Enhancing Biodiesel Yield from Canola Oil Through Response Surface Methodology: In-Depth Study of Reaction Parameters and Engine Efficiency

Sangeetha Krishnamoorthi; Prabhu L; Saravanan M; Mahesh R; Hariharan R; Venu Kumar B R

doi:10.5935/jetia.v12i58.3291

Authors

Sangeetha Krishnamoorthi Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU), Tamil Nadu, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1427-8743 (unauthenticated)
Prabhu L Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU), Tamil Nadu, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9019-4555 (unauthenticated)
Saravanan M Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU), Tamil Nadu, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6717-3315 (unauthenticated)
Mahesh R Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU), Tamil Nadu, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3438-8715 (unauthenticated)
Hariharan R Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU), Tamil Nadu, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5329-4705 (unauthenticated)
Venu Kumar B R Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU), Tamil Nadu, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5075-6832 (unauthenticated)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5935/jetia.v12i58.3291

Abstract

The response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to ascertain the most favorable operating conditions for the transesterification process of canola oil. These conditions encompassed the stoichiometric ethanol-to-oil ratio, reaction temperature, and reaction duration, all of which contributed to the maximization of biodiesel output. With an R2 value of 91.43%, the RSM model was statistically significant. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and gas chromatography (GC)-mass spectrometry confirmed that the majority of triglycerides were formed as methyl ester. When compared to pure petro-diesel and biodiesel blends, the performance and emissions of the biodiesel produced were found to be promising in a diesel engine