Abstract:
A process for the continuous purification of biodiesel (fatty acid alkyl esters (FAAE)) is described using an adsorbent The adsorbent is contained in a column system and is regenerated for reuse multiple times The process employs an adsorbent such as, carbon, silica, clay, zeolite or a metal silicate contained in a column to remove the impurities from fatty acid alkyl esters (FAAE) or crude biodiesel in a continuous process The crude biodiesel is contacted with an adsorbent packed into one or more columns to remove impurities such as soaps, metals, free glycerin, and sterol glucosides. The resulting finished biodiesel exiting the column(s) is ready for the methanol recovery process Once the adsorbent no longer removes the desired amount of impurities, it is regenerated for reuse The solvent used for the regeneration process is reclaimed and reused by recycling it back to the transesterification reaction.
Abstract:
Esta descrito un proceso económico y ambientalmente amigable y "verde" para la purificación continua del triacilglicerol (TAG) usando un adsorbente en polvo, granulado o extrudido, el cual puede ser usado en ya sea el refinamiento químico o físico de aceites y grasas comestibles, ambas de las cuales son tradicionalmente usadas para refinar el triacilglicerol. El adsorbente está contenido en un sistema de columna y es regenerado para volverse a usar en múltiples veces. El proceso utiliza el sistema de columna adsorbente como un tratamiento después del refinamiento químico o antes del refinamiento físico más bien que agua o filtración, respectivamente, para remover los jabones y otras impurezas llevadas en un triacilglicerol crudo. En el proceso de refinamiento químico, el triacilglicerol desgomado crudo (CDTAG) es primero refinado para remover el FFA, formando un triacilglicerol refinado una vez (ORTAG) y después se pone en contacto con un adsorbente empacado en una columna o columnas antes de la desodorización. En el proceso de refinamiento físico, el triacilglicerol desgomado crudo (CDTAG) es puesto en contacto con un adsorbente empacado en columna o columnas antes de la remoción del FFA y después de la desodorización. El CDTAG o el ORTAG se pone en contacto con un adsorbente empacado en una columna, o múltiples columnas en series por una cantidad suficiente de tiempo para remover las impurezas, tal como, pero no limitándose a jabones, metales, clorofila y muchos otros compuestos que reducen la estabilidad del triacilglicerol. El triacilglicerol resultante sale de la columna o columnas esta listo para el proceso de desodorización. Una vez que el adsorbente ya no remueve la cantidad necesaria de impurezas, éste es regenerado para volverse a usar. Tal proceso de refinamiento de adsorbente regenerable continuo reduce esencialmente la cantidad de agua fresca requerida y la cantidad de agua de desperdicio generada para purificar el triacilglicerol y reduce la cantidad de desperdicio sólido producido. El resultado es un proceso de refinamiento de aceite comestible ambientalmente amigable y de costo efectivo.
Abstract:
The method of purifying an unrefined edible oil or fat by contacting the unrefined edible oil or fat with at least one adsorbent material. The at least one adsorbent material comprises magnesium silicate. The magnesium silicate may be used alone or in combination with other purifying materials, such as citric acid. Such method provides for improved removal of impurities, such as phosphorus-containing compounds, soap, chlorophyll, metals, and sterol glucosides from the unrefined edible oil or fat.
Abstract:
THE METHOD OF PURIFYING AN UNREFINED EDIBLE OIL OR FAT BY CONTACTING THE UNREFINED EDIBLE OIL OR FAT WITH AT LEAST ONE ADSORBENT MATERIAL. THE AT LEAST ONE ADSORBENT MATERIAL COMPRISES MAGNESIUM SILICATE. THE MAGNESIUM SILICATE MAY BE USED ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PURIFYING MATERIALS, SUCH AS CITRIC ACID. SUCH METHOD PROVIDES FOR IMPROVED REMOVAL OF IMPURITIES, SUCH AS PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS, SOAP, CHLOROPHYLL, METALS, AND STEROL GLUCOSIDES FROM THE UNREFINED EDIBLE OIL OR FAT.
Abstract:
An economical and environmentally friendly, "green", process for the continuous purification of triacylglycerol (TAG) is described using a powdered, granulated or extruded adsorbent, which can be used in either the chemical or physical refining of edible oils and fats, both of which are traditionally used to refine TAG. The adsorbent is contained in a column system and is regenerated for reuse multiple times. The process utilizes the adsorbent column system as a treatment after chemical refining or before physical refining rather than water or filtration, respectively, to remove soaps and other impurities entrained in a crude triacylglycerol. In the chemical refining process, the crude degummed triacylglycerol (CDTAG) is first refined to remove FFA, forming a once refined triacylglycerol (ORTAG), and then contacted with an adsorbent packed into column(s) prior to deodorization. In the physical refining process, the crude degummed triacylglycerol (CDTAG) is contacted with an adsorbent packed into column(s) prior to the removal of FFA and subsequent deodorization. The CDTAG or ORTAG is contacted with an adsorbent packed into a column, or multiple columns in series, for a sufficient amount of time to remove impurities such as, but not limited to, soaps, metals, chlorophyll, and many of the other compounds that reduce the stability of the TAG. The resulting TAG exiting the column(s) is ready for the deodorization process. Once the adsorbent no longer removes the desired amount of impurities, it is regenerated for reuse. Such a continuous regenerable adsorbent refining process substantially reduces the amount of fresh water required and the amount of waste water generated to purify TAG and reduces the amount of solid waste produced. The result is a cost effective and environmentally friendly edible oil refining process.
Abstract:
The process utilizes the adsorbent column system as a treatment after chemical refining or before physical refining rather than water or filtration, respectively, to remove soaps and other impurities entrained in a crude triacylglycerol. The CDTAG or ORTAG is contacted with an adsorbent packed into a column, or multiple columns in series, for a sufficient amount of time to remove impurities such as, but not limited to, soaps, metals, chlorophyll, and many of the other compounds that reduce the stability of the TAG. The resulting TAG exiting the column(s) is ready for the deodorization process. Once the adsorbent no longer removes the desired amount of impurities, it is regenerated for reuse. Such a continuous regenerable adsorbent refining process substantially reduces the amount of fresh water required and the amount of waste water generated to purify TAG and reduces the amount of solid waste produced.