Enhancing biodiesel yield and purification with a recently developed centrifuge machine: A response surface methodology approach
Biodiesel production processes, such as gravity settling, have limitations in terms of biodiesel yield, purification efficiency, operating time in the separation process, and more extensive equipment. Therefore, this study has focused on using a recently developed centrifuge machine for biodiesel se...
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| description | Biodiesel production processes, such as gravity settling, have limitations in terms of biodiesel yield, purification efficiency, operating time in the separation process, and more extensive equipment. Therefore, this study has focused on using a recently developed centrifuge machine for biodiesel separation to address these challenges due to its compact design, high efficiency, and simplicity. Additionally, this study aimed to optimize the separation efficiency of glycerol from biodiesel using a centrifuge machine, employing response surface methodology (RSM) with central composite design (CCD). The optimum conditions for separating glycerol from biodiesel via centrifuge machine are a rotation speed of 1800 rpm, a mixture flow rate of 192.25 ml/min, and a temperature of 55 °C, respectively. In optimum conditions, 94.52% separation efficiency was achieved. Biodiesel production can be improved, leading to higher yields and greater purity. The utilization of RSM proved valuable in determining the optimum conditions for separation. Furthermore, the machine successfully separated the biodiesel to meet ASTM D6751 and EN 14,214 standards. The results highlight the potential of the centrifuge machine for efficient and reliable biodiesel production, contributing to the advancement of the biodiesel industry. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c1cd38cc47d04358af74f971d9dacb632024-04-05T04:41:20ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-04-01107e29018Enhancing biodiesel yield and purification with a recently developed centrifuge machine: A response surface methodology approachWarunee Limmun0Thatchapol Chungcharoen1Chaiwat Rattanamechaiskul2Kittisak Phetpan3Wanida Limmun4Department of Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Prince of Chumphon Campus, 17/1, Chumko Pathio, Chumphon, 86160, ThailandDepartment of Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Prince of Chumphon Campus, 17/1, Chumko Pathio, Chumphon, 86160, Thailand; Corresponding author. Department of Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Prince of Chumphon Campus, Chumphon, 86160, Thailand.Department of Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Prince of Chumphon Campus, 17/1, Chumko Pathio, Chumphon, 86160, ThailandDepartment of Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Prince of Chumphon Campus, 17/1, Chumko Pathio, Chumphon, 86160, ThailandCenter of Excellence in Data Science for Health Study, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, ThailandBiodiesel production processes, such as gravity settling, have limitations in terms of biodiesel yield, purification efficiency, operating time in the separation process, and more extensive equipment. Therefore, this study has focused on using a recently developed centrifuge machine for biodiesel separation to address these challenges due to its compact design, high efficiency, and simplicity. Additionally, this study aimed to optimize the separation efficiency of glycerol from biodiesel using a centrifuge machine, employing response surface methodology (RSM) with central composite design (CCD). The optimum conditions for separating glycerol from biodiesel via centrifuge machine are a rotation speed of 1800 rpm, a mixture flow rate of 192.25 ml/min, and a temperature of 55 °C, respectively. In optimum conditions, 94.52% separation efficiency was achieved. Biodiesel production can be improved, leading to higher yields and greater purity. The utilization of RSM proved valuable in determining the optimum conditions for separation. Furthermore, the machine successfully separated the biodiesel to meet ASTM D6751 and EN 14,214 standards. The results highlight the potential of the centrifuge machine for efficient and reliable biodiesel production, contributing to the advancement of the biodiesel industry.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024050497CentrifugeSeparation efficiencyResponse surface methodologyCentral composite designBiodieselGlycerol |
| spellingShingle | Warunee Limmun Thatchapol Chungcharoen Chaiwat Rattanamechaiskul Kittisak Phetpan Wanida Limmun Enhancing biodiesel yield and purification with a recently developed centrifuge machine: A response surface methodology approach Heliyon Centrifuge Separation efficiency Response surface methodology Central composite design Biodiesel Glycerol |
| title | Enhancing biodiesel yield and purification with a recently developed centrifuge machine: A response surface methodology approach |
| title_full | Enhancing biodiesel yield and purification with a recently developed centrifuge machine: A response surface methodology approach |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing biodiesel yield and purification with a recently developed centrifuge machine: A response surface methodology approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing biodiesel yield and purification with a recently developed centrifuge machine: A response surface methodology approach |
| title_short | Enhancing biodiesel yield and purification with a recently developed centrifuge machine: A response surface methodology approach |
| title_sort | enhancing biodiesel yield and purification with a recently developed centrifuge machine a response surface methodology approach |
| topic | Centrifuge Separation efficiency Response surface methodology Central composite design Biodiesel Glycerol |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024050497 |
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