Browsing School of Physical Sciences (Phys-Sciences) by Subject "Biodiesel production"
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Biodiesel production from shea nuts: parametric studies on optimization of oil extraction and transesterification
(Makerere University, 2022-03)This work focused on parametric optimization of both oil extraction and transesterification during biodiesel production from locally sourced shea nuts. In this study, oil was extracted from shea nut kernel by soxhlet ... -
Extraction of crude castor oil from castor oil seeds.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-29)The third industrial revolution has begun on transitioning to renewable energy resources. Due to rapid increase in industrialization and number of vehicles for road transport, the energy requirements have increased. The ... -
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 ...