Science Proposal

FR.
SIMPLICIANO ACADEMY INC

Fr. Simpliciano St. MalacanangDuloBrgy. Do00n Bosco, Paranaque City
Investigatory Proposal in
Science 10
Phase A
Objectives:
 To conduct experiments/investigations with the use of laboratory
apparatus.
 To conduct experiments inside the science laboratory.
 To further elaborate the possible outcome of an experiment.
 To successfully conduct an experiment.
Proposal :
Purifying Used Cooking Oil Using

Sedimentation Method During
Monetary Shortage
I. Problem:
1.) Will the sedimentation method be effective enough to purify the used
oil?
What other components, materials or chemicals can effectively purify used
cooking oil?
2.) What other components, materials or chemicals can effectively purify used
cooking oil?
Is purifying used cooking oil still clean or can it give the same standard of a
new cooking oil?
3.) What properties are in those chemicals that could help the sedimentation
method in purifying used cooking oil?
How many times that we can purify the oil that it’s still usable and safe?
II. Rationale
In the present world, oil in general plays a significant role. It can be used in
many forms. One, it is used as a source of energy. Cars, appliances, machines,
ships, and planes utilize oil for them to efficiently function. But, one of its
greatest uses for humanity is mainly for cooking.
Unfortunately, most of the oil used in frying is usually thrown away

afterwards. Practically and economically speaking, the demand of oil leads to
the increase of its value. To address the problem, a study was proposed. This
study was about sedimentation method used to purify used cooking oil. This
study aimed to give people the chance to utilize or reuse cooking oil.
So our topic is all about purifying used cooking oil, but what is purifying
used cooking cooking oil? purifying used cooking oil means to clean or
cleansed the oil trough sa series of filters. But, is purifying used cooking oil
can be safe to our health? is purifying used cooking oil can save more oil? is
purifying used cooking oil can save more money, time and energy? these are
some questions l want to know more about our topic.
III. Review of related Literature

The recycling of cooking oil provides a form of revenue for restaurants, which are
sometimes compensated by cooking oil recyclers for their deep fryer oil. But sad to say,
these recyclers dispose too much oil which can cause the clogging of sewage due to the
build-up of fats.
This study can not only help restaurants save but also those who consume oil at home.
Through this, there will be less hassle for them in availing brand new oil plus the price
will be lighter on their part since the materials used are easy to find and cheap.
Different oils come from different sources which means it undergoes different processes. There
are times when antioxidants are added to delay rancidity or spoilage.
This study used the sedimentation method to purify used cooking oil. To aid the sedimentation
method, activated carbon and clay soil was also used.
Clay soil, also known as “heavy soil” was used in the sedimentation method since it absorbs and
retains more components and substances. It also has poor drainage making it possible to absorb
the small particles found in used oils.
During the filtration process, activated carbon was also used. To make activated carbon,
manufacturers heat common charcoal in the presence of a gas that causes the charcoal to develop
lots of internal spaces or “pores.” These pores help activated charcoal “trap” chemicals.
IV. Hypothesis
V.Experimental Procedures
 Material & Equipment
 80 ml used cooking oil
 1200 clay soil
 15g of active carbon
 5 filter of paper disk
 Graduated Cylinder
 5 jar
 Stirring rod
 Stopwatch
 Medicine dropper
 Funnel
 Are the materials available?
 Some of them are available but mostly of the materials are not :((((
 What step will I follow to test may hypothesis?
1. Every 20 ml cooking oil was prepared in mayonnaise jars.
2. Used oil and unused oil were also prepared into mayonnaise
jars.
3. The three setups were then mixed with 40 g clay soil using a
stirring rod.
4. The mixtures were set aside until the suspended materials
settled down.
5. This procedure was done twice for Setup 2 and thrice for
Setup 3.
6. The settled clay was separated from the oil.

5 g of activated carbon was added into the oil for 24 hours.
7. After 24 hours, the oil was allowed to pass through a filter
paper for the final stage.
8. The viscosity was tested. It was gathered using a medicine

dropper and a stopwatch.
 How will I collect my data?
 It was concluded that from the three setups, Setup C had the best
results. It was considered the best since it was the least viscous
among the three and its physical appearance was the closest to the
unused oil.
It was also concluded that the sedimentation method is not enough to
purify entirely the used cooking oil. In order to effectively purify it,
the filtration method should also be there. Because of the properties
of the clay soil and activated carbon, these are considered potential
purifiers of used cooking oil.
 How will I organize my data?
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FR.

SIMPLICIANO ACADEMY INC

Purifying Used Cooking Oil Using

Unfortunately, most of the oil used in frying is usually thrown away

III. Review of related Literature

6. The settled clay was separated from the oil.

8. The viscosity was tested. It was gathered using a medicine

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