STUDI KARAKTERISTIK BIOAVTUR GETAH PINUS BERBASIS HIDROGENASI

Abstract

Research studies related to the characteristics of bioavtur made from pine resin was investigated by using hydrogenation method. In this study, the hydrogenation process is carried out in a batch reactor using hydrogen gas direct encounters with turpentine oil at a temperature of 200 0C and a initial hydrogen pressure of 10 bar for 1 hour. Then, product obtained will be tested to specification (freezing point) based on the international standard. Moreover, also conducted GC-MS analysis to determine the composition of hydrocarbons contained in the product. The analysis results are then compared to international standards of aviation fuel specifications (ASTM International) to determine the characteristics of the resulting product. Based on the measurements that have been done, it is known that the freezing point of the hydrogenation product is measured at less than -69 0C. Where, this value has to meet the standard specifications of the required aviation fuel which has a maximum freezing point at a temperature of -47 0C.