Author/Authors :
da Cunha، نويسنده , , Michele Espinosa and Krause، نويسنده , , Laiza Canielas and Moraes، نويسنده , , Maria Silvana Aranda and Faccini، نويسنده , , Candice Schmitt and Jacques، نويسنده , , Rosângela Assis and Almeida، نويسنده , , Suelen Rodrigues and Rodrigues، نويسنده , , Maria Regina Alves and Caramمo، نويسنده , , Elina Bastos، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
In the present work, the process of biodiesel production in a pilot plant has been studied using beef tallow as raw materials with methanol and potassium hydroxide as catalyst. The biodiesel quality is regulated by Brazilian specifications (Resolution 42) by the National Agency of Petroleum (ANP). The alkaline transesterification of animal fat with methanol produces a biodiesel with high quality and also with a good conversion rate. The process is possible but the economical viability must be improved by recovering methanol and glycerin. The obtained results have been used for industrial scale up of the process.
Keywords :
biodiesel , Animal fat , Pilot plant , Beef tallow
