Issue №: 1 (128)
The journal solves the problems of creation and improvement of machinery and technologies for agriculture: 131 - Applied Mechanics, 132 - Materials Science, 133 - Industrial Engineering, 141 - Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electromechanics, 208 - Agricultural Engineering.
PROSPECTS AND PROBLEMS OF BIODIESEL FUEL PRODUCTION
Vadym RYABOSHAPKA – Candidate of Technical Sciences, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Agricultural Engineering and Technical service of Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (3, Soniachna St., Vinnytsia, 21008, Ukraine, email: vadym@vsau.vin.ua, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1812-1030).
Vadym IVATSKO – Recipient of the Third Educational and Scientific Level of the Department of Agricultural Engineering and Technical Service of Faculty of Engineering and Technology Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (3, Soniachna St., Vinnytsia, 21008, Ukraine, email: ivatsko95@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4793-9379).
The article examines the physicochemical properties of fuels for internal combustion engines, focusing on key aspects such as elemental composition, heat of combustion, density, viscosity, etc. The prerequisites and stages of developing alternative fuels, particularly for compression ignition engines, are analyzed, with biodiesel fuel taking a prominent place. Chemically, biodiesel consists of methyl esters of fatty acids (lipids) and, due to its physicochemical properties, closely resembles conventional diesel fuel, allowing for mixing in various proportions. The paper discusses the most well-known biodiesel production methods, including transesterification (conventional, supercritical, enzymatic), pyrolysis, and hydrogenation (second-generation biodiesel), providing an overview of the mechanisms involved. The classical transesterification process is identified as the most promising for Ukraine. The study outlines the methods of classical transesterification and presents a schematic of the process. The article also describes the nomenclature of equipment for biodiesel production. It provides technical characteristics of some devices, including the BDD-200 biodiesel production line used in the alternative energy laboratory of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University. Scientific research on biodiesel production in Ukraine and key authors in this field are reviewed. Special attention is given to raw material resources for biodiesel fuel production. The study elaborates on classical transesterification technologies, including intermolecular and intramolecular transesterification, and alcoholysis, presenting fundamental chemical reactions involving methanol or ethanol. The advantages and disadvantages of various catalysts, such as potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide, are also discussed. This scientific paper presents the results of the initiative research project 0122U002187.
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About the journal
G8 – Materials Science
G9 – Applied Mechanics
G10 – Metallurgy
G11 – Mechanical Engineering (by specializations)
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The All-Ukrainian scientific journal “Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC” is an open-access scientific publication that publishes the results of original research, theoretical and applied developments, as well as scientific papers in the fields of engineering sciences, energy systems, and transport technologies of the agro-industrial complex.
The main objective of the scientific journal “Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC” is to disseminate the results of modern scientific research and to promote the development of technical, energy, and transport solutions for the agro-industrial complex through the publication of scientific materials characterized by scientific novelty and practical significance in the field of design and modernization of machinery, equipment, and technologies.
The journal’s activities are focused on supporting the development of engineering science, stimulating the implementation of innovative approaches into industrial practice, as well as ensuring effective exchange of scientific achievements among researchers, educators, engineers, and other specialists in relevant fields.
Objectives of the Journal
To achieve its defined objective, the journal ensures the implementation of the following key tasks:
· publication of the results of fundamental and applied research covering the fields of applied mechanics, mechanical engineering, materials science, energy systems, electrical engineering, electromechanics, and transport systems of the agro-industrial sector;
· promotion of the implementation of advanced technical and technological developments aimed at improving the efficiency of machinery, equipment, and production processes;
· creation of conditions for active scientific exchange among research institutions, higher education institutions, industrial enterprises, and other interested organizations;
· support for the development of interdisciplinary research and expansion of cooperation among specialists in various fields of science and technology;
· promotion of the improvement of the scientific and technical level of research related to the design, modernization, and operation of technical equipment used in agro-industrial production;
· dissemination of information on modern achievements in science and technology and the implementation of innovative technologies in the fields of technical support, energy, and transport;
· development of a scientific information environment that facilitates effective scientific communication and the integration of national research into the international scientific community.
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
Languages of publication: Ukrainian, English
Editor-in-Chief: Vitalii YAROPUD
State Registration: Decision of the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting № 1337 and № 1180. Media Identifier: R30-05173
EDRPOU Code: 00497236
Publisher ROR: https://ror.org/05m3ysc06
Publisher DOI Prefix: 10.37128
Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC is a scholarly professional journal with a long-standing history and stable academic tradition, reflecting the evolution of engineering and technical sciences within the agro-industrial sector of Ukraine.
The journal was founded in 1997 under the title Bulletin of Vinnytsia State Agricultural Institute. According to the Resolution of the Presidium of the Higher Attestation Commission of Ukraine dated September 11, 1997, the publication obtained the status of a professional scientific journal, which enabled the publication of the main results of doctoral and candidate dissertations in technical sciences. From its inception, the journal positioned itself as an academic platform for addressing current issues of mechanization, electrification, and technical support of agricultural production. During 2001–2014, the journal was published under the title Proceedings of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University. Series: Technical Sciences (State Registration Certificate of Print Media KV No. 16644-5116 PR dated April 30, 2010). Throughout this period, a systematic approach to the selection and peer review of scientific manuscripts was established, the thematic scope of publications was expanded, and continuity of scientific directions as well as the development of sectoral engineering schools was ensured. Since 2015, the journal has been published under its current title, Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC (State Registration Certificate No. 21906-11806 R dated March 12, 2016). The change of title reflected the expansion of the journal’s thematic coverage and its orientation toward interdisciplinary research in mechanical engineering, energy systems, electrical engineering, transport technologies, automation, and digital solutions for the agro-industrial complex.
