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Biodiesel - How to make diesel fuel from used cooking oil

Biodiesel is a fuel that can be used directly in any diesel engine generally without modification. It’s viscosity is twice that of regular diesel fuel which means it is better at lubricating your diesel engine than regular diesel. And… emissions are cut dramatically vs using standard diesel fuel. You can buy Biodiesel already made Or you can make it yourself using your own homemade equipment. One other option is to burn straight vegetable oil in your diesel engine. To do this, you must do three things: 1) You must pre-heat your vegetable oil including the storage tank and all feed lines, 2) You must start your engine using regular diesel or biodiesel, and 3) You must clean your system by burning only regular diesel or biodiesel before shutting the engine off. Here are the instructions on making your own biodiesel…

WARNING!!!!

Methanol is flammable and toxic. Do not let it touch your skin or get in your eyes. Wear proper protective gloves, clothing, and eyewear at all times. Same thing with ethanol. Lye is also very caustic - do not allow it to touch your skin or clothing. When you mix the lye with the alcohol, it creates an even more toxic substance and toxic fumes which you should be very careful with - do not come into contact with it in any way. Always be in a well ventilated area. Also… you are 100% responsible for your own safety. The author is not responsible in any way whatsoever for personal injury or damage to your engine.

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Here is a general description of how to make your own biodiesel fuel using methanol, lye, and used cooking oil. This process is called transesterification You can buy methanol from your local racetrack or chemical supply store. You can buy granulated Red Devil lye (sodium hydroxide) from your local grocery store or hardware store. Make sure you filter the used cooking oil before using. Fry oil filters can be purchased in any good restaurant supply store. The oil also must be warmed up so it is not solid or lumpy or thick. You can use the sun to heat the oil or some kind of water heating element or a electric or gas burner of some sort. The ideal temperature is 120

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Suppose you could cut your fuel cost by a substantial
amount? Suppose you could help cut down on carbon dioxide
in the atmosphere while reducing your engine wear? These
are only a few of the benefits of making biodiesel fuel at
home.

Making biodiesel fuel at home is a hot topic due to the
recent increases in gas prices. Individuals across the
country are producing biodiesel fuels for pennies using
ingredients such a vegetable oil, animal fats, and grease.
Anyone can start their own biodiesel production. Most
consider this a difficult process, however, it is much
easier than most would think. Here is a three step system
for making biodiesel fuel at home.

1. Ensure your automobile will run on biodiesel fuel

Biodiesel can be used in most in a majority of diesel
engines with little or no modification to the engine.
However, it is wise to ensure your engine will operate
correctly with biodiesel fuel before you get started. You
best bet would be to consult your automobile manual or try
calling your local dealership. If you’re unsure, contact a
professional to help you out. Once you have determined your
engine will run correctly, you can then move on to the next
step of production.

2. Making Biodiesel Fuel

Though this may seem like a difficult task, it is easier
than one would think. The production process usually
involves the combining of vegetable oil or animal fats with
methanol alcohol. The chemical reaction that takes place
creates esters that compose the “bio” portion of the fuel.

The esters are then combined with petroleum to create the
fuel. For those who are relatively new to the process, many
guides are now available that teach you how to accomplish
each step from the comfort of your home. These guides
require no previous experience and are a incredible source
of helpful information.

3. Enjoy The Savings

While gas prices continue to rise through the roof,
many people are enjoying the savings provided by biodiesel
fuel. When you’re creating your own for pennies, you can
imagine how much you’ll save in fuel costs. Most people can
use the extra money. Plus, you’ll also be reducing your
engine wear and cutting down on carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere. ‘

Hopefully, this article has helped you understand how to
make biodiesel fuel at home. It is an exciting experience
and the savings on fuel cost are even better. Good luck on
your quest to make biodiesel fuel and don’t forget to enjoy
the ride!

Start making your own biodiesel fuel at home TODAY and save
a ton of cash on fuel cost. Step by Step guide teaches you
everything you need to know. Visit:
http://www.chriscoffman.com/biodieselfuel.html to get
started today!

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Biodiesel is a clean burning substitute for petroleum based diesel fuel. Biodiesel is made of vegetable oil. Most modern diesel burning engines can use Biodiesel with few or no modifications. Biodiesel is making inroads at the gas pump too where it can be found more and more as an option when it’s time to fill up the tank. But, how is Biodiesel made?

To make, or manufacture, Biodiesel you must first start with raw materials. The raw materials needed in the production of Biodiesel are a small amount of Methanol and a ready supply of vegetable product. One of the most common vegetables used in the production of Biodiesel is corn, although depending on the geographic location of the manufacturing facility many other plants are used as well (rapeseed, soybeans, flaxseed, etc.). The first step is to use the raw vegetable product to make vegetable oil. Vegetable oil by itself will not be what you need to power a car, from here it has to be processed into Biodiesel.

The process for converting vegetable oil into Biodiesel is sometimes called ester interchange. To complete this process the vegetable oil has to be combined with a smaller amount of Methanol and then put in the presence of a small quantity of an alkaline catalyst (for example, .5% to 1% sodium hydroxide). Vegetable oil is made up of so-called triglycerides, which is a compound of the trivalent alcohol glycerin with three fatty acids. The goal of ester interchange is to separate, or detach the glycerin molecule from the three fatty acids and replace it with three methanol molecules. This process then yields roughly 90% Biodiesel and 10% of a glycerin byproduct. The glycerin byproduct can be used in a number of other chemical processes for different industries. There are also studies being done to see if the glycerin byproduct, since it is vegetable based, can be used as feed for animals. This makes the production of Biodiesel produce virtually no waste products at all.

The production of Biodiesel is done in a large manufacturing facility like those being built around the world to take advantage of this relatively new fuel source. These facilities are built much like their oil refinery cousins with the intent of putting out hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of gallons of fuel. Unlike the manufacturing process of standard mineral based fuel, Biodiesel can also be manufactured in smaller home or farm units, or kits. The process remains the same but on a much smaller scale. There is also the option of making Biodiesel at home from used vegetable oil gathered from restaurants and delis. To achieve this the oil first has to go through another process to clean it of any impurities.

One of the main benefits of Biodiesel is that it burns cleaner than standard mineral based fuel. An additional benefit is that it also pollutes less during the process of making Biodiesel than it does during the manufacture of standard mineral based fuel like diesel and gasoline. Cleaner to burn and cleaner to make, Biodiesel is truly a viable alternative energy source.

Mark Allen is a strong supporter of the search for a viable alternative fuel for motorists. For more information click on http://biodieselplans.info

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