Biodiesel is an alternative fuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats that can be used in diesel engines. It has benefits over petroleum diesel such as being non-toxic, biodegradable, and producing lower emissions. However, biodiesel also faces challenges including limited availability of feedstock for large-scale replacement of petroleum diesel, issues with cold weather operation, and potential engine and emissions optimization. While biodiesel provides short and long-term environmental benefits, issues around fuel stability, transportation costs, and lack of understanding of its full environmental impacts need to be addressed for it to become a primary fuel source.
Bio-diesel is a synthetic diesel fuel produced from vegetable oils, animal fats, or waste oils via a chemical process. It has several advantages over petroleum diesel, including producing less greenhouse gas emissions and being safer to handle. Bio-diesel can be used as a substitute for or blended with petroleum diesel. In Pakistan, organizations like the Alternative Energy Development Board and private companies have conducted research on utilizing bio-diesel for transportation and power generation. Some projects have successfully tested bio-diesel blends in vehicles and set up a power plant fueled by bio-diesel produced locally from oil crops.
The document discusses biodiesel, including what it is, how it is made through transesterification, its properties, benefits over petroleum diesel such as lower emissions and biodegradability, common blend ratios, applications in vehicles such as buses and trains as well as potential in aircraft, and examples of biodiesel use in Pakistan including plans to blend it with diesel. Historical background of biodiesel and research opportunities are also mentioned.
This document discusses biodiesel as an alternative fuel. It defines biodiesel as a fuel produced from organic matter through a process called transesterification. Biodiesel provides environmental benefits such as reduced emissions compared to fossil fuels and can help countries gain energy security. It also has economic benefits and can be used in existing diesel engines when blended with petroleum diesel. However, biodiesel may experience some performance issues at higher concentrations or in cold weather.
The document discusses biodiesel, including its production process, properties, and advantages over petroleum diesel. Biodiesel is produced through a chemical process called transesterification where triglycerides from oils react with an alcohol such as methanol or ethanol in the presence of a catalyst. This produces fatty acid alkyl esters and glycerin. Biodiesel has benefits like being renewable, biodegradable, non-toxic, and producing lower emissions than petroleum diesel. The document also outlines some challenges with biodiesel like potential habitat destruction if grown on a large scale and increased corrosion.
Biodiesel Production from Algae. Algae Fuel Manufacturing Business. Investment Opportunities in Biofuel Manufacturing Industry
Algae are photosynthetic organisms that live under water. Biodiesel production from algae has the potential of considerably larger amounts of fuel in terms of growth area. The amount of agricultural land needed is reduced to 5%.
Biodiesel is used in diesel engines, and is thus different from the waste and vegetable oils used to fuel converted diesel engines. Blends of biodiesel are also used as heating oil in space heating applications. Biodiesel is oil from plants or animals used as an alternative to or blended with petroleum diesel in automobiles and industrial fleets with diesel engines.
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What It Is and How It Is Made
Learn the basics of biodiesel including biodiesel markets and benefits, production technologies, quality control, distribution and storage issues. A replay of the actual lecture can be found at: www.pccbusiness.com/green
This presentation provides an overview of biodiesel. It discusses that biodiesel is made from renewable bio products like vegetable oils and animal fats. It can be used in pure form or blended with petroleum diesel. The document then covers biodiesel blends, origins, applications including use in trains and aircraft, production levels, feedstocks used, the food vs fuel debate, and the biodiesel manufacturing process.
Biodiesel is an alternative fuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats that can be used in diesel engines. It has benefits over petroleum diesel such as being non-toxic, biodegradable, and producing lower emissions. However, biodiesel also faces challenges including limited availability of feedstock for large-scale replacement of petroleum diesel, issues with cold weather operation, and potential engine and emissions optimization. While biodiesel provides short and long-term environmental benefits, issues around fuel stability, transportation costs, and lack of understanding of its full environmental impacts need to be addressed for it to become a primary fuel source.
Bio-diesel is a synthetic diesel fuel produced from vegetable oils, animal fats, or waste oils via a chemical process. It has several advantages over petroleum diesel, including producing less greenhouse gas emissions and being safer to handle. Bio-diesel can be used as a substitute for or blended with petroleum diesel. In Pakistan, organizations like the Alternative Energy Development Board and private companies have conducted research on utilizing bio-diesel for transportation and power generation. Some projects have successfully tested bio-diesel blends in vehicles and set up a power plant fueled by bio-diesel produced locally from oil crops.
The document discusses biodiesel, including what it is, how it is made through transesterification, its properties, benefits over petroleum diesel such as lower emissions and biodegradability, common blend ratios, applications in vehicles such as buses and trains as well as potential in aircraft, and examples of biodiesel use in Pakistan including plans to blend it with diesel. Historical background of biodiesel and research opportunities are also mentioned.
