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A Healthier Way to Fuel

CSEF · 2019 Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only) Third Award

Samira M. Mehrinfar · Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim, Orange County

Overview

Objectives The objective of this project is determine the visual effect when adding different levels of methoxide solution on algae oil to create a biodiesel . Methods Lye, Rubbing alcohol, Bunsen burner, safety googles, lab coat, gloves, test tubes, algae oil, thermometer, supervisor, electronic weight, timer, and measurement cup. Results The different levels of methoxide solution was compared through the visual outcome of the biodiesel. When observing the results, the higher the amount of solution the substance would sultified. Conclusions After performing this experiment, I realize the importance of each and every factor when making biodiesel, especially molar ratio. Based of my results, the more amount of a substance needed will create wild results. With this in mind, I can have a better understanding about biodiesel.

Summary statement

I created different levels of a methoxide solution, tested it on algae oil, and observed the visual outcome of the biodeisel when putting too much and too little.

Help received

I was supervised by my science teacher, Mr. Briner. He watched me do my experiment, as well let me use his lab as well.

Awards (1)

Competition history

  • CSEF 2019 Alternative Energy (Junior Division Only) · Entry J0212

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