Abstract: A process for producing biodiesel from natural oils and/or fats, a low molecular weight C1-C6 alcohol and catalyst is described. The process preferably uses vegetable oils and is specifically configured for producing biodiesel from castor oil.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 18, 2006
Publication date:
December 31, 2009
Applicant:
PETROLEO BASSILEIRO S.A.- PETROBRAS
Inventors:
Jose Antonio Vidal Vieira, Michele Sabba da Silva Lima, Bruna Santiago Dias, Carla de Araujo Ferreira, Sonia Maria Cabral de Menezes