This document discusses biodiesel as an alternative fuel. It defines biodiesel as a fuel produced from organic matter through a process called transesterification. Biodiesel provides environmental benefits such as reduced emissions compared to fossil fuels and can help countries gain energy security. It also has economic benefits and can be used in existing diesel engines when blended with petroleum diesel. However, biodiesel may experience some performance issues at higher concentrations or in cold weather.
The document discusses biodiesel, including its production process, properties, and advantages over petroleum diesel. Biodiesel is produced through a chemical process called transesterification where triglycerides from oils react with an alcohol such as methanol or ethanol in the presence of a catalyst. This produces fatty acid alkyl esters and glycerin. Biodiesel has benefits like being renewable, biodegradable, non-toxic, and producing lower emissions than petroleum diesel. The document also outlines some challenges with biodiesel like potential habitat destruction if grown on a large scale and increased corrosion.
Biodiesel Production from Algae. Algae Fuel Manufacturing Business. Investment Opportunities in Biofuel Manufacturing Industry
Algae are photosynthetic organisms that live under water. Biodiesel production from algae has the potential of considerably larger amounts of fuel in terms of growth area. The amount of agricultural land needed is reduced to 5%.
Biodiesel is used in diesel engines, and is thus different from the waste and vegetable oils used to fuel converted diesel engines. Blends of biodiesel are also used as heating oil in space heating applications. Biodiesel is oil from plants or animals used as an alternative to or blended with petroleum diesel in automobiles and industrial fleets with diesel engines.
See more
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https://bit.ly/2yH0LWD
Contact us:
Niir Project Consultancy Services
An ISO 9001:2015 Company
106-E, Kamla Nagar, Opp. Spark Mall,
New Delhi-110007, India.
Email: npcs.ei@gmail.com , info@entrepreneurindia.co
Tel: +91-11-23843955, 23845654, 23845886, 8800733955
Mobile: +91-9811043595
Website: www.entrepreneurindia.co , www.niir.org
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What It Is and How It Is Made
Learn the basics of biodiesel including biodiesel markets and benefits, production technologies, quality control, distribution and storage issues. A replay of the actual lecture can be found at: www.pccbusiness.com/green
This presentation provides an overview of biodiesel. It discusses that biodiesel is made from renewable bio products like vegetable oils and animal fats. It can be used in pure form or blended with petroleum diesel. The document then covers biodiesel blends, origins, applications including use in trains and aircraft, production levels, feedstocks used, the food vs fuel debate, and the biodiesel manufacturing process.
This document discusses bio-diesel as an alternative fuel. It begins by defining bio-diesel as a diesel substitute produced from renewable sources like vegetable oils or animal fats. It then highlights the relevance for India by noting the country's large diesel consumption and import dependence. The preparation method and properties of bio-diesel are also summarized. The document advocates for jatropha as a sustainable oil source that can grow in wastelands. It outlines initiatives in India to promote large-scale jatropha cultivation and bio-diesel production. Testing shows bio-diesel blends can run locomotives with minimal impact on performance or emissions.
The document discusses biodiesel, including its definition, production process, properties, uses, and advantages. Biodiesel is defined as a processed fuel derived from biological sources such as vegetable oils and animal fats through a chemical process called transesterification. It can be used as a replacement for or blended with conventional diesel fuel in vehicles and equipment. Biodiesel offers environmental and economic benefits over petroleum diesel, such as producing fewer emissions and providing an alternative fuel source that can support local jobs.
This business plan proposes producing and selling biodiesel in India. There is a need for eco-friendly and domestic fuels to reduce dependence on foreign oil and emissions. Biodiesel can be produced from crops like jatropha and has similar properties to conventional diesel. The plan involves researching production technologies, testing biodiesel in engines, and quality control procedures to produce biodiesel that meets standards. Initially the biodiesel would be sold to fleet operators and eventually to larger car manufacturers and distributors with a goal of growing export sales by 30% annually over 3 years.
Fossil fuels will soon be exhausted.
If we had replenish fuel sources, what direction should we go in?
Electric cars
Solar power
Wind power
THE FUEL OF FUTURE -BIO DIESEL
WHAT IS BIO-DIESEL?
Diesel fuel substitute produced from renewable sources.
It is manufactured from animal or vegetable fats and has physical properties very similar to petroleum diesel fuel.
It is non-toxic and biodegradable.
It can be combined with petroleum diesel at any level.
RUDOLF DIESEL SAYS-
"The use of vegetable
oils for engine fuels
may seem insignificant
today. But such oils
may become in course
of time as important as
petroleum and the
coal tar products of
the present time."
WHY BIO-DIESEL?
Biodiesel reduces carbon dioxide exhaust emissions up to 80%.
Biodiesel produces 100% less SOx than petroleum.
Biodiesel reduces exhaust smoke (particulates) emissions up to 75%.
The smell of the biodiesel exhaust is far more pleasant.
