Browsing Faculty of Engineering by Subject "Biofuel"

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Catalytic hydroprocessing of ground cottonseeds in a cottonseed oil and 1-octane solvent to produce renewable diesel. (Slide presentation)

Schabort, C.J.; Broodryk, Z.; Venter, R.; Marx, S. (ETA-Florence Renewable Energies, 2017)
A comparison of biodiesel purification methods

Schabort, C.J.; Van der Walt, P.J.; Marx, S. (ETA-Florence Renewable Energies, 2013)

The purification of biodiesel is of cardinal importance to ensure the final product meets industry standards. This final step in the production stage contributes a large portion of the cost attributed to biodiesel production. ...
Thermochemical liquefaction of water hyacinth

Schabort, C.J.; Van Tonder, G.C.; Marx, S. (ETA-Florence Renewable Energies, 2013)

The use of non-edible biomass should be investigated as alternatives for biofuel production. Aquatic weeds like water hyacinth (WH) are classified as third generation crops. WH in South Africa is an invasive species that ...