Characterization of Biodiesel
Department
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Major
Chemical Engineering
Research Advisor
Smith, Joseph D.
Advisor's Department
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Funding Source
MST Energy and Research Development Center
Abstract
With increased production of Biodiesel, the safety of the process takes on a greater importance. The major hazards of small scale biodiesel production are the reactants, and the products. Methanol is flammable and poisonous. Sodium hydroxide is highly corrosive. Biodiesel itself is highly flammable. Appropriate gloves and eyeware should be worn at all times. The production area should be well ventilated and have a fire suppression system. A flammable gas detector should also be used.
Biography
Alex Carney was born on April 18, 1990 in Springfield Missouri. He has spent the majority of his life there. Alex graduated From Glendale High School in 2008. Alex Carney is currently a senior at MS&T. His academic interests include green energy and nanotechnology.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Upper Atrium/Hall
Presentation Date
16 Apr 2014, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Characterization of Biodiesel
Upper Atrium/Hall
With increased production of Biodiesel, the safety of the process takes on a greater importance. The major hazards of small scale biodiesel production are the reactants, and the products. Methanol is flammable and poisonous. Sodium hydroxide is highly corrosive. Biodiesel itself is highly flammable. Appropriate gloves and eyeware should be worn at all times. The production area should be well ventilated and have a fire suppression system. A flammable gas detector should also be used.
Comments
Joint project with Mellisa Vidal, Joshua Heath, Sean Tennyson