Success Case Replication of Bio Diesel Project in Nepal QZ1
This document discusses the potential for replicating a successful bio-diesel project using jatropha curcas seeds through cooperatives in Nepal. It describes two case studies of existing bio-diesel operations in Nepal and outlines the benefits of implementing more widespread bio-diesel production. These include utilizing wasteland for crops, generating employment, producing renewable energy, reducing emissions, and increasing energy security by producing fuel domestically. The document proposes organizing farmers into cooperatives and developing tools to analyze the business potential for replicating successful bio-diesel models in new locations.
This document discusses biodiesel as an alternative fuel. It provides information on the manufacturing process, advantages, applications and future scope of biodiesel. The manufacturing process involves transesterification of triglycerides into biodiesel using methanol and a catalyst. Biodiesel has advantages like being usable in standard diesel engines without modifications, being non-polluting and producing fewer emissions than conventional diesel. It can be used for applications like fueling vehicles, generating electricity and removing paint or grease. The future scope of biodiesel is promising as a replacement for petroleum diesel given its renewable nature and cleaner burning characteristics.
Biodiesel is an alternative fuel that can be produced from vegetable oils, animal fats, or waste cooking oil through a process called transesterification. Transesterification converts these oils into biodiesel, which can be used in standard diesel engines. Biodiesel is better for the environment as it produces less air pollution than petroleum diesel and degrades more quickly if released. It also provides benefits like better engine lubrication and the potential to reduce reliance on imported fuels. However, biodiesel also has some disadvantages like potential increases in nitrogen oxide emissions and producing slightly less power than conventional diesel.
This work is done as a part of graduate course in Air Quality in Spring 2017. The author was pursuing MS in Environmental Engineering Sciences at University of Florida during the making of this project.
(description coming soon)
Presentation: https://goo.gl/2MnAmG
Biodiesel B5 is a renewable fuel made from 5% biodiesel (made from used cooking oil) blended with 95% petroleum diesel. It provides environmental benefits like reduced emissions and is supported for use in diesel engines by major manufacturers. Lootah Biofuels produces Biodiesel B5 by collecting used cooking oil, converting it to biodiesel, and blending it with petroleum diesel. They distribute B5 through fuel stations in Dubai and offer it at a lower price than conventional diesel to customers. Using B5 provides savings for customers while helping reduce waste and carbon emissions compared to petroleum diesel.
This document discusses the production of biodiesel from cottonseed oil via transesterification. It begins with an introduction and history of biodiesel. Rudolf Diesel tested peanut oil in engines in 1912. The materials and methods discussed are cottonseed oil, ethanol, methanol and potassium hydroxide. Cottonseed is a drought resistant plant that produces seeds containing 50% oil. Transesterification uses triglycerides and alcohol to produce alkyl esters and glycerin. The process includes transesterification, separation of glycerin, and purification of the biodiesel. Advantages are reduced pollution and engine life extension while disadvantages are higher cost than petroleum fuel.
This document discusses how fast food restaurants recycle used cooking oil into biodiesel. Nearly all restaurants collect their used oil, with over 95% being made into biodiesel or used for energy recovery. Some restaurants use the biodiesel to fuel over half their delivery trucks. Recycling the oil into biodiesel is equivalent to taking 2,500 cars off the road annually in terms of carbon emissions savings. The document also describes a system where cooking oil is delivered and collected in bulk from restaurants to be resold to biodiesel companies.
This document discusses biodiesel production as an alternative transportation fuel. It notes that transportation accounts for over 25% of total US energy consumption and this amount is projected to increase significantly by 2030. Biodiesel is produced through a process called transesterification which uses vegetable oils and animal fats as feedstocks to produce esters and glycerol. While biodiesel offers environmental benefits as a cleaner burning fuel, its production and use faces challenges including high feedstock costs, storage and transportation issues, and the need for more efficient and cost-effective production methods. Government policies aim to promote biodiesel use but long term viability depends on addressing these technological and economic challenges.
A REVIEW ON ‘’USE OF BIODIESEL IN I.C. ENGINE”Sagar Pachauri
This document discusses biodiesel as an alternative fuel. It defines biodiesel as a renewable, biodegradable fuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats that can be used in diesel engines. Biodiesel is produced through a chemical process called transesterification where the glycerin is separated from the fat or vegetable oil. It can be blended with petroleum diesel at various levels from B5 to B100. Biodiesel provides benefits like reduced emissions, domestic production, and it can help decrease dependence on foreign oil. Some disadvantages are it has lower energy content and can degrade rubber or gel in cold weather. The document examines the performance and emissions effects of biodiesel use in diesel engines.
Palm olein from vegetable oil has gained attention as a new renewable energy source to substitute fossil diesel.
This work examines the technical potential of biodiesel produced from palm olein as gas turbine fule in Malaysia.
The studies which cover an investigation into the physical and chemical properties of blended palm olein/diesel oils.
