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Biodiesel Process Flow Diagram
The document outlines a biodiesel production process involving the reaction of triglycerides with methanol and a catalyst, leading to phase separation and the formation of glycerin and biodiesel. It details the recovery and purification steps, including the removal of impurities and the use of multi-effect evaporation and recovery columns. A flow chart illustrating the process is also included.
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- 1. Triglycerides CUSTOMER KMPS Methanol + Catalyst Methanol MethanolWater Glycerin Reaction Phase Separation and Acidulation Water and Methanol Methanol Water Glycerin FAME Glycerides (5) Multi-effect evaporation (1) Lights Removal Column FAME/Glycerides (4)Methanol Recovery Column Glycerin and Water Water Glycerin and salts Glycerides and other High Boiling Impurites (2,3) High Purity FAME Column Glycerin and other Low Boiling Impurites FAME WATER (6) Water/ Methanol Removal BIODIESEL PROCESS FLOW CHART