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Intensification of biodiesel synthesis using zigzag micro-channel reactors.

Zhenzhong Wen1, Xinhai Yu, Shan-Tung Tu

  • 1School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Meilong Rd. 130, Shanghai 200237, China.

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Zigzag micro-channel reactors enable efficient, continuous biodiesel synthesis. Optimized designs yield high conversion rates with reduced residence time and energy use, paving the way for compact fuel plants.

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  • Chemical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Biodiesel synthesis traditionally uses stirred reactors, which can be inefficient and energy-intensive.
  • Continuous flow processes offer potential advantages in reaction control and scalability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To fabricate and evaluate zigzag micro-channel reactors for continuous alkali-catalyzed biodiesel synthesis.
  • To investigate the impact of geometric parameters on reactor performance and biodiesel yield.
  • To compare the efficiency and energy consumption of micro-channel reactors against conventional stirred reactors.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of zigzag micro-channel reactors with varying geometric parameters.
  • Experimental study of alkali-catalyzed biodiesel synthesis under continuous flow conditions.
  • Analysis of droplet size, reaction time, methyl ester conversion, and energy consumption.

Main Results:

  • Smaller channel sizes and increased turns in zigzag reactors lead to smaller droplet formation and enhanced synthesis efficiency.
  • Achieved a high methyl ester yield of 99.5% at a residence time of only 28 seconds.
  • Demonstrated significantly reduced reaction times and lower energy consumption compared to conventional stirred reactors.

Conclusions:

  • Optimized zigzag micro-channel reactors are highly effective for continuous biodiesel synthesis.
  • These reactors offer a promising alternative for developing compact, efficient, and potentially distributive fuel processing plants.
  • The findings support the scalability and economic viability of micro-channel reactor technology in biofuel production.