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AI-Optimized Biodiesel Production Process

This study focuses on optimizing biodiesel production from fats, oils, and grease using machine learning and process optimization techniques. Key findings include achieving high conversion rates of free fatty acids and triglycerides, and identifying XGBoost as the most effective model for predicting process parameters. The optimized process significantly reduces energy consumption and costs through adjustments in operating conditions and heat integration.

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AI-Optimized Biodiesel Production Process

This study focuses on optimizing biodiesel production from fats, oils, and grease using machine learning and process optimization techniques. Key findings include achieving high conversion rates of free fatty acids and triglycerides, and identifying XGBoost as the most effective model for predicting process parameters. The optimized process significantly reduces energy consumption and costs through adjustments in operating conditions and heat integration.

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Optimization of Biodiesel Production from Fats, Oils, and

Grease (FOG) using Artificial Intelligence

Badril Azhara, Karthickeyan Viswanathanb,c*, Cries Aviand, Muhammad Ikhsan Taipabub,e,

Wei Wub

a
Department of Chemical Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya 60111,
Indonesia
b
Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
c
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
641048, India
d
Departement of Electrical Engineering, Brawijaya University, Indonesia
e
Department of Chemical Engineering, Pattimura University, Ambon 97134, Indonesia

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Abstract

This study presents the design and optimization of a biodiesel production process,

emphasizing the integration of machine learning models and process optimization techniques.

The biodiesel production process involves multiple stages, including feedstock preparation,

esterification, and transesterification, with catalysts Amberlyst-15 and KOH used in continuous

stirred-tank reactors (CSTRs). Sensitivity analysis reveals that high conversions of free fatty

acids (94%) and triglycerides (97%) are achievable under optimized operating conditions. To

enhance process efficiency, adjustments to reaction temperature, time, and methanol-to-oil ratios

are proposed, resulting in lower energy consumption and material costs. A machine learning

model evaluation, using various algorithms, identifies XGBoost as the best performer for

predicting process parameters, achieving an R² value of 0.999. Particle Swarm Optimization

(PSO) is then employed to optimize the XGBoost model, leading to the identification of optimal

input parameters for biodiesel production. The optimized process, combined with heat

integration, reduces pre-heating energy requirements by 80.9% and total heat duties by 19.9%.

The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of combining machine learning and optimization

techniques to enhance biodiesel production efficiency while reducing costs and energy

consumption.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Biodiesel; Energy; Machine learning; Optimization.

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