The GUNT Biodiesel Plant demonstrates the production of biodiesel from vegetable oils via continuous transesterification. The system simulates industrial processes on a small scale, allowing detailed study of reaction dynamics and product separation.
Product Features
- Continuous stirred tank reactors perform transesterification of vegetable oils with methanol and potassium hydroxide catalyst
- Chemical reaction occurs at approximately 60°C with defined dwell time
- Products exit reactor as two-phase mixture: biodiesel-rich phase and by-product phase
- By-products separated and pumped out in phase separator
- Biodiesel-rich phase options: return to reactor, second transesterification stage, methanol recovery via distillation, and biodiesel washing by absorption
- Second transesterification stage reduces residual vegetable oil
- Methanol recovery stage distills off remaining methanol
- Biodiesel washing stage removes residual catalyst
- Final biodiesel product stored after purification
- Process parameters such as reaction time and temperature adjustable to study effects on transesterification rate
- Analysis of produced biodiesel possible in laboratory
- PLC control with touch panel for system operation
- Integrated router allows control and monitoring via external end devices and screen mirroring
- Measured data stored internally with access via WLAN/LAN to customer network
Benefits
- Simulates industrial biodiesel production on a lab scale
- Enables investigation of reaction dynamics and equilibrium shifting by by-product removal
- Provides comprehensive control and monitoring for detailed study
- Ideal for education in renewable energy, chemical engineering, and process technology
Why Choose the GUNT Biodiesel Plant?
This advanced experimental plant offers hands-on experience with biodiesel production processes including reaction, separation, and purification. Its integrated control and data management features make it an ideal tool for training and research.
