Predição das propriedades físico-químicas do éster etílico do óleo de mamona (EEOM)

Abstract

The physicochemical properties of the Ethyl Ester of Castor Oil (EECO) were estimated from theoretical models and experimental analysis. As it is not a comercial fuel, the EECO has been manufactured by a special fabrication process denominated (Transesterification Double Step Process) TDPS. Through the group contribution method, critical properties and normal boiling point were estimated. Using the values of the critical properties and mathematical correlations, were surface tension, enthalpy vaporization, vapor pressure, thermal conductivity, viscosity and density estimated. The experimental analysis of EEOM was conducted using techniques traditionally associated with research of density and viscosity of fuel. In the experimental analysis of viscosity it was used a Ford cup viscometer. As an alternative to alleviate the values of viscosity and density of the fuel EECO in ultimate use, as well as analyzed mixtures EECO, ethanol and diesel trade in various volume fractions, estimating the values that can meet the Brazilian and European standards. The results of the physical and chemical properties will serve as a basis for computer simulation routines applied to the study of emissions and formation of jet fuel for EECO.