a low dose of nitrogen and a high level of potassium were applied at a ratio of 1:2.4 and doses of 50 kg ha-1 N + 120 kg ha-1 K, respectively. Low contents of the saturated fatty acids palmitic (13.4%) and stearic (7.26%) were obtained, making this oil suitable for biodiesel production. The nitrogen was a more important nutrient for the production and quality of oil in J. curcas than potassium under the studied conditions of soil and climate.

scholarly journals Pencucian biodiesel dengan metode kontak gelembung

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 738
Author(s):  
Yoel Pasae ◽  
John Stephen
Keyword(s):  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Water Molecules ◽  
Air Bubbles ◽  
Process Technology ◽  
Technical Standards ◽  
Purity Level ◽  
Washing Process ◽  
Washing Method ◽  
Total Glycerol

Until today, the conversion of palm oil and recovery of glycerol as a byproduct have been extensively investigated. The purity level of product from the washing process in the biodiesel production technology heavily influences the quality of the biodiesel product. Therefore, this research is aimed at identifying the biodiesel washing process technology which is able to produce biodiesel according to standards for diesel engine application. The washing process employed in this research is the bubble method, which utilizes air bubbles injected from the bottom as a carrier form water molecules to the top layer of the contactor (the biodiesel phase) which contains glycerol, soap, and residual methanol. This bubble method enables the contact between water molecules and glycerol in the biodiesel phase, when the bubbles are swept to the fluid surface, without any external agitation. Experimental results indicate that with a three-stage washing process, the total glycerol content in the biodiesel can be reduced to approach the technical standards for combustion in diesel engines, or the Biodiesel Tentative Standards stipulated by the Indonesian Biodiesel Forum.Keywords: Bubble washing method, biodiesel AbstrakSampai dewasa ini proses konversi reaksi minyak kelapa sawit dan recovery gliserol sebagai hasil samping telah banyak diteliti. Tingkat kemurnian hasil dari tahapan proses pencucian dalam teknologi produksi biodiesel sangat menentukan kualitas biodiesel yang dihasilkan. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan teknologi proses pencucian biodiesel sehingga diperoleh biodiesel yang memenuhi standar untuk penggunaan pada mesin-mesin diesel. Proses pencucian yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode gelembung, yang memanfaatkan gelembung udara yang dinjeksikan dari bagian bawah kolom (bottom) sebagai carrier (pembawa) molekul air ke bagian atas (fasa biodiesel) yang mengandung gliserol, sabun dan sisa metanol. Dengan metode gelembung ini, akan memungkinkan molekul air berkontakan dengan gliserol pada fasa biodiesel, saat terbawa ke permukaan fluida, tanpa dilakukan pengadukan eksternal. Dari hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dengan sistim pencucian tiga tahap, kadar gliserol total dalam biodiesel dapat diturunkan hingga mendekati standar untuk pembakaran pada mesin diesel atau Standar Tentatif Biodiesel dari Forum Biodiesel Indonesia.Kata Kunci: Metode Pencucian Gelembung, Biodiesel.

Analysis of Bio-Oil Produced by Co-Pyrolysis of Mahua Seed and Polystyrene

2015 ◽  
Vol 787 ◽  
pp. 771-775
Author(s):  
Debalaxmi Pradhan ◽  
R.K. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Heating Rate ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Synergetic Effect ◽  
Blend Ratio ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Bio Oil ◽  
Quality Of Products ◽  
Temperature Heating

TheProduction of biofuel from biomass sources is believed to reduce the reliance of fossil fuel and its cost. This investigation was aimed to produce and characterize the bio-oil obtained from co-pyrolysis. Two different feed stocks were used for co-pyrolysis; one is Mahua seed (MS) and the other one is Polystyrene (PS). The effect in addition of plastic to biomass in pyrolysis process were investigated on the yield and quality of products. Experiments were conducted in a semi-batch pyrolysis reactor under various parameters of temperature, heating rate and blending ratio. The results indicated that a temperature of 525 °C, and blend ratio of 1:1is maximumwith a heating rate of 20 °C/min. The yield of bio-oil obtained from the co-pyrolysis was found to be approximately 71%, which was higher about 22% than that of yield obtained from pyrolysis of Mahua seed (MS) alone. Further the bio-oil was characterized using different spectroscopic and chromatographic analyses. The analysis of the results for characterization of bio-oil indicated that the synergetic effect increased the bio-oil yield and its quality.

Effect of torrefaction and fractional condensation on the quality of bio-oil from biomass pyrolysis for fuel applications

Fuel ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 312 ◽  
pp. 122959
Author(s):  
Soheil Valizadeh ◽  
Daejun Oh ◽  
Jungho Jae ◽  
Sumin Pyo ◽  
Hoyeon Jang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biomass Pyrolysis ◽  
Bio Oil ◽  
Fractional Condensation

scholarly journals Biodiesel Production from Spent Coffee Grounds

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (40) ◽  
pp. 113-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lenka Blinová ◽  
Alica Bartošová ◽  
Maroš Sirotiak
Keyword(s):  
Organic Solvents ◽  
Oil Extraction ◽  
Waste Material ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Spent Coffee Grounds ◽  
Drying Oil ◽  
Biodiesel Feedstock ◽  
Coffee Grounds ◽  
Coffee Oil

Abstract The residue after brewing the spent coffee grounds is an oil-containing waste material having a potential of being used as biodiesel feedstock. Biodiesel production from the waste coffee grounds oil involves collection and transportation of coffee residue, drying, oil extraction, and finally production of biodiesel. Different methods of oil extraction with organic solvents under different conditions show significant differences in the extraction yields. In the manufacturing of biodiesel from coffee oil, the level of reaction completion strongly depends on the quality of the feedstock oil. This paper presents an overview of oil extraction and a method of biodiesel production from spent coffee grounds.

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