Essays about: "Homogen catalys"

Found 2 essays containing the words Homogen catalys.

  1. 1. Production of biodiesel from corn oil and ethanol by homogeneous alkali catalyzed transesterification

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemivetenskap (CHE)

    Author : Atahualpa Mendez; [2011]
    Keywords : Biodiesel; Corn oil; Ethanol; Homogen catalys; Transesterification;

    Abstract : This report gives a general overview on biodiesel production, its motivations, characteristics and recent developments, mainly focused in the Brazilian case. The Brazilian National Program for Production and Use of Biodiesel (PNPB) launched 2003 created a demand of biodiesel and stimulated the biodiesel production. READ MORE

  3. 2. Production of biodiesel from sunflower oil and ethanol by base catalyzed transesterification

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemivetenskap (CHE)

    Author : Alejandro Sales; [2011]
    Keywords : Biodiesel; Ethanol; Homogen catalys; Sunflower oil; Transesterification;

    Abstract : Biodiesel is an attractive alternative fuel for diesel engines.The feedstock for biodiesel production is usually vegetable oil, pure oil or waste cooking oil, or animal fats The most common way today to produce biodiesel is by transesterification of the oils with an alcohol in the presence of an alkaline catalyst. READ MORE