Preparation and properties of biodiesel from Cynara cardunculus L. oil
- Univ. de Extremadura, Badajoz (Spain). Dept. de Ingenieria Quimica y Energetica
A study was made of the reaction of transesterification of Cynara cardunculus L. oil by means of methanol, using sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and sodium methoxide as catalysts. The objective of the work was to characterize the methyl esters for use as biodiesels in internal combustion motors. The operation variables used were methanol concentration (5--21 wt %), catalyst concentration (0.1--1 wt %), and temperature (25--60 C). The evolution of the process was followed by gas chromatography, determining the concentration of the methyl esters at different reaction times. The biodiesel was characterized by determining its density, viscosity, high heating value, cetane index, cloud and pour points, Ramsbottom carbon residue, characteristics of distillation, and flash and combustion points according to ISO norms. The biodiesel with the best properties was obtained using 15% methanol, sodium methoxide as catalyst (1%), and 60 C temperature. This biodiesel has very similar properties to those of diesel No. 2.
- OSTI ID:
- 691433
- Journal Information:
- Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 38, Issue 8; Other Information: PBD: Aug 1999
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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