This document discusses the extraction of oil from Jatropha curcas and Pongamia pinnata plants, and its conversion to biodiesel. It outlines the steps of biodiesel production which includes crushing the seeds, extracting the oil using a soxhlet apparatus and rotary evaporator, transesterifying the oil to produce biodiesel, and purifying the biodiesel through separation and washing processes. The document also provides background on biodiesel, describing it as a cleaner burning alternative to petroleum diesel that can be used in various on-road, off-road, and stationary applications.