Table 2.
The Characteristics and Results of three-run average data for three selected batches of transesterification.
| Experimental conditions | Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOH quantity (g) | 0.75 | 1.5 | 3.0 |
| Reaction temperature (°C) | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Reaction time (minutes) | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Palm olein quantity (ml) | 100 | 200 | 400 |
| Methanol quantity (ml) | 20 | 40 | 80 |
| Quantity of biodiesel obtained (ml) | 73 | 150 | 295.5 |
| Quantity of by-product obtained (ml) | 45.5 | 90 | 180.5 |
| Biodiesel yield (%) | 61.6 | 62.5 | 62.1 |
Accuracy ±0.05 ml.