Impact of mixing speed & reaction time on the biodiesel production from sunflower oil

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. abed Al-Khadim M. Hasan Mechanical Engineering Dep.University of Technology
  • Assist. Prof. Dr. Mahmoud A. Mashkour Mechanical Engineering Dep. University of Technology
  • Lecturer. Amer A. Mohammed Mechanical Dep. Engineering College Al-Mustasiriyah University
Keywords: Biodiesel, Transesterification, bio-fuel, Methanol, Stirring speed.

Abstract

In this work the effect of stirring speed & reaction time on biodiesel production are studied experimentally by using transesterification reaction process with 1:7 oil (cooking oil) to methanol ratio, NaOH catalyst of 1wt% of oil weight and reaction temperature of 550C. The experiments conducted with stirring speeds of (200, 400, 600, 800) rpm and shaking times (1, 2 and 4) hours. The results showed that, the highest production of biodiesel (96%) using 600 rpm and shaking time 2hr. and the biodiesel can be used as fuel in engines and burners.

Published
2017-12-21
How to Cite
M. Hasan, A. P. D. abed A.-K., A. Mashkour, A. P. D. M., & A. Mohammed, L. A. (2017). Impact of mixing speed & reaction time on the biodiesel production from sunflower oil. Association of Arab Universities Journal of Engineering Sciences, 24(3), 101-134. Retrieved from https://jaaru.org/index.php/auisseng/article/view/57
Issue
Vol 24 No 3 (2017)
Section
Articles