Biodiesel Process Flow Diagram

KMPS expertise in chemical process design, particularly the design of deep vacuum distillation systems processing thermally sensitive products has made KMPS a leader in the Biodiesel Purification Industry. Our expertise includes the development of process simulation models, design of low pressure drop heat exchangers and distillation column internals, selection of vacuum systems, process control strategies and the detailed design and construction of fully integrated modular purification and recovery systems.
KMPS has performed extensive proof of concept pilot testing. These tests, performed at our Houston, Texas Pilot Plant development facility, are based upon actual feedstocks provided by our clients. Please refer to the following Process Flow Diagram summarizing KMPS’ areas of biodiesel expertise.

1. Triglycerides
CUSTOMER KMPS
Methanol
+ Catalyst
Methanol
Methanol Water Glycerin
Reaction
Phase
Separation and
Acidulation
Water and
Methanol
Methanol
Water
Glycerin
FAME
Glycerides
(5) Multi-effect
evaporation
(1) Lights
Removal
Column
FAME/Glycerides
(4) Methanol
Recovery
Column
Glycerin
and Water
Water
Glycerin
and salts
Glycerides
and other
High Boiling
Impurites
(2,3)
High Purity
FAME
Column
Glycerin
and other
Low
Boiling
Impurites
FAME
WATER
(6) Water/
Methanol
Removal
BIODIESEL PROCESS FLOW CHART