Transesterification
The fatty acid triglycerides themselves are esters of fatty
acids and the chemical splitting up of the heavy molecules,
giving rise to simpler esters, isknown as Transesterification.
The triglycerides are reacted with a suitable alcohol (Methyl,
Ethyl, or others) in the presence of a catalyst under a controlled
temperature for a given length of time. The final products are
Alkyl esters and Glycerin. The Alkyl esters, having favorable
properties as fuels for use in CI engines, are the main product
and the Glycerin, is a by-product.The chemical reaction of the
Tri-glyceride with Methyl alcohol is shown below. With higher
alcohols the chemical equation would change correspondingly.
Transesterification The fatty acid triglycerides themselves are esters of fatty acids and the chemical splitting up of the heavy molecules, giving rise to simpler esters, isknown as Transesterification. The triglycerides are reacted with a suitable alcohol (Methyl, Ethyl, or others) in the presence of a catalyst under a controlled temperature for a given length of time. The final products are Alkyl esters and Glycerin. The Alkyl esters, having favorable properties as fuels for use in CI engines, are the main product and the Glycerin, is a by-product.The chemical reaction of the Tri-glyceride with Methyl alcohol is shown below. With higher alcohols the chemical equation would change correspondingly.
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