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Development of Enhanching Method of Cold Filter Plugging Point for Controlling of Biodiesel Quality

Jae-Hee Park1, Gwi-Taek Jeong2, Seok-Hwan Park1, and Don-Hee Park2. (1) Interdisciplinary Program of Graduate School for Bioenergy & Biomaterials, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea, (2) School of Biological Sciences and Technology & Engineering Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea

Biodiesel produced from animal fats and vegetable oils by transesterification process of the using methanol and catalysts. The cold filter plugging points (CFPP) of biodiesel are different to characteristic of raw material. The problem of low temperature characteristic of biodiesel should be satisfied to quality standard to use at winter session. In this study, we focused on estimating CFPP for controlling of biodiesel quality by using different composition of raw materials. Experiments were performed by blending method with several raw materials such as used cooking oil, sunflower oil, palm oil and lard. Acknowledgements : This work is outcome of the fostering project of the Specialized Graduate School supported financially by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy(MOCIE).