Impact of Various Factors on the Transesterification Reaction: Case of the biodiesel production from Waste Cooking Oil

Abstract

the goal of this study is to enhance and enhance biodiesel synthesis from waste cooking oil. The impacts of a new combination of factors that may affect the yield were explored and optimized utilizing a central composite design and response surface methodology. The results revealed that the molar ratio and catalyst quantity had the greatest impact on biodiesel yield. In addition, to anticipate the yield, a quadratic model that linked the factors was built. Optimal biodiesel production may be achieved under the following conditions, according to this optimization: temperature of 60°C, a 1.6 % wt catalyst mass, a 7.8:1 methanol: WCO molar ratio and mixing speed of 400 rpm.