Optimization of fractional crystallization on crude biodiesel purification via response surface methodology

In order to improve separation and purification efficiency of biodiesel, an alternative method has been explored which is fractional crystallization. In this study, glycerol that has a higher melting point was formed as a solid phase while the pure biodiesel was remained in liquid phase during the c...

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Main Authors: Samsuri, S., Mohd Bakri, M.M.
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Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas
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spelling utp-eprints.217652018-08-01T02:04:56Z Optimization of fractional crystallization on crude biodiesel purification via response surface methodology Samsuri, S. Mohd Bakri, M.M. In order to improve separation and purification efficiency of biodiesel, an alternative method has been explored which is fractional crystallization. In this study, glycerol that has a higher melting point was formed as a solid phase while the pure biodiesel was remained in liquid phase during the crystallization process. Response surface methodology (RSM) and central composite design (CCD) were employed to search for the optimum operating conditions. The best responses were 0.117 and 46.734 for effective partition constant (K) and concentration efficiency (Eff), respectively, while the optimum operating conditions were coolant temperature at �9.5°C and stirring rate at 362 rpm. © 2017 Taylor & Francis. Taylor and Francis Inc. 2018 Article NonPeerReviewed https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85034222419&doi=10.1080%2f01496395.2017.1392975&partnerID=40&md5=41eecbbd955ad76e5bc15da69bdd79a5 Samsuri, S. and Mohd Bakri, M.M. (2018) Optimization of fractional crystallization on crude biodiesel purification via response surface methodology. Separation Science and Technology (Philadelphia), 53 (3). pp. 567-572. http://eprints.utp.edu.my/21765/
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description In order to improve separation and purification efficiency of biodiesel, an alternative method has been explored which is fractional crystallization. In this study, glycerol that has a higher melting point was formed as a solid phase while the pure biodiesel was remained in liquid phase during the crystallization process. Response surface methodology (RSM) and central composite design (CCD) were employed to search for the optimum operating conditions. The best responses were 0.117 and 46.734 for effective partition constant (K) and concentration efficiency (Eff), respectively, while the optimum operating conditions were coolant temperature at �9.5°C and stirring rate at 362 rpm. © 2017 Taylor & Francis.
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author Samsuri, S.
Mohd Bakri, M.M.
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Mohd Bakri, M.M.
Optimization of fractional crystallization on crude biodiesel purification via response surface methodology
author_sort Samsuri, S.
title Optimization of fractional crystallization on crude biodiesel purification via response surface methodology
title_short Optimization of fractional crystallization on crude biodiesel purification via response surface methodology
title_full Optimization of fractional crystallization on crude biodiesel purification via response surface methodology
title_fullStr Optimization of fractional crystallization on crude biodiesel purification via response surface methodology
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of fractional crystallization on crude biodiesel purification via response surface methodology
title_sort optimization of fractional crystallization on crude biodiesel purification via response surface methodology
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