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Response surface methodology (RSM) modeling of microwave-assisted transesterification of coconut oil with K/γ-Al2O3 catalyst using Box-Behnken design method

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Abstract

The transesterification process of coconut oil to alkyl esters using microwave assisted method with K/γ-Al2O3as a catalyst. The product which contains above 86.563% of alkyl ester is called the biodiesel fuel. Response surface methodology was performed to optimize the process; Box-Behnken methods were performed by the help Statgraphics Centurion 16 to evaluate the effects of different operating parameters. The results showed that the power of microwave, time reaction, and catalyst concentration have significant effects on yield of alkyl ester. Using Box-Behnken design methods, the operating conditions: time of reaction, the power of microwave and concentration of catalyst in transesterification process were 139.812 second, 799.97 watts and 2.5%w/w, respectively. The largest predicted and experimental yield of alkyl ester under the optimal conditions are 86.563% and 84.3584%, respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances of Science and Technology for Society
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 1st International Conference on Science and Technology 2015, ICST 2015
EditorsMuslim Mahardika, Roto Roto, Ahmad Kusumaadmaja, Sholihun, Tri Rini Nuringtyas, Adhika Widyaparaga, Nur Hadi
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735414136
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Jul 2016
Event1st International Conference on Science and Technology 2015, ICST 2015 - Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Duration: 11 Nov 201513 Nov 2015

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1755
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference1st International Conference on Science and Technology 2015, ICST 2015
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityYogyakarta
Period11/11/1513/11/15

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