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Biodiesel Reaction Presentation 1[1]
1. GEORGIA ALTERNATIVE FUELS, LLC
MULTI-FEEDSTOCK PROCESS
“ELECTRO-CATALYSIS FOR ALL OILS
INCLUDING HIGH FREE FATTY ACID OILS
WHY BIODIESEL AND WHY NOW?
WHAT TECHNOLOGIES ARE USED?
WHAT COST SAVINGS ARE AVAILABLE?
WHAT IS THE BEST TECHNOLOGY?
HOW CAN I LEARN MORE?
NO2 DIESEL FUEL BIODIESEL
2. HIGH FFA OIL TYPE PROCESS REACTIONS
USING
“ELECTRO-CATALYSIS”
1ST REACTION – ESTERIFICATION FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY
2ND REACTION - TRANSESTERIFICATION
4. “ELECTRO-CATALYSIS” VERSES
CONVENTIONAL BIODIESEL PROCESSES
• Most Biodiesel processors use a single step Transesterification
reaction, because it is low cost, and easily understood. It does
lower yield, degrade quality significantly, increase costs, and
limit the oil type used in the process to low Free Fat Oils, with
ever increasing costs
• “Electro-Catalysis begin with an Esterificiation Reaction to
convert Free Fatty Acids to Esters, speeding reaction times and
increasing yield. The process also lowers chemical costs and has
no upper limit on Free Fatty Acids.
• “Electro-Catalysis” also expand available oil types that can be
efficiently processed, improves overall margin on all oils used.
• “Electro-Catalysis” are not restricted for use on just low FFA oils,
but can be used on any oil type.
5. “ELECTRO-CATALYSIS” REACTOR 17 GPM
FLOW RATE
ANY REACTOR FLOW RATE CAN BE CONFIGURED
TO MEET THE LARGEST BIODIESEL PLANT FLOW
REQUIREMENTS, CONTACT A SPECIALIST TODAY
6. GENERAL PROCESS TRENDS OF “ELECTRO-
CATALYSIS” VERSES CONVENTIONAL
BIODIESEL TECHNOLOGIES
The general trends for conventional Biodiesel, as FFA content
increases, chemical costs increase proportionally, reaction
times can increase, and yield drops. This trend is not the
same with “Electro-Catalysis” reactions. See Tables 1 and 2
7. “ELECTRO-CATALYSIS”
REACTOR
• Please note: reaction times can vary depending on oil type and
contamination quantities. Consult your oil supplier for any
detailed analysis of the oils used in the process.
• Oil types can vary significantly and therefore require alterations
in process conditions and reaction times.
• Sometimes, feed oil analysis is required to measure
contamination levels for adequate process set-up conditions.
• Alternative plant plans should be considered for worst case oil
contamination.
• Expect changes, plan for changes in oil feed stock contamination.
• Also note, these procedures are well understood by the industry
and is very common for lower cost oil types.
• If your not sure, ask questions
8. ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS “ELECTRO-CATALYSIS”
REACTOR VERSES CONVENTIONAL
TRANSESTERIFICATION REACTION TECHNOLOGIES
Table 1; Estimatedsavings are basedon 5,000,000 gallons
processed per year
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
Annua Chem
l
$2,000,000
Annua Yield
l
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$0
5%FFA 10%FFA +15%FFA
9. “ELECTRO-CATALYSIS”
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS USING HIGH FFA OIL
TYPES VERSES CONVENTIONAL TRANSESTERIFICATION
REATIONS
Table 2: Savings are basedon 5,000,000 gallons processed per
year
$6,000,000
INCLUDES
$5,000,000
SAVINGS DATA
FROM TABLE 1
$4,000,000
Oil Savings
$3,000,000
Table1
TABLE 1
TABLE 1
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
5%FFA 10%FFA 15%FFA
10. COST SAVINGS ANALYSIS USING “ELECTRO-
CATALYSIS”
ESTERIFICATION/TRANSESTERIFICATION
REACTION PATHWAYS
• Test data shows benefits of using the reactor system for
savings:
• General savings trends
– 5% FFA Oil annual estimated annual savings
» $1,600,000
– 10% FFA Oil annual estimated annual savings
» $3,600,000
– 15% FFA Oil annual estimated annual savings
» $5,400,000
11. COST SAVINGS ANALYSIS USING “ELECTRO-
CATALYSIS”
ESTERIFICATION/TRANSESTERIFICATION
REACTION PATHWAYS
• A general statement, technology benefits, as the FFA content
increases, cost savings increase proportionally
• Users have a wide option on oil type selection, higher FFA oils are
generally lower in cost and improves Biodiesel plant operating
margins
• Use less chemicals with high FFA oils, improves quality
• Fast reaction times keeps plant production at maximum capacity
even when processing high FFA oils
• Reaction times and savings can vary depending on oil
contamination, oil type, and other factors
• In some cases, tests of oils with unknown origin and contaminate
level is required to determine best process setup parameters, and
can affect costs and Biodiesel plant production
12. PRODUCE HIGH QUALITY BIODIESEL
FROM CHICKEN FAT
USE LOW COST OILS
IMPROVE MARGIN
Additional details
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Georgia Alternative Fuels, LLC
244 John B. Brooks Road
P.O. Box 167
Pendergrass, GA 30567
Alan Lawson
CEO/President
404 735-5866