Issues in Biodiesel Production: A Review and an Approach for Design of Manufacturing Plant with Cost and Capacity Perspective

This paper aims at the study and analysis of existing contributions related to issues in Biodiesel production. It discusses key issues and related contributions which include chemical processes, reactor designing, plantation, blending and applications. It summarizes the analysis of other prominent contributions to process model, design, production, cost, optimization, feasibility, safety, effects, challenges and future of Biodiesel production and also presents discussion on open issues. An approach based on the mathematical model is suggested for design of Biodiesel manufacturing plant in view of cost and capacity. This paper can be a stimulant to the beginners in the domain of renewable energy research.