Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology for Biodiesel Production by Double-Pipe Static Mixer Reactor
Wissarut Attahiran,
Kulchanat Prasertsit,
Songtham Photaworn
Abstract:This study investigates continuous biodiesel production from refined palm oil (RPO) using a 250-cm-length double-pipe static mixer (DPSM), mixing elements were employed first with the low-pressure drop static mixer (LPD-SM) and second with the Kenics Static Mixer (K-SM). Four key independent parameters in the transesterification reaction -methanol (MeOH) to RPO molar ratio, KOH concentration, static mixer length, and residence time -were optimized to achieve the desired methyl ester content (%E, wt.%), set at … Show more
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