Effects of residue and antioxidant on thermo-optical properties of biodiesel
Applied Optics, Vol. 48, Issue 30, pp. 5728-5732 (2009)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.48.005728
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Abstract
Thermal lens (TL) spectrometry was applied to soybean biodiesel samples, in order to assess the behavior of their thermo-optical properties during the preparation before and after the washing process. The study was based on the thermal diffusivity parameter, which is highly sensitive and is related to the chemical composition of the sample. The results showed a difference of approximately 20% between the initial (unwashed) and the final (washed) steps of biodiesel production. This behavior indicates that the residue of the biodiesel production influences the thermal diffusivity value. Consequently, TL spectrometry can be a useful methodology for certifying the quality of biodiesel during production.
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OCIS Codes
(300.1030) Spectroscopy : Absorption
(300.6430) Spectroscopy : Spectroscopy, photothermal
ToC Category:
Spectroscopy
History
Original Manuscript: May 20, 2009
Revised Manuscript: August 15, 2009
Manuscript Accepted: August 23, 2009
Published: October 13, 2009
Citation
S. M. Lima, M. S. Figueiredo, L. H. C. Andrade, A. R. L. Caíres, S. L. Oliveira, and F. Aristone, "Effects of residue and antioxidant on thermo-optical properties of biodiesel," Appl. Opt. 48, 5728-5732 (2009)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-48-30-5728
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