Browsing School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences) by Subject "Biodiesel"
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Base catalysed transesterification of used cooking oil to biodiesel.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-30)Biodiesel from Used Cooking Oil (UCO) is an effective alternative fuel for conventional diesel and can be directly used as fuel in a diesel engine without any modifications to the engine. It has many positives like high ... -
Evaluation of the quality of biodiesel produced from water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
(Makerere University, 2021-01-22)This study aimed at evaluating the quality of biofuel and other active compounds from the invasive water hyacinth. The water hyacinth samples were collected from Lake Victoria and the biofuel (biodiesel and bioethanol) ... -
Extraction and Trans-Esterification of Jatropha Oil into Fatty Acid Methyl Esters.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-11)Biodiesel is a fuel that may be made from renewable resources, such as vegetable oil or animal fats, through the process of trans-esterification. It is non-polluting, accessible, sustainable, and reliable. On a bulk basis, ... -
Production of biodiesel from Palm Fatty Acid Distillate in Bidco Uganda Limited
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Biodiesel presents greater advantages over petroleum based fuel since it is non-toxic, contains less air pollutant and is bio-degradable. This report discusses the production of biodiesel from palm fatty acid distillate, ... -
Production of Biodiesel using locally available resources
(Makerere university, 2022-06-15)Biodiesel is fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) produced by transesterification reaction of oils and fats with an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst. In this study, production of biodiesel from waste cooking oil and ...