Optimization of Transesterification of Beef Tallow for Biodiesel Production

The transesterification reaction of beef tallow to biodiesel using Cs 2 O/γ-Al 2 O 3 as a solid base catalyst was studied. Response surface methodology and central composite rotation design were employed to optimize the reaction conditions. The optimum conditions giving 95.5% biodiesel yield were: r...

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Published in2011 Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference pp. 1 - 4
Main Authors Guizhuan Xu, Xiaoyan Cui, Shuaiyao Fan, Bailiang Zhang, Huamin Song, Xiaobin Yan, Xiaoqin Ma, Dechuan Kong
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.03.2011
Subjects
Biofuels
Methanol
Optimization
Production
Response surface methodology
Solids
Three dimensional displays
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Summary:The transesterification reaction of beef tallow to biodiesel using Cs 2 O/γ-Al 2 O 3 as a solid base catalyst was studied. Response surface methodology and central composite rotation design were employed to optimize the reaction conditions. The optimum conditions giving 95.5% biodiesel yield were: reaction time 120 min, temperature 66°C, catalyst amount 5.3% (based on the weight of oil), molar ratio of methanol to oil 10.5:1.
ISBN:9781424462537
1424462533
ISSN:2157-4839
DOI:10.1109/APPEEC.2011.5749079