Abstract
The transesterification reaction of sunflower, mustard and linseed oil with ethyl alcohol was studied using potassium hydroxide as a catalyst. The physicochemical properties and low-temperature characteristics of the feedstock and obtained products were studied. The most preferred feedstock for the biodiesel fuel production had been determined.
Highlights
In the modern world the motor fuels consumption is increasing every year [1, 2], which leads to an increase in oil production, the development of new fields and, to reserves depletion and higher prices for hydrocarbons feedstock
Biodiesel is the only alternative energy source that is suitable for all mechanic transport with conventional diesel engines [3]
As can be seen from table 5, which presents the product yields after residual alcohol distillation, the highest yield is observed for the product obtained from sunflower oil, the lowest – for the product obtained from mustard oil
Summary
In the modern world the motor fuels consumption is increasing every year [1, 2], which leads to an increase in oil production, the development of new fields and, to reserves depletion and higher prices for hydrocarbons feedstock. One of the most popular types of alternative fuel is biodiesel, an environmentally friendly and safe to use energy source, the feedstock for the production of which is renewable. Biodiesel has advantages over conventional diesel in terms of aromatic hydrocarbon content, sulfur, flash point and biodestruction. It can be used on mechanic transport both in pure form and as a mixture with diesel fuel. Biodiesel is the only alternative energy source that is suitable for all mechanic transport with conventional diesel engines [3]. From a chemical point of view, biodiesel fuel is a monoesters mixture of higher fatty acids, obtained by transesterification of vegetable oils and animal fats [4].
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