Key Advantages of Biodiesel

1. Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel that runs in any conventional, unmodified diesel engine. It can be stored exactly like petroleum diesel. 2. Biodiesel can be used alone or mixed in any ratio with petroleum diesel. 3. The use of...

Historical background of Biodiesel

Source » Wikipedia Transesterification of a vegetable oil was conducted as early as 1853 by scientists E. Duffy and J. Patrick, many years before the first diesel engine became functional. Rudolf Diesel’s prime model, a single 10 ft (3...

Brazil’s Biodiesel Rush

The world’s top ethanol producer has designs on becoming No. 1 in biodiesel production, too. With a nationwide B2 mandate—and eventual B5 mandate—approaching, oilseed growers, producers and project developers are keen on ramping up,...

Brazil May Delay 5% Biodiesel Target To 2010

Brazil may move forward to 2010 the obligatory blending of 5% of biodiesel into regular diesel, Mines and Energy Minister Edison Lobao is quoted as saying on the Estado newswire Friday. Since the beginning of this year, 2% of biodiesel has to...

Biodiesel – The green petroleum – part 2

Understand the main oleoginosas used to make the vegetable fuel. Soy » the use of this grain is interesting in the current conjuncture on account of the great offer, but have only 20% of percentage of oil. Sunflower » the percentage of oil...

Biodiesel – The green petroleum – part 1

The new market that uses renewable fuel is favorable to the environment and open doors for small farmers. But it is still necessary to balance between risks and opportunities.After had provoked a energetic revolution when constructed a process...