Biodiesel production method and apparatus

Details Biodiesel production method and apparatus Biodiesel production method and apparatus

2011-03-15

2011-03-15

McAvoy, Ellen M (Department: 1771)

Fuel and related compositions

Liquid fuels

Plant or animal extract mixtures or extracts of...

C044S307000, C044S385000, C044S388000

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07905931

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for the production of biodiesel are provided. The methods involve converting a fatty acid rich material to biodiesel using a homogeneous catalyst, followed by electrodialysis of the resulting product to remove the catalyst.

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