How to Prepare Your Biodiesel Biofuel Company for the Cold Soak Filtration Test

July 7, 2011 By

The new ASTM D6751 cold Soak Filtration test is leaving many Biodiesel producers and consumers out in the cold. In Response new products are presenting new technology designed specifically to ensure that biodiesel products conform to the ASTM standard for cold flow properties.

What is this new test all about? The American Society for Testing of Materials has recently added the cold soak filtration analysis and defined it as: the time in seconds that it takes for cold soaked biodiesel to pass through two 0.8 micron filters and the amount of particulate matter expressed in milligrams per (mg/l) collected on the filter. Why is this new test important? The problem is when biodiesel is stored in temperatures below 40 degrees F. for extended time periods, certain particles within the fuel solution will fall out of the fuel to the bottom of the storage tanks. This particle fall out will build into an ever thickening layer of build up at the bottom. Generally the colder the temperature and the longer the fuel stays at that temperature, will induce even more material to fall out.

The material has the potential to plug filters, increase maintenance cost and at worst shut down engines. What is this material that falls out? It has to do with the feedstock that the biodiesel was produced from. Feedstocks, especially those produced with used cooking oils (UCO), waste vegetable oils (WVO), yellow grease or animal fats (Tallow) will produce high levels of fall out materials. These materials can also be caused by incomplete removal of glycerin, soaps, waxes, or resins during the Transesterification process.

In response to this problem companies such as 70CentsaGallon are offering in-expensive options like Cold Clear. This system uses a three-stage bank of housings in a combination of filtration, adsorption and absorption principles to capture the materials that can cause plugging or crystallization in biodiesel fluids. This treatment system is solving the cold soak filtering dilemma in B-100 biodiesel and other biodiesel blends in a single pass while having little loss in yield.

This new ASTM test is a positive step in making biodiesel a more consistent consumer friendly product with the help of new technologies like Cold Clear.

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Verde Biofuel | Introduction to our mobile biodiesel processors

July 6, 2011 By

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www.verdebiofuel.com Why A Mobile Processor? * These pre-engineered processors are mobile and fall under less ridged county, city and state requirements than built-in units. * Our trailers can be located on a job site. * Being self-contained they handle smells and spills better than a processor located in a building. * Clean-up can be performed at a car wash. * Resale is much, much easier than the permanent units available on the market. They are inconspicuous. * Mobile units are completely self contained and only require water and an electric hook-up or generator to begin making fuel. * Excellent for schools, colleges and other teaching programs. * A perfect unit to get your feet wet if planning a large scale commercial refinery. For more information, please visit http Biodiesel is a clean burning alternative to petroleum diesel refined from renewable resources such as vegetable oil, algae oil, recycled cooking oil or rendered animal fats. Biodiesel contains no petroleum, but it can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel blend. It can be used in compression-ignition (diesel) engines with little or no modifications. Biodiesel is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics.

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Question by katrina: Is it possible to make biofuel from oyster mushrooms?

If yes, how do you think can you make/ test it? And where can i get lit on it?
Also, do you THINK it would be effective?
Thanks.

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Answer by Subas
No, it is not possible to make biofuel from oyster mushrooms.

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Verde Biofuel | VBT-3600 Mobile Biodiesel Processor

July 1, 2011 By

www.verdebiofuel.com VBT 3600 — 8 x 16 Mobile Biodiesel Processor This monster is made to continuously produce fuel on a large scale. With a 900 gallon per 5 day period, this 8 X 16 mobile biodiesel processor can supply fuel for almost any business. Using our proprietary Split Batch System TM, the batch size is cut in half thus allowing shorter production times. This also allows for easier clean-up should you have to rework a batch. The heating tank and the drying tank are constructed of heavy gauge steel and powder coated to last generations. All plumbing in the VBT3600 is 1″ steel pipe and heavy duty ball valves. The importance of this cannot be overstated as biodiesel will dissolve PVC piping and valves. All of our Mobile Biodiesel Processors are well ventilated for safety and come with fire extinguishers. This large processor comes with a built-in work station and full size sink. The only processor on the market with a four head drying system, this unit dries fuel faster than any other units made. VBT 3600 8′ x 16′ Mobile Biodiesel Processor

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Question by stopandstare: How can I make a visual demonstration for biomass or biofuel working?

