Biolubricant Production through Double Transesterification: Reactor Design for the Implementation of a Biorefinery Based on Rapeseed
The production and use of biolubricants as replacements for mineral lubricants align with the promotion of sustainable development goals, contributing to the sustainable economic growth of developing countries as well as the preservation of the environment. The implementation of biorefineries (where...
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doaj-267bafda8f504a59914bdcf2508ddc542021-07-23T14:03:24ZengMDPI AGProcesses2227-97172021-07-0191224122410.3390/pr9071224Biolubricant Production through Double Transesterification: Reactor Design for the Implementation of a Biorefinery Based on RapeseedJosé María Encinar0Sergio Nogales-Delgado1Antonio Pinilla2Department of Chemical Engineering and Physical-Chemistry, University of Extremadura, Avda. De Elvas s/n, 06006 Badajoz, SpainDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Physical-Chemistry, University of Extremadura, Avda. De Elvas s/n, 06006 Badajoz, SpainDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Physical-Chemistry, University of Extremadura, Avda. De Elvas s/n, 06006 Badajoz, SpainThe production and use of biolubricants as replacements for mineral lubricants align with the promotion of sustainable development goals, contributing to the sustainable economic growth of developing countries as well as the preservation of the environment. The implementation of biorefineries (where the production of biolubricants through transesterification could play an important role) is becoming important for these purposes, using natural feedstocks such as rapeseed, which is an interesting crop that can adapt to different climates under extreme weather conditions. The aim of this research work was to study the design of a reactor to produce rapeseed biolubricant through double transesterification of the corresponding vegetable oil. Thus, the kinetics to design a reactor was studied, sizing it according to the properties of the biolubricant and the demand in Spain. As a result, a SAE 10W30 biolubricant was obtained, which was suitable for Diesel engines. A batch reactor was selected for the production of this biolubricant at a national level, with a pseudo-first reaction order and a reactor volume of 9.66 m<sup>3</sup>.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/9/7/1224Brassica Napusfatty acid methyl esters2-Ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediolviscositybatch reactorkinetics |
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José María Encinar Sergio Nogales-Delgado Antonio Pinilla Biolubricant Production through Double Transesterification: Reactor Design for the Implementation of a Biorefinery Based on Rapeseed Processes Brassica Napus fatty acid methyl esters 2-Ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol viscosity batch reactor kinetics |
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José María Encinar Sergio Nogales-Delgado Antonio Pinilla |
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José María Encinar |
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Biolubricant Production through Double Transesterification: Reactor Design for the Implementation of a Biorefinery Based on Rapeseed |
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Biolubricant Production through Double Transesterification: Reactor Design for the Implementation of a Biorefinery Based on Rapeseed |
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Biolubricant Production through Double Transesterification: Reactor Design for the Implementation of a Biorefinery Based on Rapeseed |
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Biolubricant Production through Double Transesterification: Reactor Design for the Implementation of a Biorefinery Based on Rapeseed |
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Biolubricant Production through Double Transesterification: Reactor Design for the Implementation of a Biorefinery Based on Rapeseed |
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biolubricant production through double transesterification: reactor design for the implementation of a biorefinery based on rapeseed |
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The production and use of biolubricants as replacements for mineral lubricants align with the promotion of sustainable development goals, contributing to the sustainable economic growth of developing countries as well as the preservation of the environment. The implementation of biorefineries (where the production of biolubricants through transesterification could play an important role) is becoming important for these purposes, using natural feedstocks such as rapeseed, which is an interesting crop that can adapt to different climates under extreme weather conditions. The aim of this research work was to study the design of a reactor to produce rapeseed biolubricant through double transesterification of the corresponding vegetable oil. Thus, the kinetics to design a reactor was studied, sizing it according to the properties of the biolubricant and the demand in Spain. As a result, a SAE 10W30 biolubricant was obtained, which was suitable for Diesel engines. A batch reactor was selected for the production of this biolubricant at a national level, with a pseudo-first reaction order and a reactor volume of 9.66 m<sup>3</sup>. |
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Brassica Napus fatty acid methyl esters 2-Ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol viscosity batch reactor kinetics |
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