Faculty Mentors
Dr. Ken McGill
Abstract
The modified Burton method for the thermal hydrogen-cracking of peanut oil has been investigated in McGill Research Group since 2009. The successful and reliable production of biodiesel has been achieved since 2014. A hydrocarbon with a viscosity similar to Production Grade Diesel will work in modern diesel engines. The current product has a viscosity significantly lower than production grade diesel. The starting material has a viscosity significantly higher than Production Grade Diesel. Current research is investigating methodologies to mix starting material and product to achieve target viscosity.
Recommended Citation
Axt, Campbell; Hughley, Robert B. Jr.; Ninneman, Sydney; and Turner, Jillian
(2019)
"Refinement of Production Grade Biodiesel,"
The Corinthian: Vol. 19, Article 9.
Available at:
https://kb.gcsu.edu/thecorinthian/vol19/iss1/9