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel made from various oils like corn, soybean, and canola oils, as well as animal fats. These oils are chemically converted into fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) through a process called transesterification. While more environmentally friendly than petroleum diesel, biodiesel also has some drawbacks like potentially voiding vehicle warranties, gelling at higher temperatures than conventional diesel in cold weather, and clogging fuel injectors.
Biodiesel is an alternative fuel made from renewable sources like vegetable oils and animal fats through a process called transesterification. It has similar chemical structure to diesel, but with an ester group. Biodiesel has a carbon neutral footprint since it uses carbon absorbed by plants, while diesel increases carbon dioxide levels over time. Producing and using biodiesel helps reduce pollution from sulfur dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional diesel. However, biodiesel may gel more easily in cold weather and increase demand for cropland.
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel that can be an alternative to petroleum-based diesel. It is made through a chemical process where vegetable oils or animal fats react with alcohol to form esters. Biodiesel has advantages like being less toxic and producing fewer emissions than conventional diesel. Potential disadvantages include potential issues with older engines and a slight increase in nitrogen oxide emissions. The document discusses how biodiesel is made from various feedstocks like vegetable oils, waste cooking grease, and how it can help increase energy security and sustainability.
The document provides an overview of biodiesel, including its benefits, production process, specifications, quality standards, performance, and industry support. Key points covered include biodiesel being a renewable fuel produced from vegetable oils or animal fats through a chemical process, its environmental and energy security benefits, approval for use in diesel engines up to B20, and quality programs to ensure it meets industry standards.
This document discusses biodiesel, its history and production process. It begins by defining biodiesel as a fuel made from oils and fats that can be used directly in diesel engines or blended with diesel. It then discusses biodiesel's origins in Rudolf Diesel's intent for his engine to run on peanut oil. The document outlines the transesterification process used to produce biodiesel from triglycerides and methanol. It notes the challenges of sourcing feedstocks and developing technologies to handle multiple feedstock types for biodiesel production.
A turbocharger uses a turbine powered by exhaust gases to force more air into the engine, increasing power output. It differs from a supercharger which uses a mechanically-driven compressor. Early turbochargers were sometimes called "turbo superchargers" causing confusion. Turbochargers require lubrication of bearings supporting the rotor assembly. Variable geometry turbochargers (VGTs) like those in Tata vehicles optimize performance at all engine speeds by adjusting the geometry controlled by the ECU.
BBC Turbocharger for Sale
Condition : Used and fully reconditioned
Type : VTR 161
Subjected to being unsold
Contact us at : http://www.marine-engines.in/search/label/Turbocharger
This document discusses bio-diesel as an alternative fuel. It begins by defining bio-diesel as a diesel substitute produced from renewable sources like vegetable oils or animal fats. It then highlights the relevance for India by noting the country's large diesel consumption and import dependence. The preparation method and properties of bio-diesel are also summarized. The document advocates for jatropha as a sustainable oil source that can grow in wastelands. It outlines initiatives in India to promote large-scale jatropha cultivation and bio-diesel production. Testing shows bio-diesel blends can run locomotives with minimal impact on performance or emissions.
The document discusses biodiesel, including its definition, production process, properties, uses, and advantages. Biodiesel is defined as a processed fuel derived from biological sources such as vegetable oils and animal fats through a chemical process called transesterification. It can be used as a replacement for or blended with conventional diesel fuel in vehicles and equipment. Biodiesel offers environmental and economic benefits over petroleum diesel, such as producing fewer emissions and providing an alternative fuel source that can support local jobs.
This business plan proposes producing and selling biodiesel in India. There is a need for eco-friendly and domestic fuels to reduce dependence on foreign oil and emissions. Biodiesel can be produced from crops like jatropha and has similar properties to conventional diesel. The plan involves researching production technologies, testing biodiesel in engines, and quality control procedures to produce biodiesel that meets standards. Initially the biodiesel would be sold to fleet operators and eventually to larger car manufacturers and distributors with a goal of growing export sales by 30% annually over 3 years.
Fossil fuels will soon be exhausted.
If we had replenish fuel sources, what direction should we go in?
Electric cars
Solar power
Wind power
THE FUEL OF FUTURE -BIO DIESEL
WHAT IS BIO-DIESEL?
Diesel fuel substitute produced from renewable sources.
It is manufactured from animal or vegetable fats and has physical properties very similar to petroleum diesel fuel.
It is non-toxic and biodegradable.
It can be combined with petroleum diesel at any level.
RUDOLF DIESEL SAYS-
"The use of vegetable
oils for engine fuels
may seem insignificant
today. But such oils
may become in course
of time as important as
petroleum and the
coal tar products of
the present time."
WHY BIO-DIESEL?
Biodiesel reduces carbon dioxide exhaust emissions up to 80%.
Biodiesel produces 100% less SOx than petroleum.
Biodiesel reduces exhaust smoke (particulates) emissions up to 75%.
The smell of the biodiesel exhaust is far more pleasant.
