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ArticlePloS one2025

Optimization and CFD-RSM analysis of single orifice reactor for enhanced biodiesel production.

Fatemeh Khadivi, Bahram Hosseinzadeh Samani, Sajad Rostami, Kimia Taki, Mohammadreza Asghari, Shirin Ghatrehsamani

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Article in PloS one, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Fatemeh KhadiviDepartment of Mechanical Engineering of Biosystem, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.
Bahram Hosseinzadeh SamaniDepartment of Mechanical Engineering of Biosystem, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8563-7080
Sajad RostamiDepartment of Mechanical Engineering of Biosystem, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.
Kimia TakiDepartment of Mechanical Engineering of Biosystem, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.
Mohammadreza AsghariDepartment of Mechanical Engineering of Biosystem, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.
Shirin GhatrehsamaniDepartment of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Abstract

Depleting fossil fuels necessitate innovative solutions for sustainable biodiesel production from sunflower oil, addressing global energy and environmental challenges. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with the k-ε model and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) optimized frequency (5-15 Hz), baffle diameter ratio (d₀/D: 0.4-0.8 mm), and baffle spacing (3-7 mm) in a single-orifice oscillatory flow reactor (OFR). Optimal conditions (frequency = 12.12 Hz, d₀/D = 0.4 mm, spacing = 10 mm) achieved an 83% biodiesel conversion, maximum turbulent kinetic energy (TKE) of 7.56 m²/s², maximum vorticity of 112.23 1/s, and energy dissipation of 359.82 m²/s³, validated by a TKE-yield correlation (R² = 0.972). Simplified reactor design reduces energy dissipation by 20% compared to multi-orifice reactors (88% yield, higher costs) and smooth periodic constriction reactors (74.5% yield). Findings offer a scalable, eco-friendly solution for industrial biodiesel production, minimizing fossil fuel dependency and enhancing process efficiency.

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BiofuelsBioreactorsHydrodynamicsModels, TheoreticalPlant OilsSunflower OilBiofuelsPlant OilsSunflower Oil

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