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dc.contributor.authorYeong, Siew Ping
dc.contributor.supervisorMing Lawen_US
dc.contributor.supervisorStephanie Chanen_US
dc.date.accessioned2020-09-15T00:35:51Z
dc.date.available2020-09-15T00:35:51Z
dc.date.issued2020en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/81003
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This study aims to produce biodiesel with improved cold flow properties from PFAD feedstock by utilizing microwave and vacuum distillation technologies. Microwave-assisted PFAD esterification reaction is modelled by a novel three-dimensional multiphysics model which incorporates electromagnetic wave, heat transfer, fluid flow and the 2nd order esterification reactions. The ester compositions of PFAD biodiesel can be modified via vacuum fractional distillation to produce export grade biodiesel for temperate climates.

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dc.publisherCurtin Universityen_US
dc.titleMicrowave-assisted Production and Vacuum Distillation for Improved Cold-Flow Properties of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) Biodieselen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dcterms.educationLevelPhDen_US
curtin.departmentCurtin Malaysiaen_US
curtin.accessStatusOpen accessen_US
curtin.facultyCurtin Malaysiaen_US
curtin.contributor.orcidYeong, Siew Ping [0000-0002-3947-089X]en_US


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