Optimization the Production of Biodiesel
School Name
Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Biochemistry
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
Biodiesel is currently 5-10% less efficient than diesel depending on what type of blend used. If the student tests the difference in the two step catalyst percents mixture then the student will see that an 80:20 mixture will be the most efficient. The student tested if there was a difference in the efficiency in the two stage catalyst mixture for biodiesel. This was done by acquiring baseline data by putting 100% of the catalyst in the first 3 batches. After this the catalyst was taken down when initially put in by 10% so a 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40, 50:50 and 40:60 mixtures were used. The data received showed that there was a difference in the efficiency of percents when mixing the catalyst into the waste vegetable oil. The data collected showed that a 40:60 and 80:20 mixtures proved to be the most efficient based on the averages. The hypothesis was proven to be incorrect from the data acquired. This data will help to find the more efficient form by giving a starting point for what percent of catalyst to use. Key Words: Waste Vegetable Oil (WVO): Is vegetable that has been used and is going to be thrown out. Catalyst: A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without undergoing any permanent chemical change itself. B100 Biodiesel: Pure 100% biodiesel with no Petroleum diesel additives. B20 Biodiesel: A 20% biodiesel and 80% diesel fuel mixture.
Recommended Citation
Rowell, Noah, "Optimization the Production of Biodiesel" (2017). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 14.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2017/all/14
Location
Wall 118
Start Date
3-25-2017 12:00 PM
Presentation Format
Oral Only
Group Project
No
Optimization the Production of Biodiesel
Wall 118
Biodiesel is currently 5-10% less efficient than diesel depending on what type of blend used. If the student tests the difference in the two step catalyst percents mixture then the student will see that an 80:20 mixture will be the most efficient. The student tested if there was a difference in the efficiency in the two stage catalyst mixture for biodiesel. This was done by acquiring baseline data by putting 100% of the catalyst in the first 3 batches. After this the catalyst was taken down when initially put in by 10% so a 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40, 50:50 and 40:60 mixtures were used. The data received showed that there was a difference in the efficiency of percents when mixing the catalyst into the waste vegetable oil. The data collected showed that a 40:60 and 80:20 mixtures proved to be the most efficient based on the averages. The hypothesis was proven to be incorrect from the data acquired. This data will help to find the more efficient form by giving a starting point for what percent of catalyst to use. Key Words: Waste Vegetable Oil (WVO): Is vegetable that has been used and is going to be thrown out. Catalyst: A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without undergoing any permanent chemical change itself. B100 Biodiesel: Pure 100% biodiesel with no Petroleum diesel additives. B20 Biodiesel: A 20% biodiesel and 80% diesel fuel mixture.
