@article{Ibrahim_Ahmad_Bugaje_Muhammed-Dabo_2013, title={Simulation and Design of Continuous Heterogeneous Catalytic Biodiesel Production}, volume={1}, url={https://ajouronline.com/index.php/AJET/article/view/714}, abstractNote={<p>The advantages of biodiesel over petroleum diesel have shifted the attention of scientists to the production of biodiesel. These advantages include; biodegradable, low emissions of greenhouse gas, engine durability and renewability. The conventional technological method of biodiesel production does not make biodiesel economically competitive. A research was carried out in simulation design and construction of a continuous heterogeneous catalytic biodiesel pilot plant. This was done to produce biodiesel at 60<sup>0</sup>C, 98 minutes reaction time, and 3:1 mole ratio of methanol to Jatropha curcas oil using solid calcium oxide catalyst. With catalyst loading of 1.5% w/w of oil a conversion of 99.98% was achieved at the residence time of 98 minutes. The products; biodiesel and glycerol were expected to be clean and dry as the catalyst is separated by filtration from the products.</p><p> </p>}, number={5}, journal={Asian Journal of Engineering and Technology}, author={Ibrahim, Haruna and Ahmad, Abdulkareem S. and Bugaje, Idris M. and Muhammed-Dabo, Ibrahim A.}, year={2013}, month={Dec.} }