The Optimization of Biodiesel Production from a Novel Source of Wild Non-Edible Oil Yielding Plant Silybum Marianum

摘要: This study is confined to optimization of biodiesel production from a non-edible oil yielding plant milk thistle (Silybum marianum) Mediterranean origin reported as new source used raw material for production. explains analysis through base catalyzed transesterification. Effects four different variables includes the reactant ratio, catalyst concentration, reaction temperature and time were studied. It found that 80% fatty acids converted into acid methyl esters within 75 min at 60°C by using 5:1 molar ratio (methanol oil). The stated order significant factors effecting yield was concentration > methanol ratio. fuel properties FAMEs including color, density, kinematic viscosity, sulfur content, total number, flash point, pour distillation, cloud calorific value, cetane index determined ...