Optimization of the operating parameters for the extractive synthesis of biolubricant from sesame seed oil via response surface methodology

This study examined the optimization of the transesterification reaction of sesame methyl esters (SMEs) with trimethylolpropane (TMP) to synthesise sesame biolubricant (SBL). Response surface methodology (RSM) using central composite design (CCD) was employed for the experimental design. Effects of...

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Main Authors: Ocheje Ocholi, Matthew Menkiti, Manase Auta, Ifechukwu Ezemagu
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Language:English
Published: Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute 2018-09-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Petroleum
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110062117300442
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description This study examined the optimization of the transesterification reaction of sesame methyl esters (SMEs) with trimethylolpropane (TMP) to synthesise sesame biolubricant (SBL). Response surface methodology (RSM) using central composite design (CCD) was employed for the experimental design. Effects of temperature, mole ratio and reaction time on the yield of SBL were evaluated. The predicted yield after process optimization was found to agree satisfactorily with the experimental value. The optimum conditions were obtained at temperature of 150 °C, mole ratio of 6:1 and time of 197.26 min for 80.02% biolubricant yield. Mole ratio and reaction time were found to be the most significant variables. SBL characteristics complied with ISO VG 22 standard and holds high potential as base stock for biolubricant formulation. Keywords: Sesame, Biolubricant, Transesterification, Trimethylolpropane, Response surface methodology
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spelling doaj-art-e081544f39d140eda0022a08c18be3432025-08-20T02:03:57ZengEgyptian Petroleum Research InstituteEgyptian Journal of Petroleum1110-06212018-09-0127326527510.1016/j.ejpe.2017.04.001Optimization of the operating parameters for the extractive synthesis of biolubricant from sesame seed oil via response surface methodologyOcheje Ocholi0Matthew Menkiti1Manase Auta2Ifechukwu Ezemagu3Chemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, NigeriaChemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria; Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA; Corresponding author at: Chemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, Minna, NigeriaChemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, NigeriaThis study examined the optimization of the transesterification reaction of sesame methyl esters (SMEs) with trimethylolpropane (TMP) to synthesise sesame biolubricant (SBL). Response surface methodology (RSM) using central composite design (CCD) was employed for the experimental design. Effects of temperature, mole ratio and reaction time on the yield of SBL were evaluated. The predicted yield after process optimization was found to agree satisfactorily with the experimental value. The optimum conditions were obtained at temperature of 150 °C, mole ratio of 6:1 and time of 197.26 min for 80.02% biolubricant yield. Mole ratio and reaction time were found to be the most significant variables. SBL characteristics complied with ISO VG 22 standard and holds high potential as base stock for biolubricant formulation. Keywords: Sesame, Biolubricant, Transesterification, Trimethylolpropane, Response surface methodologyhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110062117300442
spellingShingle Ocheje Ocholi
Matthew Menkiti
Manase Auta
Ifechukwu Ezemagu
Optimization of the operating parameters for the extractive synthesis of biolubricant from sesame seed oil via response surface methodology
Egyptian Journal of Petroleum
title Optimization of the operating parameters for the extractive synthesis of biolubricant from sesame seed oil via response surface methodology
title_full Optimization of the operating parameters for the extractive synthesis of biolubricant from sesame seed oil via response surface methodology
title_fullStr Optimization of the operating parameters for the extractive synthesis of biolubricant from sesame seed oil via response surface methodology
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of the operating parameters for the extractive synthesis of biolubricant from sesame seed oil via response surface methodology
title_short Optimization of the operating parameters for the extractive synthesis of biolubricant from sesame seed oil via response surface methodology
title_sort optimization of the operating parameters for the extractive synthesis of biolubricant from sesame seed oil via response surface methodology
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110062117300442
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