Optimizing Biodiesel Production From Rubber Seed Oil Using Conventional Method

Sarvin Ram, Seriramulu (2015) Optimizing Biodiesel Production From Rubber Seed Oil Using Conventional Method. Project Report. UTeM, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

The rapid increase in the use of the world’s crude oil reserve and diminishing of the natural source has accelerated the hunt for renewable energy. Biodiesel has proven to be able to provide energy as per the requirement of various sectors and will required in a large scale. This study focuses on the optimization of biodiesel production using rubber seed oil (RSO) via transesterification process which is proven to be the easiest and most productive method for biodiesel production in large scale with the aid of cockle as catalyst. The optimization of analytical procedures has been carried out by using Minitab software where the chosen multivariate statistic technique is Response Surface Methodology (RSM) in order to determine the optimum parameters values so that optimum yield can be achieved. The parameters involved are methanol to oil ratio, catalyst weight percentage, and reaction time. From the analysis done using Minitab software, the result obtained for optimum yield is 99.63 % by using parameter values of 18:1 methanol to oil ratio, 5 % catalyst weight percentage, and 2 hours reaction time. This study proves that production of biodiesel in a large scale is achievable and a step into a greener future where power generation solely depends on renewable sources.

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