Course: BFM 202 Biodiesel Production

Unit 5 Homework Assignment

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BFM 202 Biodiesel Production Unit 5 Homework Assignment has been adapted from "ENGY 131 Unit 5 Homework" by Southeastern Illinois College.

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Based on the unit readings,
answer these questions
in a document.
Short Answers: 5 points each

1. What is a catalyst? (page 67, chapter 4.3)
2. What is the difference between a homogenous and heterogeneous catalysis system? (page 67, chapter 4.3)
3. What are the advantages and the barriers to enzymatic catalysis? (page 74, chapter 4.3)
4. What are the advantages to using a solid catalyst (heterogeneous) over using a liquid catalyst (homogeneous)? (page 78, chapter 4.3)
5. In the future, what would be some features of a "green" catalytic process? (page 79, chapter 4.3)
6. What is ion exchange resin technology? (page 86, chapter 4.4)
7. Why should crude biodiesel be washed? (page 86, chapter 4.4)
8. What are the two methods of water washing generally used for removing contaminants from biodiesel? (page 94, chapter 4.4)