O. A. Aworanti

Effect of Process Variables on the Transesterification Process of Palm Oil Sludge to Biodiesel

O. A. Aworanti, A. O. Ajani, S. E. Agarry, K. A. Babatunde & O. D. Akinwunmi · Biotechnology Journal International · 2019

In this research work, the optimum process variables (catalyst, methanol to oil ratio and reaction time) for transesterification of palm oil sludge (POS) to biodiesel were studied. The transesterification process was carried by mixture of palm oil sludge, methanol and catalyst wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2019/v23i230076

Statistical Optimization of Process Variables for Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil Using Heterogeneous Base Catalyst

O. A. Aworanti, S. E. Agarry & A. O. Ajani · Biotechnology Journal International · 2013

In this study, the effects of methanol-to-oil molar ratio, catalyst amount and reaction time on the transesterification of waste cooking oil (WCO) to biodiesel were investigated. Methanol with calcium oxide as a heterogeneous catalyst was used for the transesterification process...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2013/1381