Process Optimization of the Transesterification Processes of Palm Kernel and Soybean Oils for Lube Oil Synthesis

Sanni, Samuel Eshorame and Emetere, Moses and Efeovbokhan, Vincent Enon and Udonne, Joseph Denis (2017) Process Optimization of the Transesterification Processes of Palm Kernel and Soybean Oils for Lube Oil Synthesis. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 12 (14). pp. 4113-4129. ISSN 0973-4562

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Abstract

Palm kernel and soybean oils were used as raw materials to produce lube oils. Their transesterification/conversion processes were investigated for different catalyst-oil concentrations. The optimum conditions for obtaining biolubricants with improved properties were found to be close for both oils. For the palm kernel oil, the maximum conversion of the triglyceride to methyl ester was 98 % at an optimum temperature of 56 oC for catalyst concentration of 0.6, 6:1 methanol-oil ratio and lube oil yield of 92 %, while for soybean oil, the conditions for maximum conversion (95%) of the triglyceride in the soybean oil occurred at 60 oC, for 0.5 catalyst concentration and 6:1 methanol-oil ratio with lube oil yield of 88 %. Furthermore, the PKO gave higher biolube oil yield compared to soybean oil. The addition of ethylene glycol coupled with subsequent blending of the oils with mineral oils helped to modify the products of the second transesterification which resulted in the desired lube oils.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Bio-lube oil; Catalyst concentration; Conversion; Methyl ester yield; transesterification processes
Subjects:	Q Science > QC Physics T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Physics
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	27 Apr 2018 12:28
Last Modified:	27 Apr 2018 12:28
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/10707

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