화학공학소재연구정보센터
Energy Sources Part A-recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects, Vol.39, No.18, 1906-1912, 2017
Extraction of bio-oil from nonedible urban waste source using Bauhinia variegata seeds
This paper presents the production of biodiesel from Bauhinia variegata seeds using the solvent extraction technique. This process has attracted considerable attention recently in the renewable energy sector because it can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and subsidize energy security. The solvent extraction technique has a low production cost and low oil residue compared with the other methods. Six different solvents were employed for the separation process; among them, hexane proves to be the best solvent for bio-oil extraction ( yield - 28.43%) at the temperature of 68 degrees C. The caloric value of B. variegata seeds is 4800 kcal/kg, which makes it a better choice of fuel. Its physicochemical properties such as acid value, calorific value, flash point, saponification value, iodine number, specific gravity, fire point, and kinematic viscosity were determined for bio-oil and compared with diesel. This result supports the production of biodiesel from B. variegata seeds oil as a viable alternative fuel to diesel in an eco-friendly manner.