Introduction
Biodiesel is a processed fuel derived from biological sources, suitable for use in diesel engines. It differs from straight vegetable oils or waste vegetable oils, which require vehicle modifications.

Background
The production of biodiesel involves several steps: mixing, heating, ageing, and separation. These processes convert vegetable oils into biodiesel, which can be used in standard diesel engines.

The Challenge
Customers often seek PRIMIX's expertise to design efficient systems for converting vegetable oil into biodiesel.

Design Process
The initial step involves mixing vegetable oils (such as rapeseed, algae, soybean, and palm oil) with methanol and sodium methanolate. This mixture is heated to approximately 90 ºC to facilitate the transesterification process, which takes about one hour. The reaction produces biodiesel and glycerin, which must be separated.

Solution
PRIMIX provides comprehensive solutions, including static mixers and heat exchangers, to optimize the mixing and heating processes. These components ensure efficient conversion and high-quality biodiesel production.

Conclusion
Using PRIMIX static mixers in biodiesel production results in a controlled process, improved product quality, and effective cleaning.