Chapter V: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Conclusion
It was concluded that adding used cooking oil in the production of alternative candles did not make any significant difference or great impact on the effects of the samples when applied on the candles. The addition of used cooking oil only increased the moisture of the samples and a little increase on it's intensity of light. Indeed, it lowered the costs of the production of the candles. Furthermore, sample B can be comparable to the commercial one and is more effective than the other samples.

Recommendation
The researcher recommends further research on the project especially on the right amounts of the usd cooking oil and it's other composition to achieve a better mixture and produce a better product.

Abstract

This study tries to find out the feasibility of the used cooking oil as an additive component of candle. This study aims to produce a low-priced but high-quality candle by using used cooking oil as a major component.
The researcher would like to test the feasibility of cooking oil.

The following materials: 500 mL used cooking oil, 1 kg paraffin wax, strings cut into 5 inches long, serves as, wick, crayons in different colors, kettle, beaker, stirring rod, mold made from bamboo, the researcher conducted the experiment. The measured paraffin waxes will be cut into small pieces to facilitate melting. It will be placed in a clean and dry kettle, together with a small piece of colored crayon, to produce a colored candle candle. The kettle will be heated in low fire until the waxes and crayons melt. The melted wax will be added with different percentages of used cooking oil. Before the mixture solidifies, they will be formed into molds, wicks suspended in the middle of the container. They will be air-dried until hardened.
The melting rate of the different preparations of candles will be tested by the measured initial lengths of the candles and allowing them to burn for 15 minutes. The final lengths of the candles will be measured again. The melted candle will also be collected and measured. The intensity of light produced by the candles will also be tested using the photometer.

The table shows that the candle A has a very dim type of flame while the candle F has the very bright type of flame. It only means that the more used cooking oil in the candle, the more bright the type of the candles' flame. Also with the lifespan of the candles. As shown above, the more the used cooking oil in the candle, the more it lasts long.

The researcher would like to recommend that the study will be re-conducted to gather authentic results. It is also recommended to have further analysis of the composition of the candle.

Acknowledgment

I would like to acknowledge to the following for their support and help regarding with this project:

To my ever-supportive parents who are always there to give me support while doing this research study.
To my mentors who taught me principles that helped me with my study.
To my friends who are always capable of giving me enough faith in doing this research at times of failures.
And above all, the One who created everything, the One who gives wisdom and strength, the One who picks you up when you feel so broken, to our Almighty Father..

To all.. I would like to give my gratitude..

Chapter IV : Results and Discussion

In this chapter, it tries to discuss the observation noted on the experiment and the characteristics of the candles made from used cooking oil.

The table shows that the candle A has a very dim type of flame while the candle F has the very bright type of flame. It only means that the more used cooking oil in the candle, the more bright the type of the candles' flame. Also with the lifespan of the candles. As shown above, the more the used cooking oil in the candle, the more it lasts long.

Chapter III : Methodology

Materials:
500 mL used cooking oil
1 kg paraffin wax
strings cut into 5 inches long, serves as wick
crayons in different colors
kettle
beaker
stirring rod
mold made from bamboo

The measured paraffin waxes will be cut into small pieces to facilitate melting. It will be placed in a clean and dry kettle, together with a small piece of colored crayon, to produce a colored candle candle. The kettle will be heated in low fire until the waxes and crayons melt. The melted wax will be added with different percentages of used cooking oil. Before the mixture solidifies, they will be formed into molds, wicks suspended in the middle of the container. They will be air-dried until hardened.

The melting rate of the different preparations of candles will be tested by the measured initial lengths of the candles and allowing them to burn for 15 minutes. The final lengths of the candles will be measured again. The melted candle will also be collected and measured. The intensity of light produced by the candles will also be tested using the photometer.

These are the following preparations made by the researcher:

A. 100% paraffin wax - 0% used cooking oil
B. 90% paraffin wax - 10% used cooking oil
C. 80% paraffin wax - 20% used cooking oil
D. 70% paraffin wax - 30% used cooking oil
E. 60% paraffin wax - 40% used cooking oil
F. 50% paraffin wax - 50% used cooking oil

Chapter II : Review of Related Literature

Candles used to be largely made up of solid combustible waxes of fatty substance formed around a wick. It is a source of light. Beeswax candles were used in Egypt and Crete as early as 3000 B.C. Much later, candles were made by pouring molten wax or tallow into molds, containing wicks. Next came the paraffin wax, which is crystallized from petroleum. Today, commercially available candles are approximately made up of 65 percent paraffin wax and 35 percent stearic acid.

Waxes compromises a broad group of opaque, water repellent, essentially solid materials having varied chemical composition and many diverse applications. Its name applied originally to naturally occurring esters of fatty acids and monohydric alcohols but not refers to both natural and manufactured products resembling these esters. They soften gradually on heating, going through a soft, malleable state before ultimately forming a liquid.

Oils are greasy, generally combustible liquid of vegetables, animals or mineral origin which is insoluble in alcohol and always in Ether. Oils are used as food, for lubricating, illuminating and as fuel. It is also used in the manufacture of soap, candles, cosmetics, perfumery, etc.
Wick were made up of cotton or linen woven and braided in such a way that it will burn i n one direction, curling so as to texture its end into oxidizing zone of the candles flame for complete combustion.

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