How do I calculate evaporative losses?
I'm looking at a reaction involving methanol for making biodiesel from
vegetable oil. Methanol and caustic soda are mixed and added to
vegetable oil. The reaction takes place at a range of temperatures
between 40 and 65 degrees and usually lasts for an hour. The products
are biodiesel and glycerine.
It can take place in a sealed vessel but more usually is done in a
vessel with a lid which is not sealed.
I'm expecting some of the methanol will be lost by evaporation to
atmosphere but how can I calculate the likely losses?
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