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Optimization of Production of Bio Diesel Using Aspen Plus

This document discusses the optimization of biodiesel production using ASPEN Plus simulation software. It examines different methods of biodiesel production, including transesterification and esterification. Two models of transesterification are explored - one using distillation and one without. The esterification process is also modeled. The goal is to determine optimal parameters for maximum conversion and minimum heat duty using ASPEN Plus process simulation.

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Optimization of Production of Bio Diesel Using Aspen Plus

This document discusses the optimization of biodiesel production using ASPEN Plus simulation software. It examines different methods of biodiesel production, including transesterification and esterification. Two models of transesterification are explored - one using distillation and one without. The esterification process is also modeled. The goal is to determine optimal parameters for maximum conversion and minimum heat duty using ASPEN Plus process simulation.

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OPTIMIZATION OF

PRODUCTION OF BIO DIESEL


USING ASPEN PLUS
P R O J E C T S U B M I T T E D B Y:
1. SREELAKSHMI MOHAN, BE CHEMICAL
2. MRUNAL KHOBRAGADE, BE CHEMICAL

G U I D E D B Y : D R . U T K A R S H M A H E S H WA R I

DEPT OF CHEMICAL ENGG.


D .Y. PAT I L I N S T I T U T E O F E N G I N E E R I N G , M A N A G E M E N T
AND RESEARCH
INDEX
• ABOUT THE PROJECT
• METHODS OF BIODIESEL PRODUCTION.
• PROCESS SIMULATORS AND TYPES
• MODELS USED IN THIS PROJECT
INTRODUCTION
Demand for energy is on the rise and so is the depletion of
all fossil fuels.
This calls to discovering other fuels and inventing new ways
to produce more efficient and sustainable sources of
energy.
Out of all the options, bio-fuels produced from bio mass is
one said to be one of the best options.
Bio-fuels are healthy for the environment and the machine,
economical and abundantly available.
◦ Biodiesel, a type of bio-fuel is one of the best alternatives.
◦ In this project, we go about discussing various methods in
which biodiesel is produced.
◦ We study the various parameters in the processes using
ASPENPLUS and determine how they affect the processes.
◦ Different models and configurations are considered for which
optimum parameters are determined for maximum conversion
and less heat duty.
METHODS OF BIODIESEL
PRODUCTION
Biodiesel is a mixture of unsaturated fatty alkyl- esters
(FAAEs), got from triglyceride particles.
1. Trans-esterification method.
Triglycerides, methanol and NaOH or KOH are the crude
materials required.
The reaction produces glycerine as a by product which is
removed using a decanter.
2. Esterification process.
Free unsaturated fat, methanol and a solid acid catalyst as
crude materials.
Water is by product in this reaction.
CHEMICAL PROCESS SIMULATOR
AND TYPES
PROCESS SIMULATION:
Used for analysis, design, development and optimization of technical process.
Example: Chemical Plants, Power stations, Complex manufacturing process.
It is model based representation of technical process and unit operations in
software
TYPES:
ASPEN PLUS
ASPEN HYSYS
CHEMCAD
PRO II
UNISIM
MODELS USED IN THIS
PROCESS
For trans-esterification process following models are used:

Model 1- using Distillation column


Stoichiometric Equation for reaction taking place:

C57H104O6 + 3CH3OH → 3C19H36O2 + C3H8O3


(Triolein) (methanol) (Biodiesel) (Glycerol)
Model 2- without using distillation column
Stoichiometric equation for reaction taking place:
C57H104O6 + 3CH3OH → 3C19H36O2 + C3H8O3
(Triolein) (Methanol) (Biodiesel) (Glycerol)

For esterification the following model is used:


Model -
Esterification of oleic acid with methanol may be described
by:
Methanol + oleic Acid → Ester (Biodiesel) + Water

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