Table 1 Transesterification reaction requirement for the production of Roselle biodiesel.

From: Experimental and empirical investigation of a CI engine fuelled with blends of diesel and roselle biodiesel

Description

Values

Oil quantity

1000 ml

Methanol (1:3 molar ratio)

280 ml

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

1.65 ml

Temperature

60–75 °C

Time period

60–70 min

RPM

320–600 rpm

Biodiesel obtained

830 ml