• Dr. Anilkumar V. Shelke

This study investigates the kinetic behavior of reused sunflower cooking oil to determine the optimum conditions for its processing and potential reuse. The feedstock, obtained from commercially available sunflower oil, was subjected to repeated heating cycles to simulate domestic cooking practices. The auto-oxidation reaction was monitored by evaluating the variation in the absorption coefficient at specific wavelengths, representing the extent of oxidative degradation. The kinetic parameters, including rate constant and activation energy, were calculated from experimental data using the Arrhenius equation. Results indicated that the oxidation rate increased with temperature and frequency of reuse, while controlled heating below 150 °C significantly reduced degradation. Optimum conditions were achieved at moderate temperatures (140–150 °C) and limited reuse cycles (up to 3), minimizing auto-oxidation and preserving oil quality. The findings provide a kinetic basis for improving the sustainability and safety of cooking oil reuse in domestic and commercial settings.

Kinetic, Oil, Oxidation

"Kinetic Analysis of Auto-Oxidation in Reused Sunflower Cooking Oil and Determination of Optimum Process Conditions", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 12, page no.d330-d332, December-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2512343.pdf

"Kinetic Analysis of Auto-Oxidation in Reused Sunflower Cooking Oil and Determination of Optimum Process Conditions", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 12, page no. ppd330-d332, December-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2512343.pdf