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The objectives of this study is to produce biodiesel from Jatropha oil using microwave radiation in presence of alkali catalyst and designing suitable batch reactor for lab scale production. Cost effectiveness of the project is also being studied. This paper outlines studies done to find the optimal method for
converting Jatropha oil to useable biodiesel using microwave irradiation. The amount of acid catalyst is 0.4w % and ratio of methanol to oil is 6:1 w/w for the optimal trans-esterification.

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Jatropha oil Biodiesel Catalyst Microwave radiation Trans-esterification.

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Al Balushi, N. H. M. (2015). Study of Microwave Radiation on Transesterification of Jatropha Oil in Presence of Alkali Catalyst. International Journal of Students’ Research in Technology & Management, 2(4), 153–156. Retrieved from https://mgesjournals.com/ijsrtm/article/view/129
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