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An evaluation of a small-scale biodiesel production technology: Case study of Mango’o village, Center province, Cameroon

It is an undeniable fact that isolated areas lack sufficient energy resources and that energy supply is central in order to achieve sustainable development goals. On the other hand, agricultural materials, whose trade profit fluctuates in low levels, are produced locally in wide range. As a result,...

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Published in:Physics and chemistry of the earth. Parts A/B/C 2009, Vol.34 (1), p.55-58
Main Authors: Sarantopoulos, Ioannis, Che, Franklin, Tsoutsos, Theocharis, Bakirtzoglou, Vagios, Azangue, Willy, Bienvenue, Donatien, Ndipen, Frankline Mulluh
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Language:English
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Summary:It is an undeniable fact that isolated areas lack sufficient energy resources and that energy supply is central in order to achieve sustainable development goals. On the other hand, agricultural materials, whose trade profit fluctuates in low levels, are produced locally in wide range. As a result, the implementation of an alternative, more effective approach, which ensures the sustainability in social, economical and environmental dimension, is a crucial issue for developing countries. In this particular study, in order to cover the local energy needs, the possibility of installing a small biodiesel plant in a rural area of Cameroon, has been analyzed. The final biodiesel product can also be disposed directly to the market leading to an additional local income. In this paper, both the monthly potential of palm oil in Mango’o region and the recommended biodiesel production process are presented. Some significant benefits that can be achieved are independence from fossil fuels, mechanization of palm oil production process and additional prevention of local depopulation.
ISSN:1474-7065
1873-5193
DOI:10.1016/j.pce.2008.07.005