● Study of a synthesis and esterification reaction
Biodiesel synthesis
Batch process
At atmospheric pressure or under vacuum
Under vacuum alcohol distillation
General specifications
● 10 L glass reactor, removable insulation.
● Variable speed stirrer.
● Glass column evaporation.
● Reflux head with manual reflux valve.
● Glass condenser, SS coil.
● SS Liebig refrigerant.
● Glass column packed with molecular sieve.
● Tank, 10 L.
● Heating group, 3 kW, transfer fluid (mineral oil).
Instrumentation
● Temperature probe Pt100Ω.
● Thermometer.
● Flowmeter.
● Manometer.
