Abstract
Biodiesel was prepared from the crude oil of Simarouba glauca by transesterification with methanol in the presence of KOH as a catalyst. The reaction parameters such as catalyst concentration, alcohol to oil molar ratio, temperature and rate of mixing were optimised for the production of Simarouba oil methyl ester. The yield of methyl esters from Simarouba oil under the optimal condition was 94–95%. Important fuel properties of methyl esters of Simarouba oil (biodiesel) was compared with ASTM and DIN EN 14214. The viscosity was found to be 4.68 Cst at 40°C and the flashpoint was 165°C.
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