Authors :
Ebuka Emmanuel Ezennajiego; Ndive Julius Nnamdi
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 11 - November
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10370808
Abstract :
The objective of this study is to synthesize
bio lubricant using kernel oil fromvirescens specie of
the palm fruit (Elaeisguineensis)via atwo-stage
transesterification process in the presence of
potassium hydroxide and trimethylolpropane (TMP)
catalyst. The kernel oil was first extracted then
characterized using standardlaboratory techniques
before being synthesized to produce bio lubricant. The
synthesized bio lubricant properties were studied to
determine its unique physical and chemical properties.
The viscosity at 40 and 1000C were 42 and 10.34cSt
respectively, the viscosity index was quite high with a
value of 132, the FFA value was found to be 0.34
which was very appropriate while the flash and pour
point value were 3100C and -6
0C respectively. The
property values were comparable with that of petro
lubricant and within the range of recognized testing
standards such as viscositygrade 46 (VG-46). The
Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis was used
to identify if the reaction did take place and its level of
completion. From the values obtained, it can be
deduced that the NigerianElaeisguineensis kernel oil-
based biolubricantpossesses quality lubricating
properties and it’s a suitable alternative to petro
lubricant.
Keywords :
Biolubricant, palm kernel oil, palm fruit,Virescens, Transesterification.
The objective of this study is to synthesize
bio lubricant using kernel oil fromvirescens specie of
the palm fruit (Elaeisguineensis)via atwo-stage
transesterification process in the presence of
potassium hydroxide and trimethylolpropane (TMP)
catalyst. The kernel oil was first extracted then
characterized using standardlaboratory techniques
before being synthesized to produce bio lubricant. The
synthesized bio lubricant properties were studied to
determine its unique physical and chemical properties.
The viscosity at 40 and 1000C were 42 and 10.34cSt
respectively, the viscosity index was quite high with a
value of 132, the FFA value was found to be 0.34
which was very appropriate while the flash and pour
point value were 3100C and -6
0C respectively. The
property values were comparable with that of petro
lubricant and within the range of recognized testing
standards such as viscositygrade 46 (VG-46). The
Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis was used
to identify if the reaction did take place and its level of
completion. From the values obtained, it can be
deduced that the NigerianElaeisguineensis kernel oil-
based biolubricantpossesses quality lubricating
properties and it’s a suitable alternative to petro
lubricant.
Keywords :
Biolubricant, palm kernel oil, palm fruit,Virescens, Transesterification.
