BEI Precision Mini Package
- 150 micron pre filter
- Liquid or Solid
Catalyst can be used
- Sodium/Potassium
Methylate air diaphragm feed pump
- Methanol
feed/circulation air diaphragm pump
- Stainless Steel 115 Litre Sodium Methylate/Methanol mix tank
- Load cells on the
Methoxide mixer to ensure accurate weight proportions
- Feedstock
feed/circulation centrifugal pump with ATEX motor -55 LPM
- 12 kW feedstock
electric heater on reactor
- One (1) Stainless
Steel Reactor Vessel – 560 Litres
- Site Glass to see
glycerin separation
- Stainless Steel
centrifugal pump with ATEX motor to remove glycerin
- Stainless Steel
Plumbing
- Stainless Steel valves
and fittings
- All piping is welded
and flanged to prevent leaks
- Skid mounted
- Visual Indication
gages
- Control panel with
Color Touch Screen and Ethernet Capabilities
- Completely wired,
piped, and tested
Dimensions: | 6’ W X 6’ L X 8’ H |
Weight: | Approximately 1000 Lbs. (empty). |
Capacity: | 100 gallons of oil |
Construction: | All materials used in the construction
of this system will be 304 Stainless Steel. |
Piping: | Stainless Steel |
Electrical: | 440V/1PH/50Hz |
Controls: | Automatic mode controlled by PLC and color touch screen; Start
button initiates semi-automated process; Manual glycerin and fuel transfer
modes require Human action. |
Reaction Method: | Base Transesterification |
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Batch Time: | Heating of material to 140F and Methoxide mixing 1 hr Reaction Time - 1 hrs
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Total Process Time: | Approx. 2 hours start to finish. |