Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-4 | Issue-06 | 248-252
Original Research Article
Process Optimization and Kinetics of Biodiesel Production from Renewable Raw Materials
Dr. Sumit Nandi, Dr. Rupa Bhattacharyya, Tamal Kanti Ghosh
Published : June 30, 2019
Abstract
Kinetics of biodiesel production from renewable raw material like soybean oil deodoriser distillate (SBODD) and
methanol (MeOH) in the presence of biocatalyst Novozyme 40013 (lipase from Candida antarctica) has been studied in
the present research investigation along with optimization of reaction parameters like molar ratio of alcohol to SBODD,
temperature and catalyst concentration. 5:1 molar ratios of alcohol to SBODD, 600C temperature with 5% concentration
of catalyst for 3 hrs of reaction duration are the optimum conditions identified which contributed 93.24% conversion.
Pseudo homogeneous kinetic model has been used to fit the experimental data and results have been analysed on the
basis of model data. Equilibrium constants (Kobs) have been evaluated through this kinetic model at different
temperatures and different molar ratios. By fitting the experimental data, the pre exponential factor and the activation
energy of the esterification reaction have been determined also. Kinetic analyses are in good agreement with
experimental results.