Optimisation of bio-oil extraction process from Beauty Leaf (Calophyllum inophyllum) oil seed as a second generation biodiesel source
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Islam, A.K.M. Sadrul |
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2013
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The Beauty Leaf tree (Calophyllum inophyllum) is a potential source of non-edible vegetable oil for producing future generation biodiesel because of its ability to grow in a wide range of climate conditions, easy cultivation, high fruit production rate, and the high oil content in the seed. This plant naturally occurs in the coastal areas of Queensland and the Northern Territory in Australia, and is also widespread in south-east Asia, India and Sri Lanka. Although Beauty Leaf is traditionally used as a source of timber and orientation plant, its potential as a source of second generation biodiesel is yet to be exploited. In this study, the extraction process from the Beauty Leaf oil seed has been optimised in terms of seed preparation, moisture content and oil extraction methods. The two methods that have been considered to extract oil from the seed kernel are mechanical oil extraction using an electric powered screw press, and chemical oil extraction using n-hexane as an oil solvent. The study found that seed preparation has a significant impact on oil yields, especially in the screw press extraction method. Kernels prepared to 15% moisture content provided the highest oil yields for both extraction methods. Mechanical extraction using the screw press can produce oil from correctly prepared product at a low cost, however overall this method is ineffective with relatively low oil yields. Chemical extraction was found to be a very effective method for oil extraction for its consistence performance and high oil yield, but cost of production was relatively higher due to the high cost of solvent. However, a solvent recycle system can be implemented to reduce the production cost of Beauty Leaf biodiesel. The findings of this study are expected to serve as the basis from which industrial scale biodiesel production from Beauty Leaf can be made. |
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Elsevier Ltd. |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/58666/2/58666.pdf DOI:10.1016/j.proeng.2013.03.168 Jahirul, M.I., Brown, R.J., Senadeera, W., Ashwath, N., Laing, C., Leski-Taylor, J., & Rasul, M.G. (2013) Optimisation of bio-oil extraction process from Beauty Leaf (Calophyllum inophyllum) oil seed as a second generation biodiesel source. Procedia Engineering, 56, 619-624. |
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Copyright 2012 Elsevier Ltd. This is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in the journal, Procedia Engineering. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Procedia Engineering, Volume 56, (2013), DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2013.03.168 |
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School of Chemistry, Physics & Mechanical Engineering; Science & Engineering Faculty |
Palavras-Chave | #070000 AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES #090000 ENGINEERING #100000 TECHNOLOGY #Beauty Leaf #bio oil extraction #second generation biodiesel |
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Journal Article |