Thermochemical Conversion of non-Food Feedstock of Moringa oleifera Seed Bio-Oil to the Biodiesel and its Blends with n- Butanol-diesel and Utilization of Glycerol Obtained as By-product

摘要

The Present work aims to produce of biodiesel from Moringa oleifera by Thermochemical conversion (TCC) and purification, utilization of glycerol. 30% (w/w) bio oil and high yield of biodiesel was achieved by the TCC process. The execution of biodiesel was expanded by the mixes with butanol-diesel (Biodiesel+Butanol+Disesl) in various extents. The obtained biodiesel and its blends were characterised by ASTM. Crude glycerols were obtained as a by-product from the methyl ester of Moringa oleifera seeds. H_3PO_4, H_2SO_4, HCl and HNO_3 were used for the purification of crude glycerol. Purified glycerol was characterised by the density, alkalinity, ash content, Moisture content, FT-IR etc. study confirmed the purification and formation of glycerol.