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Application of partial hydrogenation theory to the design of commercial reactors for hydrogenating triglyceride oils
Author(s) -
Albright Lyle F.
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
journal of the american oil chemists' society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.512
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1558-9331
pISSN - 0003-021X
DOI - 10.1007/bf02641797
Subject(s) - cottonseed oil , cottonseed , triglyceride , waste management , environmental science , pulp and paper industry , chemistry , biochemical engineering , engineering , food science , biochemistry , cholesterol
Within the last 15–20 years, major advances have been publicized regarding the mechanism and general understanding of the partial hydrogenation of triglycerides, including soybean oil, cottonseed oil, corn oil and various animal fats (primarily hog and beef fats). Although edible shortenings, oleomargarine stocks and soap stocks are produced in large quantities, there is considerable doubt that the theory and fundamental information relative to hydrogenation is always applied to the fullest extent in designing and operating commercial reactors. This paper will review past accomplishments, the current state of the art and probable directions to be taken to obtain even further reactor improvements.