It is for a school project a it doesnt have to be done in the classroom i can demonstrate it like at my house and just film it but please help me!!! thanks

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Answer by miloticdeoxys
Check http://ecoworld.forumotion.com/index.htm

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Biodiesel Biofuel Feedstock Game

June 26, 2011 By

Article by Victor Garlington

As biofuel and biodiesel fuel energy gain popularity around the world we are seeing new tactics in the biodiesel biofuel Feedstock game to keep up with green fuel production.Let’s look at the current feedstock oils that dominate the biofuels Industry: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Jatropha Oil, Sunflower Oil, Canola Oil, Waste Vegetable Oil (WVO), Used Cooking Oil (UCO), Animal Fat, Yellow Grease and Honge OilAre all currently used to produce clean renewable energy.

Let’s face it, in the United States Restaurant owner operators are now wise to the renewable energy game and have begun to charge biofuel producers for the waste vegetable oil they have to offer. The National Renderers Association (NRA) has an international members list over 132 members strong with the majority of them located in the USA. Large companies like Griffin Industries Inc. have far reaching service contracts with restaurants and factories that produce waste oils. These oils are then resold for as much as .50 USD per gallon for use as ingredients to Organic fertilizer, specialty proteins, flavor enhancers and biodiesel biofuels.

Some biodiesel innovators in this game have come up with unique practices to overcome this lack of supply and high demand for the yellow grease needed for biofuel production. Some are actually contracting with farmers to grow and produce the virgin oil for them, some biofuel entrepreneurs are selling the oil from the farmers to restaurateurs at discounted prices with contracts stating the virgin oil provider will receive the oil again, once the restaurant owner has used the vegetable oil to completion.

The game may have changed once again when restaurant owners see the new energy system that utilizes waste vegetable oil to power their utility needs. You actually can have a utility cost savings and reduce your carbon foot print. This power system turns your facilities waste vegetable oil and grease into electricity and hot water for your restaurant and makes your used cooking oil worth .55 per gallon, not the 10 to 25 cents restaurants might be selling it for currently – or the cost of having it hauled away. The system also provides additional revenue through renewable energy credits and carbon credit trading, or LEED credits toward Green Building Certification.

Some biofuel innovators have gone overseas to purchase feedstock oils from Malaysia, South America or Nigeria Africa to get the most oil for the least expensive price. The key to the game is to control your feedstock oil price, but the game is becoming more difficult for those without a solid game plan for vegetable oil feedstock control.

About the Author

Victor Garlington has been a long proponent of bio-fuels and produces bio-fuel for his own vehicles. He is currently helping others discover alternative fuels as a solution to high fuel prices. He can be contacted at victor@70centsagallon.com or http://www.70centsagallon.com/feedstock.htmlThis article is sharewareas long as the entire article is left intact including this notice. Copyright © 2009 Victor Garlington

Question by Chris: Biofuel costs roughly a bit less than . Why is this considered high?

I’ve read that grain ethanol costs around $ 1.75 a gallon and cellulosic biofuel costs around $ 1.80 a gallon. I went on a website and it mentioned fuel costs “tumbling” from $ 1.75 in January of 2005 to $ 1.23 in early April. Is $ 1.75 considered expensive because there’s less oil efficiency when compared to gasoline?

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Answer by Emms
it is considered high because biofuel combustion is much faster thus more fuel get burn rapidly compared to regular gasoline.

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How to make Biofuel, Biodiesel, Biofuel Products

June 6, 2011 By

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How do I run a diesel van on biodiesel?

April 16, 2011 By

How do I run a diesel van on biodiesel?

I just bought a 1984 chevy diesel van. I want to run it on biodiesel, and I don't really know where to start.

If I'm not mistaken I'm pretty sure you just fill up the tank and run it like normal. The engine runs on bio-diesel, it doesn't have to be outfitted with anything specific as far as I know.

Zac's right you just have to put the bio diesel in the tank its the same as regular diesel but way cleaner

since you can not run pure 100% biodiesel in any car all year round unless you live between the 30th paralells, you will need to mix with regular diesel.

