Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-1 | Issue-02 | 49-54
Research Article
The Effects of Transesterification and Blending on the Fatty Acid Profiles of Vegetable Oils
Akinola AO
Published : June 30, 2016
Abstract
Vegetable oils are basically of fatty acids and the amount present can affect the properties of the resulting
biodiesel. The aim of this study is to investigate how the transesterification affects the fatty acid profile of the resulting
biodiesel produced. Seven vegetable oil types were selected for the study. They were transesterified and blended with
diesel and the fatty acid profiles determined by method of gas chromatography. The results obtained shows that fatty acid
profile of vegetable oils changes slightly after transesterification and mostly constant with blending.