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Biodiesel, made from vegetation and algae, is used for powering vehicles and machinery instead of using diesel, which is a fossil fuel causing global warming.

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Does biodiesel slow down global warming?

Yes, the use of biodiesel slows down global warming. Biodiesel fuel is carbon neutral, that is, it releases no more carbon dioxide into the air than it takes out. Using biodiesel means that a similar amount of fossil fuel diesel is not used, so that amount of carbon dioxide is not added to the enhanced greenhouse effect which is causing global warming.


What chemicals are used in biodiesel?

Biodiesel is composed of Fatty Acids with Methyl, Propyl or Ethyl Esters. Some common forms of biodiesel are Methyl Linoleate and Ethyl Stearate. ==Methyl Linoleate== Chemical Formula: C19H34O2 ==Ethyl Stearate== Chemical Formula: C20H40O2


Can you make biodiesel from animal fat drippings Does it work the same way as French fry oil?

Yes, biodiesel can be made from animal fat drippings similarly to French fry oil. The process involves converting the animal fat into biodiesel through a chemical reaction called transesterification. However, the quality of biodiesel produced from animal fat drippings may vary depending on the source and composition of the fat.


How do you titrate biodiesel?

Titration of biodiesel involves using a chemical reaction to determine the amount of acid in the biodiesel sample, commonly using a titrant such as potassium hydroxide. The titration process involves adding the titrant to the biodiesel sample until the endpoint is reached, typically indicated by a color change. The amount of titrant used can then be used to calculate the acidity of the biodiesel sample.


How much does biodiesel weigh?

Biodiesel has a density 0.88 grams per cubic centimeter. This converts to about 7.34 pounds per gallon.

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Can you use bio-diesel in diesel tractors?

Yes it can. Biodiesel can be used in any diesel engine, but it isn't usually used for tractors because it has a lesser energy yield than normal diesel.


What fuel is made out of vegetable oil?

It's usually called biodiesel.


How is biodiesel made?

cheese


What do nuffield tractors do?

Nuffield Tractors were made from 1948 - 1969, in 1969 the name was changed to Leyland Tractors. These tractors were used to do whatever was needed around the farm and any other place one might use a tractor.


What is biodiesel made of and what uses it?

Biodiesel is a more earth friendly fuel for vehicles if it is combined and used properly. Typically biodiesel is made from vegatable oil, soybeans(in the United States) and animal fats.


Can you use biodiesel on your John Deere 4850?

B5 or 5% biodiesel would be the limit I would use in any tractor at least at the current level of biodiesel formulations. In the winter biodiesel does cause more problems so be more careful.


Can I buy a hybrid car that uses biodiesel?

Yes, you can buy a hybrid that uses biodiesel but they are much harder to come by than hybrids that don't use biodiesel or biodiesel cars that aren't hybrids.


Where do you get biodiesel?

You often only find biodiesel in the Midwest or areas where corn is a big market. Biodiesel is made out of corn and that's why. Biodiesel will make your diesel engine get better gas mileage just so you know.


How can biodiesel help the planet?

Biodiesel is replenishable where fossil fuels aren't. Biodiesel is made from biomass such as corn, rapeseed, sugarcane and even algae. The CO2 produced from burning biodiesel is indirectly reabsorbed by the plants that will make the next batch of biodiesel. Fossil fuels just release CO2.


Can you use biodiesel in a car?

If it has a diesel engine you can.


What countries use the BioDiesel Fuel?

none


Is it ok to use non trans fat waste oil to produce biodiesel?

Yes you can use all trans fat oils to make biodiesel