Tag Archives: biodiesel

Makebiodieselathome asked: The best way to by quality biodiesel is to buy it from a producer that is recommended by the national biodiesel board. It is a mistake to purchase homemade biodiesel from just anyone as it may have a volatile flash point (causing an unexpected fire in your diesel engine!) or it could have exaggerated solvent properties and scald …

Every time there’s an increase in oil prices, people feel it, even if they don’t drive a car. Some suggest we use biofuel to lessen the impact of the rising fuel costs. But what is biofuel, and how does it differ from fossil fuel? Biofuel is produced from recycled elements of the food chain, and from plants. It is used …

Munya Chinongoza asked: There are many companies around the world that are involved in the production of biodiesel. The Biodiesel Company which is privately owned is one of them. The Biodiesel Company has many years of experience in the fields of sales and distribution. Based in Toronto Canada, The Biodiesel Company collects and renews fuel from the waste of cooking …

AORA (a member of the E.D.I.G. Group), a leading developer of applied ultra-high temperature concentrating solar power (CSP) technology, announced today that Israel’s Minister of National Infrastructures, Binyamin Ben Eliezer, has signed AORA's license provide solar electricity to the national grid at its solar thermal power plant at Kibbutz Samar in Israel’s southern Arava region. This is the first such license to be granted by the Israeli government to a solar-thermal technology.

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: A biodiesel processor is a combination reaction vessel. It is used for producing biodiesel from vegetable oil. An industrial processor is very much considered convenient for production volumes, which can’t produce more than10,000 t/year. The reaction and distillation process of the alcohol is a batch processing. The decantation use to happen continuously. In the industry, a …

Matt Oconnor asked: With the increasing interest in biodiesel as an alternative fuel for diesel engine cars, further studies are being made in order to discover a means to process such alternative fuels in amounts that will be able to compete with current petroleum based fuels. Unfortunately, biodiesel supply still falls below the increasing demand for it. Partly responsible for …

Daniel Roshard asked: In a world where people rely heavily on diesel-powered engines to perform many functions for both agriculture and other known industries, it no longer comes as a surprise if there is a limited supply of derivatives of diesel fuels with traces of petroleum. Besides the (over)exhaustion of reserves of petroleum fuels, improbability in petroleum sources and supply …

bill smoyer asked: The fuel industry has tremendously hurt many industries.  One that it directly affects is the landscape and lawn care industry.  Especially the lawn side of the business which is the division that is able to create a strong consistent weekly income.   There is a large fuel expense that is associated with the lawn side due to the …

Munya Chinongoza asked: When it comes to biodiesel turbine fuel and kerosene, there have been many searches on the net for this and it seems clear that many people have a question and they keep searching for the answer. The most common question is “Is it possible to make a biodiesel and kerosene blend or replace the kerosene entirely?”. When …

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: The National Biodiesel board, or the NBB as it is widely known, is the trade association that represents the Biodiesel industry as the body that coordinates the research and development of the industry in the US. During the early 1990s, the state commodity groups were giving the financial support to the research and development series for …

roosterbob asked: The rising cost of fuel around the world gives way to exploration of alternative fuels which are more cost effective and environment friendly. Re-usable wastes are a great source of fuel to help us power our vehicles that bring us to everyday places. Biodiesel is a popular option in place of commercial petroleum. Biodiesel was specifically designed to …

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: Biodiesel is known as an alternative fuel for burning. Biodiesel fuel comes from 100% renewable resources. Biodiesel can be used in vehicle, while mixing it with petroleum to produce biodiesel blend. Biodiesel is biodegradable. Biodiesel fuel produces about 60% less net lifecycle carbon dioxide emission, as compare to it is itself produced from atmospheric carbon dioxide. …

Keith McGregor asked: As November 1st 2008 approaches and the end to UK Red Diesel derogation, yacht owners are sharing an interest in alternative fuels one being Biodiesel. What are the benefits for boat owners and who will supply it? Biodiesel refers to a non-petroleum-based diesel fuel made vegetable oils or animal fats. There are many advantages of marine biodiesel …

Matt Oconnor asked: Biodiesel has been getting its share of interest among people in the search for alternative fuels. The cost of oils has been steadily going up in the worldwide market and many think it is time to find alternative sources to tone down in some way the rising costs of using gas and other petroleum-derived fuels. One of …

Matt Oconnor asked: If you are looking for a way to save on your fuel costs, it’s time for you to take a look at the different fuel alternatives available for you. Petroleum prices have been steadily growing with oil getting more expensive in the world market. Before you find yourself worrying about the rising prices, it’s very welcome news …

Jason Myers asked: What is Biodiesel? The term Biodiesel refers to a fuel type derived from natural resources, for example straight vegetable oil – which if often called SVO -, waste vegetable oil (WVO for short) and animal fats (tallow). It can be used in regular diesel type vehicles without any modification. It’s a common misconception that you have to …

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: What is a Biodiesel? Biodiesel can be differentiated from the waste vegetable oils (WVO) or from the straight vegetable oils (SVO) which are used as fuels in some diesel vehicles. Biodiesel is a diesel that is equivalent to the processed fuel which results from the biological sources such as vegetable oils that can be used in …

Rain Stockton asked: In the old days it used to be that you just drove your Nissan Sentra and perhaps its brand new Nissan Sentra parts over to McDonalds to get some of those yummy French fries and Mcburgers. Now can you imagine getting your car fueled in McDonalds? How about a fuel pump sticking out the drive thru window …

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: Biodiesel is a fuel or a type of diesel that is prepared from the degradation or processing of biodegradable material as substances. Biodiesel is a fuel that burns more efficiently than any other fuel and also burns more cleanly. The clean burning of the fuel also results in the low emission of harmful gasses, i.e. we …

Mike Boyd asked: With gas prices increasing and growing environmental awareness, the need to consider alternate energy and fuel sources are becoming a necessity. One alternative is the use of Biodiesel fuel, which is becoming more and more popular today. Because Biodiesel is a cleaner-burning diesel fuel, made from 100% natural, 100% renewable vegetable sources, its uses in today’s society …