Biodiesel

Biodiesel fuel is derived from plants or animals and

consisting of long - chain fatty and esters.
Biodiesel can be used in its pure form or blended with
petroleum diesel. Biomass is the most abundant renewable
resource on earth. Thus, transforming biomass into
biodiesel is a promising way to replace regular fossil diesel
without affecting the vital need for energy.The production of
biofuels in general and biodiesel in particular is gradually
becoming a vital issue due to the rare-faction of the fossil
fuels and the urgent need to decrease the amounts of
greenhouse gas emissions.Thus, the energy concerns, the
growing environmental awareness and the economic
considerations are the major driving forces behind the
worldwide direction towards producing biofuel from
bioresources.
Advantages of Biodiesel
-Produced from Renewable Resources
-Can be Used in existing Diesel Engines
-Less Greenhouse Gas Emissions
-Grown, Produced and Distributed Locally
-Biodegradable and Non-Toxic
-Better Fuel Economy
-Positive Economic Impact
Disadvantages of Biodiesel
Variation in Quality of Biodiesel
Not Suitable for use in Low Temperatures
Increased use of Fertilizers
Fuel Distribution
Use of Petroleum Diesel to Produce Biodiesel
Slight Increase in Nitrogen Oxide Emissions

Steps:
1.Finding an oil source
The most basic problem that people face is finding an oil
source to start from
But before we get into where we can obtain raw fuel, we have
to make sure that the waste oil that we get should;
Be pre-filtered to around 400 microns
De-watered
Have low free fatty acid levels
People can also obtain canola, corn, or peanut oils.Other
sources of obtaining waste oil are from animal fat, tallows, or
lard.

2.Testing the oil

After you get the oil, we need to test its quality to make sure
we can use it. It is very important to first test the oil.

There are several types of testing that can be done. The

major ones are testing the oil for water and acid.

To test the oil for water, just simply heat it in a pan and look
out for bubbles.

To check acidity levels, we need titration.

3. Filtering the oil

Filtering the oil makes it more pure and efficient. We need
to make sure that the oil has no food particles and other
contaminants in it.
The important thing is to know the size of the filters. We
would recommend that the smaller the holes, the better. 400
microns filter would work the best.

4. Making a test batch

Before starting off, it would be wise to make a test batch.
This will show whether this oil that you just obtained is
worth converting into biofuel or not.
5. Obtaining production equipment
Oil collection containers,Oil transfer capability,Oil filters ,A
biofuel processor,A biofuel washing vessel,A biofuel storage
container,Transferring pumps,
Titration kit: To check the acidity level.
6. Obtaining chemicals
As part of the chemical reaction, methanol is used.
Methanol reacts with the waste of vegetable oil in order to
make biodiesel.
7. Pre-Treating the oil
It is necessary to make sure it is ready to be processed before
the oil can be turned into Biodiesel.
8. Processing biodiesel
All of those previous stages were mainly to prepare for this
one. This is the main processing of oil into Biodiesel. This is
where the magic takes place and where the actual reactions
occur, allowing you to create organic oil biodiesel.
9. Washing and drying Biodiesel
10. Dealing with Glycerin
The glycerin waste can be given to waste management plants