Success Case Replication of Bio Diesel Project in Nepal QZ1
This document discusses the potential for replicating a successful bio-diesel project using jatropha curcas seeds through cooperatives in Nepal. It describes two case studies of existing bio-diesel operations in Nepal and outlines the benefits of implementing more widespread bio-diesel production. These include utilizing wasteland for crops, generating employment, producing renewable energy, reducing emissions, and increasing energy security by producing fuel domestically. The document proposes organizing farmers into cooperatives and developing tools to analyze the business potential for replicating successful bio-diesel models in new locations.
This document discusses biodiesel as an alternative fuel. It provides information on the manufacturing process, advantages, applications and future scope of biodiesel. The manufacturing process involves transesterification of triglycerides into biodiesel using methanol and a catalyst. Biodiesel has advantages like being usable in standard diesel engines without modifications, being non-polluting and producing fewer emissions than conventional diesel. It can be used for applications like fueling vehicles, generating electricity and removing paint or grease. The future scope of biodiesel is promising as a replacement for petroleum diesel given its renewable nature and cleaner burning characteristics.
Biodiesel is an alternative fuel that can be produced from vegetable oils, animal fats, or waste cooking oil through a process called transesterification. Transesterification converts these oils into biodiesel, which can be used in standard diesel engines. Biodiesel is better for the environment as it produces less air pollution than petroleum diesel and degrades more quickly if released. It also provides benefits like better engine lubrication and the potential to reduce reliance on imported fuels. However, biodiesel also has some disadvantages like potential increases in nitrogen oxide emissions and producing slightly less power than conventional diesel.
This work is done as a part of graduate course in Air Quality in Spring 2017. The author was pursuing MS in Environmental Engineering Sciences at University of Florida during the making of this project.
(description coming soon)
Presentation: https://goo.gl/2MnAmG
Biodiesel B5 is a renewable fuel made from 5% biodiesel (made from used cooking oil) blended with 95% petroleum diesel. It provides environmental benefits like reduced emissions and is supported for use in diesel engines by major manufacturers. Lootah Biofuels produces Biodiesel B5 by collecting used cooking oil, converting it to biodiesel, and blending it with petroleum diesel. They distribute B5 through fuel stations in Dubai and offer it at a lower price than conventional diesel to customers. Using B5 provides savings for customers while helping reduce waste and carbon emissions compared to petroleum diesel.
This document discusses the production of biodiesel from cottonseed oil via transesterification. It begins with an introduction and history of biodiesel. Rudolf Diesel tested peanut oil in engines in 1912. The materials and methods discussed are cottonseed oil, ethanol, methanol and potassium hydroxide. Cottonseed is a drought resistant plant that produces seeds containing 50% oil. Transesterification uses triglycerides and alcohol to produce alkyl esters and glycerin. The process includes transesterification, separation of glycerin, and purification of the biodiesel. Advantages are reduced pollution and engine life extension while disadvantages are higher cost than petroleum fuel.
This document discusses how fast food restaurants recycle used cooking oil into biodiesel. Nearly all restaurants collect their used oil, with over 95% being made into biodiesel or used for energy recovery. Some restaurants use the biodiesel to fuel over half their delivery trucks. Recycling the oil into biodiesel is equivalent to taking 2,500 cars off the road annually in terms of carbon emissions savings. The document also describes a system where cooking oil is delivered and collected in bulk from restaurants to be resold to biodiesel companies.
This document discusses biodiesel production as an alternative transportation fuel. It notes that transportation accounts for over 25% of total US energy consumption and this amount is projected to increase significantly by 2030. Biodiesel is produced through a process called transesterification which uses vegetable oils and animal fats as feedstocks to produce esters and glycerol. While biodiesel offers environmental benefits as a cleaner burning fuel, its production and use faces challenges including high feedstock costs, storage and transportation issues, and the need for more efficient and cost-effective production methods. Government policies aim to promote biodiesel use but long term viability depends on addressing these technological and economic challenges.
A REVIEW ON ‘’USE OF BIODIESEL IN I.C. ENGINE”Sagar Pachauri
This document discusses biodiesel as an alternative fuel. It defines biodiesel as a renewable, biodegradable fuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats that can be used in diesel engines. Biodiesel is produced through a chemical process called transesterification where the glycerin is separated from the fat or vegetable oil. It can be blended with petroleum diesel at various levels from B5 to B100. Biodiesel provides benefits like reduced emissions, domestic production, and it can help decrease dependence on foreign oil. Some disadvantages are it has lower energy content and can degrade rubber or gel in cold weather. The document examines the performance and emissions effects of biodiesel use in diesel engines.
Palm olein from vegetable oil has gained attention as a new renewable energy source to substitute fossil diesel.
This work examines the technical potential of biodiesel produced from palm olein as gas turbine fule in Malaysia.
The studies which cover an investigation into the physical and chemical properties of blended palm olein/diesel oils.
