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Biodiesel Production from Jatropha curcas Oil

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The country of Haiti has the capability to use biodiesel for their transportation needs. This would increase their fuel security, economy and environmental impact. Jatropha curcas is a plant that will grow well in Haiti and produce a high yield of biodiesel. This report outlines studies done to find the optimal method for converting J. curcas oil to usable biodiesel. The amount of alkaline catalyst and ratio of methanol to fresh oil for the greatest conversion of fatty acid methyl esters are reported. In addition, the optimal reaction was established. Finding the most efficient way to convert J. curcas oil to biodiesel would allow for this biodiesel to be produced as economically as possible.

  • This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
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  • E-project-060109-191651
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  • 2009
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  • 2009-06-01
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