Two step methanolysis of rapeseed oil in the feedback controlled chemical reactor

Abstract

The two step methanolysis of the rapeseed oil catalyzed by KOH has been studied in a feedback controlled chemical reactor (FCCR). The composition of the final methylester phase of both steps was determined. Advantages of this type of transesterification are the use of the optimum amount of the solution of KOH in methanol, shorter reaction time and the possibility to affect the quality of the product by simple alternation of the reaction conditions.