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel made from various oils like corn, soybean, and canola oils, as well as animal fats. These oils are chemically converted into fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) through a process called transesterification. While more environmentally friendly than petroleum diesel, biodiesel also has some drawbacks like potentially voiding vehicle warranties, gelling at higher temperatures than conventional diesel in cold weather, and clogging fuel injectors.
Biodiesel is an alternative fuel made from renewable sources like vegetable oils and animal fats through a process called transesterification. It has similar chemical structure to diesel, but with an ester group. Biodiesel has a carbon neutral footprint since it uses carbon absorbed by plants, while diesel increases carbon dioxide levels over time. Producing and using biodiesel helps reduce pollution from sulfur dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional diesel. However, biodiesel may gel more easily in cold weather and increase demand for cropland.
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel that can be an alternative to petroleum-based diesel. It is made through a chemical process where vegetable oils or animal fats react with alcohol to form esters. Biodiesel has advantages like being less toxic and producing fewer emissions than conventional diesel. Potential disadvantages include potential issues with older engines and a slight increase in nitrogen oxide emissions. The document discusses how biodiesel is made from various feedstocks like vegetable oils, waste cooking grease, and how it can help increase energy security and sustainability.
The document provides an overview of biodiesel, including its benefits, production process, specifications, quality standards, performance, and industry support. Key points covered include biodiesel being a renewable fuel produced from vegetable oils or animal fats through a chemical process, its environmental and energy security benefits, approval for use in diesel engines up to B20, and quality programs to ensure it meets industry standards.
This document discusses biodiesel, its history and production process. It begins by defining biodiesel as a fuel made from oils and fats that can be used directly in diesel engines or blended with diesel. It then discusses biodiesel's origins in Rudolf Diesel's intent for his engine to run on peanut oil. The document outlines the transesterification process used to produce biodiesel from triglycerides and methanol. It notes the challenges of sourcing feedstocks and developing technologies to handle multiple feedstock types for biodiesel production.
A turbocharger uses a turbine powered by exhaust gases to force more air into the engine, increasing power output. It differs from a supercharger which uses a mechanically-driven compressor. Early turbochargers were sometimes called "turbo superchargers" causing confusion. Turbochargers require lubrication of bearings supporting the rotor assembly. Variable geometry turbochargers (VGTs) like those in Tata vehicles optimize performance at all engine speeds by adjusting the geometry controlled by the ECU.
BBC Turbocharger for Sale
Condition : Used and fully reconditioned
Type : VTR 161
Subjected to being unsold
Contact us at : http://www.marine-engines.in/search/label/Turbocharger
This document discusses different forced induction systems for internal combustion engines. It defines a supercharger as a mechanically-driven air compressor, while a turbocharger uses a turbine powered by exhaust gases to drive its compressor. A turbosupercharger combines both systems to maximize power output. Superchargers and turbochargers increase air intake and thus support higher combustion rates. While turbochargers are more efficient due to utilizing otherwise wasted exhaust energy, superchargers do not subtract engine power. Forced induction allows downsized engines to perform on par with larger naturally aspirated engines.
Turbocharger and Supercharger (Anil Sharma) ANIL SHARMA
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In a compression ignition (C.I.) engine, combustion occurs due to the high temperatures achieved during compression stroke. A minimum compression ratio of 12 is required, with typical ratios between 14-17. During the intake stroke, air is drawn into the cylinder. In the compression stroke, the rising piston compresses the air and increases its temperature. Near top of compression, fuel is injected and ignites instantly due to the hot air. As fuel burns, hot gas expands and drives the piston down. On the exhaust stroke, burned gases are pushed out. Combustion occurs in three stages - ignition delay period, rapid uncontrolled combustion, and controlled combustion. Abnormal combustion like diesel knock can occur if ignition delay is too long.
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Biodiesel & organizations
1. Biodiesel 101
By: Luke Closs
@lukec
vancouverbiodiesel.org
@vanbiodiesel
2. What is Biodiesel?
• Renewable fuel for Diesel Engines
• Derived from natural oils
• Meets ASTM D 6751 specification
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3. What is Biodiesel?
• Biodiesel can be mixed with Petro-diesel in any
ratio.
– B50 is 50% Biodiesel, 50% Petrodiesel
– B100 is 100% Biodiesel
• Biodiesel can be used in most Diesel engines
with little or no modification
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4. Rudolf Diesel
• Design the Diesel
engine to run on
peanut fuel
• Farmers can be
more independent
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5. Rudolf Diesel
• “The use of vegetable oils for engine fuels may
seem insignificant today. But such oils may
become in the course of time as important as
petroleum and the coal tar products of the present
time” - 1912
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6. Biodiesel Performance
• Pretty much the same as Petrodiesel
• Highest BTU content of any alternative fuel
• High lubricity
– protects, extends engine life
– Low sulfur diesel has a very low lubricity, requires an
additive. Biodiesel solves this.
