ATENG 11560 — Biodiesel Process Unit
Stainless steel frame and painted steel panels.
The unit includes wheels for easy mobility.
Main metallic elements made of stainless steel.
Diagram on the front panel with similar distribution to that of the elements in the real unit.
Circulation hose in specific polymer for fuels.
Cellulose filter with ten micron pore size.
Purification compartment with ion exchange resin.
- Single-phase pump specific for diesel fuels:
Stainless steel interior.
Seals in polymer resistant to chemicals and fuels.
- Max. flow rate: 80 l/min.
- Max. discharge height: 25 m.
- Reactor tank:
Truncated cone-shaped vessel made of AISI 304 stainless steel.
Lower outlet for decanting.
Intermediate outlet to obtain biodiesel without previous decantation.
- Capacity: 120 l.
- Incorporates:
- 3 kW electric heating resistance.
Two level switches made of stainless steel. ATENG 11560 detail
“J” type temperature sensor.
Level sight glass made of stainless steel and glass, incorporates sampling valve.
- Mixing tank:
Truncated cone-shaped vessel made of AISI 304 stainless steel.
Lower outlet for decanting.
- Capacity: 40 l.
- Oil tank:
Fuel resistant high density polyethylene container.
- Capacity: 250 l.
- Incorporates:
Lid to prevent the deposition of dust and other impurities.
Removable mesh filter for solid particles.
Manual shut-off valve.
Drain valve.
Graduated volumetric scale up to 250 l.
- Methylate tank:
Chemical resistant high density polyethylene container.
- Capacity: 25 l.
- Incorporates:
Lower tap for sampling.
Graduated volumetric scale up to 25 l.
- Glycerin tank:
Container made of high density polyethylene resistant to fuels.
- Capacity: 60 l.
- Incorporates:
Lower tap for sampling.
Graduated volumetric scale up to 60 l.
- Biodiesel tank:
Container made of high density polyethylene resistant to fuels.
- Capacity: 250 l.
- Incorporates:
Lid to prevent the deposition of dust and other impurities.
Removable mesh filter for solid particles.
Manual shut-off valve.
Drain valve.
Graduated volumetric scale up to 250 l.
- Instrumentation:
- Load cell for measuring the mass of glycerin and biodiesel obtained; range: 0 – 300 kg.
- pH sensor for the study of the quality of the biodiesel obtained; range: 0 – 14 pH.
Manometer.
- Titration kit:
Bottle suitable for methanol.
Titrant bottle.
Four 7 ml droppers.
Three 250 ml glass beakers.
Pipette with hand pump 10 ml.
Plastic wash bottle 500 ml.
- Electronic console:
Metallic box.
Temperature sensor connection.
Digital display for the temperature sensor.
Heating element switch and control.
Switch and regulator for the pump (0 – 100%).
Main switch.
Cables and accessories, for normal operation.
