E-Learning
CHMLTECH 510: Biodiesel Engineering
Kinetics Modeling
Modeling and Simulation of Reaction Kinetics for Biodiesel Production [pdf]
The Modelling of the Biodiesel Reaction [pdf]
Kinetics of Palm Oil Transesterification in a Batch Reactor [pdf]
Kinetics of Transesterificaion of Soybean Oil [pdf]
The Modelling of the Biodiesel Reaction [pdf] Excel Program [xls]
Optimization of a Batch Type Ethyl Ester Process [www]
Reactor Design
Introduction to Attainable Regions (AR) Theory [www]
Tutorial on AR[ppt]
Matlab sample on AR[www]
Staging-Reactor Sequencing Optimization [www]
Conversion and Reactor Sizing [www]
Process Design
Task: Use Aspen Plus to perform a biodiesel production
Specifications:
| - Feedstock: Canola oil - Transesterification conversion: 98% - Production rate: 500 kg/h - Methanol:triglyceride mole ratio: 6 - Catalysis: Sodium methoxide |
Reference:
| Process Modeling Approach for Evaluating the Economic Feasibility of Biodiesel Production [pdf] [www] |
| Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil: 1. Process Design and Technology Assessment [pdf] |
| Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil: 2. Economic Assessment and Sensitivity Analysis [pdf] |
Literature Review
The Fats and Oils: A General View [www]
Which biodiesel technologies exist in literature?
Compare diffenret reactors used in biodiesel production?
What are the standards and measurements on biodiesel?
An analysis of potential feedstocks for biodiesel production. Advantages and disadvantages of each.
What ae the reactions involved in the biodiesel production?
What are the life-cyle of biodiesel and its production components, including energy and carbon balance?
What are the waste streams associated with the production of biodiesel?
Comparative study of diferent catalyst used in biodiesel production.
Comparative analysis of biodiesel processes.