Also, make sure you have lots of money, biodiesel costs more than reqular diesel.

you can just fill the tank and run the engine on 100% biodiesel with the possibility of only minor issues cropping up. those being leaks from fuel hoses and "O" rings not rated for biodiesel. start by running biodiesel, and check for leaks from time to time. if any crop up, replace the lines and "O" rings with biodiesel rated items. if no leaks crop up, dont worry about it.

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Biofuel, Biodiesel, Alternative Energy and Green oil why should we invest?

October 15, 2010 By

Alternative Energy sources such as Biofuel, Biodiesel, and Green Oil are rapidly becoming big business as ethical investments become lucrative.

We are using more fossil fuel oil than we are finding. Though experts disagree about the time scale, most agree that the rate at which we are consuming traditional oil is now greater than the rate at which new reserves are being found, we have already entered the depletion phase and are on a downhill slope of terminal decline. In short, crude oil is running out.

What are our alternatives?

Biofuels.  Thanks to the Gulf of Mexico fiasco, many people are totally reconsidering the use of fossil fuels for energy and are opting for a cleaner, less harmfull alternative fuel like Jatropha or Millettia biofuels but what are they?

Jatropha and Millettia what?

Jatropha and Millettia are two hardy plants that can grow in harsh desert conditions, needing little water and care. Biofuels from Jatropha or Millettia are formed by crushing the seeds of the plant and extracting the oil.  The waste is biodegradable and can be used for farming.

What makes them so good?

Bio fuels are better for the planet and humanity for a variety of reasons:

Can be made in a matter of days as opposed to fossil fuels which take millions of years to build
Are safer compared to fossil fuels which produce pollution and harm emissions
Unlike fossil fuels, are a renewable source of energy which means that they can continually produce more energy

Both the Jatropha and the Millettia plant take about 3-4 years until they produce a significant amount of seeds to turn into “green oil”.  Once the plants are established however, it can live up to 20 years or more.
No machines are needed to take care of the plants or to harvest.
It is a renewable source of energy, producing year after year.
Nitrogen rich fetiliser, medicines and rubber can be made from the waste produce.

Why should we invest in this?

Fossil fuels will only go up in prices and are harmful to the environment so we need to take a stand and start investing in this new emerging technology.  World economy needs to start investing in the future of the planet and the human race.

For free information on how to make money and save the planet please visit

http://www.biofuelinvestments.net

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How to Make Biodiesel: the Three Choices of Using Biofuel

September 28, 2010 By

Biodiesel becomes more and more popular every year. It’s popularity probably derives from the fact that biodiesel is so cheap and relatively easy to be made. You can make it in your own backyard or kitchen. It is far better than the original petro-diesel, it’s cleaner and better for the environment and your health. Let’s talk about the three options you have when running a diesel engine on biofuel.

All three options can be used with vegetable oils, animal fat or both (it doesn’t matter if you use fresh or used oils):

- You can use the oil as it is

- You can mix the oil with another chemical supplement like kerosene, or gasoline or petroleum etc.

- You can convert the oil to biodiesel

Using the oil as it is can be clean and effective. Not to mention cheap also. But you have to make modifications to the diesel engine so that it is optimized for vegetable oil. You can find pre-modified diesel engines where you can use petro diesel, biodiesel and pure vegetable oil in any combination. There are engines with separate fuel tanks and a switch, you fill one tank with vegetable oil and the other tank with original petroleum diesel. Then you just turn on the engine using the tank with the original petroleum diesel and after a while you switch to the tank with the vegetable oil.

Mixing the oil with other supplements is your second option. Because vegetable oil is thick you mix it with a different type of fuel to make it thinner so that it flows easily into the combustion chamber of your diesel engine. Remember that using petroleum or kerosene to mix the vegetable oil, is not a clean option though. You can make various mixes (for example 20% vegetable oil and 80% of another diesel fuel). Some claim that if you use such a mix you have to preheat the engine, others just start the engine and go without preheating.

Your final option (and by far the best, in my opinion) is to convert the vegetable oil into biodiesel. Because biodiesel works in any diesel engine without the need to make any conversion or modifications to the fuel system or the engine itself. Just fill and go. Biodiesel is a much safer, clean, ready to use fuel that’s well tested. This option unlike the other two is backed by thousands of short-term and long-term research and tests by scientists around the world.

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