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 biodiesel can extend the life of diesel engines because it is more lubricating than petroleum diesel [...]

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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 m) iron cylinder with a flywheel at its base, ran on its own power for the first [...]

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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, but a bit overwhelmed by the government’s aggressive target.
By Elizabeth Johnson
In March 24, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva inaugurated the [...]

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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 be blended into regular diesel in Brazil. The government had originally planned to demand [...]

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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 vary between from 42% to 45% and it’s a good alternative because its has [...]

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