Processing of Non - Edible Vegetable Oils in Biofuel Production Using Acidic Catalysts

In this study, Egyptian Jatropha and Castor oils were obtained and transformed into their corresponding biofuels by catalytic cracking using heterogeneous catalysts (Alumina and Montmorillonite - HCL) with different ratios (0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, 0.8% & 1%). The conditions of biofuel production were studied including: catalyst type, catalyst ratio (%), conversion time and temperature. The specifications of the obtained products were comparable to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards. The sui table blends between the obtained biofuels and gas oil fuel were described. The specifications of the prepared biofuel blends were comparable to fuel properties of petroleum diesel according to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards.