''The Examination Committee certificate''

We certify that we have read this project holding title name of

''production of Biodiesel''
And as examining committee has examined the students :
Naser awadh almrry
Belal Abdullah Hassan
Emad Omar Abdulrazzaq
Mohammed Waheeb Radman
Mohammed Abdullah Abubaker
In its contents and in what its related to it and that our points of views have met the
standards of final project for the degree of B.Sc in chemical engineering .

The examining committee

Signature………………………
Name………………………….

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Approved for chemical engineering – Faculty of Engineering &

petroleum in Hadramout University Of science & Technology .

Signature.………………………
Name Dr.salmeen S.Asha'mali
The Head Of Department
 The Supervisor Certificate
I would like to certify that this project, entitled
"Production of Biodiesel ", has been done in
partial fulfillment for the degree of B. Sc. in Chemical
Engineering, in the department of Chemical Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering & Petroleum, Hadramout
University of Science & Technology, and under the
direct supervision of mine, also I would like to emphasis
that my students have achieved the level that must be
reached by bachelor graduated .

Associate Prof.
Dr. Hamed N. Bin Harharh
Signature…………………
Dr.Hani A.Dammaj
Signature …………….
 DEDICATION
To the one who is my supply and strength.
To the one who lined for me the principles.
And taught me that life is stations of supplying
in my departure and travel...
My beloved father...

To the one who taught me that patience is the

key to relief.
And taught me to turn the class of bitterness and
drink its sweetness,
and live the moment of life & overcome its
difficulties.
To the one who lighted my path & lived the
moment & stayed up the night to care of me.
My beloved mother...

To one who beats for my heart the perfume for

my life, who lived with me the moment and
provide me encouragement..
My brothers and sisters...

To the one who stood side by side with me in

life, who
were eating , drinking , crying & laughing
together ,sharing with me my dreams side by
side ..
My friends
 A KNOWLEDGEMENT
This project is also dedicated to those who get all our love, and have
shown endless support and help.

It is our pleasure to thank all the professors and engineers in the

department of chemical engineering, especially:
Dr. Sa'ad A. Barhyean
Dr. Abdulhameed H. Assultan
Dr. Hani A. Dammaj
Dr. Salmeen S. Asha'mali
Dr. Sa'ad A. Jafar
Dr. Khalid K. Hummadi
Dr. Thamer J. Mohammed
Dr. Moneer Ba abbad
Eng. Khaled M. Basaleh
Eng. Waleed A.Alsharfy

for their help, support and suggestions.

Our special thanks go to our dear supervisor, Dr. Hani A.Dammaj

for his priceless support, advice and help in solving all the
problems we faced during this project.
 Abstract

Biodiesel is an alternative fuel for diesel engines that is gaining attention in the United
States after reaching a considerable level of success in Europe. Its primary advantages
are that it is one of the most renewable fuels currently available and it is also non-
toxic and biodegradable. It can also be used directly in most diesel engines without
requiring extensive engine modifications.
The purpose of this project is to describe and explain the processes and issues
involved in producing this new fuel.
. Biodiesel is produced by chemically reacting a fat or oil with an alcohol, in the
presence of a catalyst. The product of the reaction is a mixture of methyl esters, which
are known as biodiesel, and glycerol, which is a high value co-product. The process is
known as Transesterification.
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Biodiesel fuel has the following advantages :
- Readily mixes with petroleum diesel fuel in any ratio
- Restores lubricity of low-sulfur diesel fuel by mixing as little as 1% biodiesel
- Is made from renewable sources
- Reduction in viscosity over vegetable oil
- Can be burned in modern diesel with little or no modification
- Reduction in emissions of
o Sulfur dioxide by 100%
o Soot emissions by 40-60%
o Carbon monoxide by 10-50%
o Hydrocarbons by 10-50%
o Nitrous oxide by 5-10%, depending on engine tuning and the age of the
engine. Nitrous oxide emissions may increase in some instances.