Yield Characteristic of Biodiesel Derived From Used Vegetable Oil Methyl Ester (UVOME) Blended With Diesel, in the Presence of Sodium Hydroxide (NAOH) and Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) Catalyst, As Alternative Fuel for Diesel Engines

International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD), Vol. 8, Issue 1 Feb 2018, 9-16

8 Pages Posted: 27 Aug 2018

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Sangeetha Krishnamoorthi

Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology

M. Prabhahar

Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology

M. Saravana Kumar

Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology

S. Sendilvelan

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Date Written: February 28, 2018

Abstract

Used vegetable oil methyl ester (UVOME) was derived through transesterification process, by using used vegetable oil (UVO) and methanol in the presence of either sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or Potassium hydroxide (KOH) catalyst. The UVO, methanol and NaOH catalyst were mixed with various proportions, in mixing tank and heated up to 55-60oC, at constant speed stirring for 4 hours and cool it for 12 hours, to retrieve the UVOME. To get the better yield of biodiesel, the various proportions of UVO, methanol and NaOH were taken for producing the biodiesel. Then, this yield is compared with the same proportions of UVO and methanol, in presence of the catalyst KOH. The yield of produced biodiesels of BN (Bio-diesel in presence of NaOH), BK (Bio-diesel in presence of KOH) were analyzed. The maximum yield (87%) of UVOME (BK) was derived through transesterification, in the presence of KOH catalyst was higher than the yield of UVOME (BN), which was derived by using NaOH catalyst. If the methanol and catalyst concentration were increased in transesterification process, the yield of BK and BN were also increased.

Keywords: Used Vegetable Oil Methyl Ester, Catalyst, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide & Biodiesel Yield

Suggested Citation

Krishnamoorthi, Sangeetha and Prabhahar, M. and Kumar, M. Saravana and Sendilvelan, S., Yield Characteristic of Biodiesel Derived From Used Vegetable Oil Methyl Ester (UVOME) Blended With Diesel, in the Presence of Sodium Hydroxide (NAOH) and Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) Catalyst, As Alternative Fuel for Diesel Engines (February 28, 2018). International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD), Vol. 8, Issue 1 Feb 2018, 9-16 , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3232770

Sangeetha Krishnamoorthi (Contact Author)

Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology

Chennai, 603 104
India

M. Prabhahar

Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology

Chennai, 603 104
India

M. Saravana Kumar

Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology

Chennai, 603 104
India

S. Sendilvelan

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Chennai
India

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