Biodiesel
This biofuel can be used either alone (known in this case as B100 biodiesel) or mixed in any proportion with conventional diesel hydrocarbon derived from gasoline. In this case, it will be labeled according to its biodiesel content; that is, B20 for 20% biodiesel content, B25 for 25% content, etc.
Today’s society is increasingly aware of the environment and sustainable production. In this scenario, the importance of biodiesel production is evident in the Industrial sector.
Thus, biodiesel is considered, along with ethanol and biogas (methanol), one of the most important biofuels. Its production is carried out through the use of renewable resources. This factor is of utmost importance in ensuring the supply of energy in the future, promoting the reduction of CO2 emissions and environmental pollution.
This liquid biofuel is produced by chemical reactions of transesterification and esterification. These chemical reactions are triggered by fats and oils (pure or recycled) that react with short-chain alcohols, such as methanol or ethanol.
Process equipment for biodiesel production
Throughout this reaction, the main step of which takes place in a reactor, other products and by-products are processed or generated. These can include glycerol (useful in the cosmetics industry), soaps, or wastewater. The right thermal design is a fundamental factor in the manufacturing of this process equipment. Our tubular exchangers, condensers, evaporators, distillation columns, and pressure vessels are commonly used in processes for the production of biodiesel.
SACOME has more than 100 references in applications for biodiesel production with the most important multinationals in this sector.
Case Study for Biodiesel Production
Methanol evaporators and condensers for biodiesel production