Optimal parameter of FFA conversion
The optimal parameters of ferric sulfate loaded on activated carbon catalysis of
PFAD obtained by range analysis are the following: reaction temperature 95ºC,
molar ratio of PFAD to methanol 1:12, reaction time 6 h, activated carbon
loaded with 20 wt% of ferric sulfate at 40 %(wt/wt of PFAD). The conversion of
FFA was 98.22% when the reaction was performed under these conditions.
%Methyl ester were determine by TLC. It consists of 98 wt%FAME.