Theoretical assessment of biomethane production from algal residues after biodiesel production

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liandong Zhu ◽  
Zhaohua Li ◽  
Erkki Hiltunen
Keyword(s):  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Algal Residues ◽  
Biomethane Production ◽  
Theoretical Assessment

scholarly journals The impact of crude glycerol from biodiesel production and its trace element content on biomethane production in a batch experiment: modelling as a step towards impartial routine comparison of results

2021 ◽  
pp. 11-24
Author(s):  
Sabina Kolbl Repinc ◽  
Leon Deutsch ◽  
Dragiša Savić ◽  
Franci Steinman ◽  
Bojana Danilović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Element ◽  
Crude Glycerol ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Batch Experiment ◽  
Inorganic Salts ◽  
Lag Phase ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Biomethane Production

In this study, crude glycerol from the biodiesel industry was tested as a co-substrate in biogas production. To investigate the influence of crude glycerol and the underlying trace element (TE) content on the efficiency of biomethane production, a batch experiment using Automatic Methane Potential Test System (AMPTS II) was carried out. The single addition of crude glycerol significantly contributed only to the total content of K (14.4%), Si (17.3%), and P (11.6%), whereas the contributions of other metals were within the range of other substrates. The addition of crude glycerol increased biomethane production, however, its utilization beyond 1% of total volume resulted in prolonged lag phase and final cessation of biomethane production. The negative effects of inorganic salts present in crude glycerol were reflected in progressively diminishing parts of glycerol and methanol being utilized in its anaerobic digestion, posing serious problems for daily routine use. A nonlinear least square regression analysis was performed to fit the Gompertz, Logistic, Transfer, and Richards models to biomethane production. The most suitable model was the Richards model, exhibiting the best fit to the experimental curves for complex substrates. Glycerol fractions remaining after biodiesel production have to be pre-tested for their negative effects on the content of TEs and inorganic salts, lag phase in biogas production, before they are used as co-substrates in biogas production phase.

A theoretical assessment of dismissal rates and unit performance, with empirical evidence.

2020 ◽  
Vol 105 (5) ◽  
pp. 527-537
Author(s):  
Mark A. Maltarich ◽  
Greg Reilly ◽  
Chris DeRose
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Unit Performance ◽  
Theoretical Assessment

Biodiesel production from non-edible oils: A review

2020 ◽  
pp. 149-159
Author(s):  
Jatinder Kataria ◽  
Saroj Kumar Mohapatra ◽  
Amit Pal
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Edible Oils ◽  
Control Measure ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Pollution Level ◽  
Animal Fats ◽  
The World

The limited fossil reserves, spiraling price and environmental impact due to usage of fossil fuels leads the world wide researchers’ interest in using alternative renewable and environment safe fuels that can meet the energy demand. Biodiesel is an emerging renewable alternative fuel to conventional diesel which can be produced from both edible and non-edible oils, animal fats, algae etc. The society is in dire need of using renewable fuels as an immediate control measure to mitigate the pollution level. In this work an attempt is made to review the requisite and access the capability of the biodiesel in improving the environmental degradation.

PENGARUH PELARUT KLOROFORM DALAM PEMURNIAN GLISEROL DENGAN PROSES ASIDIFIKASI ASAM KLORIDA

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
Windi Monica Surbakti ◽  
Gerson Rico M.H ◽  
Mersi Suriani Sinaga
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Extraction Time ◽  
Glycerol Concentration ◽  
Purification Process ◽  
Soap Content ◽  
Test Volume ◽  
Base Content ◽  
Water Salt

Glycerol as a byproduct of biodiesel production was approximately formed 10% of the biodiesel weight. Impurities which contained in the glycerol such as catalyst, soap, methanol, water, salt, and matter organic non glycerol (MONG) have a significant effect on the glycerol concentration. So, it is necessary to treat the impurities. The purpose of this study is to know the effect of chloroform to glycerol purification process with acidification method using hydrochloric acid as pretreatment process. This research was begun with acid addition to the glycerol to neutralize the base content and to split the soap content into free fatty acid and salt, that are more easily separated from glycerol. Then the process was continued with extraction by the solvent chloroform using the variable of test volume ratio (v/v) (1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2)  and the extraction time (20, 40, and 60 minutes). The results showed that the more volume of solvent used, gave less extraction time to produce high purity of glycerol. The highest purity produced in this study amounted to 90,9082% is obtained at the ratio of the volume solvent (v/v) 1:1 with extraction time 60 minutes.

Biodiesel Production from Microalgae

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Mohammadi ◽  
M. Azizollahi-Aliabadi
Keyword(s):  
Biodiesel Production
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