Development of an online refractive index monitoring system to detect the end point of transesterification reaction

• Main Authors: Co, Dana Mae S., Bugtai, Nilo T., Razon, Luis F., Pobre, Romeric F.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2016
• Subjects: Transesterification; Biodiesel fuels; Refractive index; Fiber optic cables; Manufacturing
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/2064
• Institution: De La Salle University

Refractive index is a physical property which can be used in determining the end point of transesterification in producing biodiesel. The traditional method in acquiring refractive index measurements takes place outside of a transesterification reactor making remote sensing impossible. In this study...