The generation of reliable experimental data in any experimental scale requires proper procedures not only for the reaction step but also for the feed preparation

separation

and characterization of products as well as calculations of conversion and product yields. Batch reactor is the most used experimental setup for carrying out exploratory studies for catalyst screening and development. This work is focused on describing and discussing a step-by-step methodology for conducting experiments for catalytic hydrotreating of vegetable oils in batch reactor. The proposed methodology considers literature and own experiences on advantages and disadvantages of different feed types

catalysts

experimental setup and procedures

effect of reaction parameters

separation and characterization of products

and calculations.