• Fuel consumption, horsepower, torque, similar to
petrodiesel.
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7. Biodiesel Toxicity
• Very high flash point (260°F vs 125°F for diesel)
• Safest fuel to use, handle, store
• Biodegrades four times faster than petrodiesel
• Will not harm fish
• Less toxic than table salt
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8. B5 Today
• BC Provincial government mandated that diesel
fuel must contain at least a 5% biodiesel content
– Even a B2 blend greatly improves lubricity
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9. What is Biodiesel Not?
• Biodiesel is not Ethanol!
– Ethanol is made from fermenting the whole corn
kernel to ethanol
– Ethanol is intended only for gasoline engines
– “Drink the best and burn the rest”
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10. What is Biodiesel Not?
• Biodiesel is not raw vegetable oil
• Veggie Oil can also be used as a fuel, often called
WVO - Waste Veggie Oil
• WVO can be burned in Diesel engines, but
requires modifications to the fuel system.
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11. Brief Diversion: WVO
• How do waste veggie oil systems work?
• SVO - Straight Veggie Oil
– Fuel system is modified to pre-heat fuel before it gets
to the engine
• Dual Fuel Systems
– Start up engine on petro/bio-diesel, let it get warm
– Switch fuel system over to WVO
– Switch back to purge system at end of trip
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12. Biodiesel & Clean Air
• Biodiesel exhaust is safer to breathe
• Less offensive exhaust
– smells more like french fries
• Reduces cancer-causing compounds by 80-90%
• Reduces particulate matter in exhaust
• Lowers net carbon in biosphere
• Soy B100 reduces lifecycle CO2 by 78%
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13. Biodiesel & Energy Balance
• Highest energy balance of any fuel
– 3.2 units of energy gained per one unit of fossil fuel
to produce
• Petroleum diesel production creates negative
energy balance
– 0.88 unit of energy per one unit of fossil fuel
• One gallon of biodiesel could conserve four
gallons of petroleum diesel!
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14. Making Biodiesel
• Raw Materials:
– Oil or Fat
– Alcohol
– Catalyst
• Mechanically combine
• Yields: Biodiesel and Glycerin
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16. Raw Materials - Other
• Alcohol
– Methanol
– Ethanol
• Catalyst
– Sodium hydroxide
– Potassium hydroxide
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17. Biodiesel Reaction
• In the presence of a catalyst, combining:
• 100 lbs of oil + 10 lbs of Methanol/Ethanol
– yields:
• 100 lbs of Biodiesel + 10 lbs of Glycerin
– (Assuming reaction is pushed to 100%)
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18. Homebrew
• You can do this at home!
• In a blender:
– Waste veggie oil
– Methanol
– Lie
• Mix!
• Let sit
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19. Quality
• Need to remove all the free glycerin
• Need to remove all the lie
• Need to remove all the methanol
• Need to remove any water in the oil
• You do not want these in your engine.
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20. Improving Quality
• Oil can be heated to remove water
– Especially for WVO
• After the mechanical combination with the
catalyst, the biodiesel can be “washed” to remove
the catalyst, alcohols & glycerin.
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21. Homebrew
• You can produce high quality biodiesel at home
with a small scale reactor
– It’s a decent amount of work
– Professional fuel testing is very expensive, so it’s
hard to say exactly the quality
– Burn it yourself, but questionable to homebrew for
other people
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22. Biodiesel in the Pacific Northwest
• Consumer locations:
– Vancouver Biodiesel Co-op (more later)
– B5 at the pump (meh)
– Duncan (Vancouver Island)
– Bellingham
– I5 Corridor
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23. Biodiesel in the Pacific Northwest
• Producers / Distributors:
– Consolidated Biofuels - Delta, BC
– Cowichan Biodiesel Co-op - Duncan, BC
– Whole Energy - Washington State
– Cascadia Biofuels - Washington
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24. Biodiesel and Taxes
• Prior to July 2010, Biodiesel was exempt from
the Motor Fuels Tax (26¢/Litre)
• BC’s carbon tax was introduced. Biodiesel gets
another 6.39¢/L
• Biodiesel is suddenly no longer price competitive
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25. Biodiesel Incentives
• In the USA, a “blenders credit” is given for
blending Biodiesel with Diesel of 1¢/gal for each
% of biodiesel.
• B99 yields a 99¢/gal credit
• As a result, almost all BC produced biodiesel
goes to the US - $1 profit right there.
– It often comes back into Canada after
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26. BC’s B5 Mandate
• BC Mandated B5 in all diesel sold
• All this biodiesel comes up from the US, often
very far away
• Done by the big oil companies
• Tradeoff: more bio litres vs supporting local bio
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27. Burning Bio in your Car
• Old diesels pretty much love it.
• Those japanese vans you see around?
– They love biodiesel
• B20 and lower is a drop-in replacement for diesel
• Take cold weather precautions
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28. Burning Bio - Some maintenance
• Biodiesel has a solvent effect
• Cleans out buildup from petro-diesel
• Fuel filters can clog up from the petro-diesel crud
– Change fuel filter after 6 months of biodiesel use
• Biodiesel can eat rubber fuel lines, gaskets
– Replace them with synthetic lines (Viton)
– Only applies to vehicles older than mid nineties
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29. Burning Bio - Rich Blends
• B100 issues to be aware of:
– Cold flow issues (gelling)
– Rubber hoses, gaskets
– Cleaning effect is more immediate
– Fuel filter clogging is the most common problem
• Keep a spare, if possible
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30. B20 vs Diesel
• Same issues you’d expect, except:
– Less lubricity problems
– Fuel filter problems due to diesel crud or bad
biodiesel
– Less black smoke from the exhaust!
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31. Biodiesel & Your Warranty
• Usually warranties are the biggest impediment to
burning biodiesel in new cars
– All major OEMs support at least B5 & lower
provided they meat ASTM D 6751
– Increasingly support for B20 is seen
– Play it safe or know what you’re doing!
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36. In the beginning …
• VBC was started in 2003
• Robb Miller & Recycling Alternative
• Homebrew Biodiesel from WVO
• 50L drum
• Honour system - pen, paper & a
binder
37. In the beginning … Problems!
Growing pains
• Tank runs dry
• Losing $$
38. In the beginning … Infrastructure!
• RA purchases:
o 4000L tank, cardlock, old pump
• RA admin staff process payments
• City likes it, but uncomfortable, unsure
o RA: Install Concrete pad, berm, drain
o City: ☺
39. VBC … Today
• BC's biggest biofuel co-op:
o 200+ members
o Only source of B100 in Greater
Vancouver Area
o 4000L tank, 24/7 cardlock
o ~2000-6000L sold per month
40. VBC … Challenges
• Technical
o Cold winters are cold
o High taxes are high
o Manual processes are manual
• Social
o Maintaining an engaged Board of Directors
o Engaging our membership
42. VBC: Automated Billing
• Created by Luke & Recycling Alternative
• Web based tool for Co-op Admin
• Interfaces with cardlock in realtime
• Tracks all members, all purchases
43. VBC: Automated Billing
• Transactions sent to CC processor
• Email receipt / invoice sent to member
• Bad accounts are frozen
44. VBC: Automated Billing
• Benefits
o Lower costs (Less admin time)
o Detailed usage tracking
o More scalable
Could add more pumps
o More professional
45. VBC: Future
• Expansion: More pumps in Lower Mainland?
BC?
o Made possible by automated system
o Cardlock + Fuel Tank + Trailer + GPS + Cell
Modem + Solar Panel = Portable Biodiesel
Fuel Network!
• Engagement:
o More active Board of Directors
o More engaged membership
46. VBC: Future
• Collaboration with other BC Co-ops
o BC Biodiesel Network?
o Co-op "roaming" capability?
• Integrating WVO Collection capabilities?
o Goal: Local fuel, lower costs
48. Co-ops are great
• “Sharing” vs “Buying”
– Less strict guidelines when you are sharing
• Ideally less overhead because no profit taking
• Operational costs are often cheaper for non-
profits and co-op organizations
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49. Co-ops are great, but …
• 80/20 rule - (95/5?)
– 95% of the work is done by 5% of the people
– no profit incentive means easy to burnout people
• Hard to be successful alone as a co-op
• Most people just want to buy fuel, they don’t
want to make it.
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50. Vancouver Biodiesel Co-op
• Today just a legal structure co-op, advocacy
group
• Operations is all done by a benevolent company
– Recycling Alternative
• They run their diesel vehicle fleet on biodiesel
– They organize the fuel purchases, resupply, billing
• VBC couldn’t operate today without RA
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51. Cowichan / Duncan
• Started out as a members co-op
• Members picked up oil, made fuel, shared it.
• People join to get cheap fuel, don’t want to work-
• Makers get tired, aren’t compensated
• Time for a change
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52. Cowichan Biodiesel Co-op
• smellbetter.org
• Buys biodiesel, has a 4000L tank, cardlock,
pump
• Sells pre-paid cards to members
• Operationally light, but still supported by other
orgs …
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53. Cowichan Grease Corporation
• (Not the real name)
• For-profit entity that does the dirty work of
collecting grease, filtering it, preparing it for
biodiesel
• Sells grease to …
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54. Cowichan Energy Alternatives
• Registered non-profit
• Got a great deal with local municipality on a
building for a biodiesel processor
• Buys oil from the grease puller corp
• Sells biodiesel to the co-op
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55. Using the best of each organization
• Co-operative
– Sharing a resource, annual fees, low overhead
• Non-profit
– Can get free things from gov / corporations
• For-profit
– For the hard work, yield profit
– Hopefully we don’t burn out, it can be sustainable
•
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