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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
What is the main constituent of biodiesel?
Methane
How much does biodiesel weigh?
Biodiesel has a density 0.88 grams per cubic centimeter. This converts to about 7.34 pounds per gallon.
Can tractors be made to use biodiesel?
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.
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 is the difference between a hybrid and a biodiesel car?
A hybrid car uses standard gasoline and electricity. A biodiesel car runs on a completely different fuel, such as ethanol. There are also other kinds of biodiesel that are being developed.
How much does biodiesel cost?
At the moment, I think it is slightly more expensive than regular gasoline.
How much biodiesel cost?
At the moment, I think it is slightly more expensive than regular gasoline.
Benefits of biodiesel?
Biodiesel improves public health and the environment, and provides safety benefits. It also reduces greenhouse gas emissions better than gasoline, ethanol, and conventional diesel.
What are the different types of bio fuels used?
the only ones I'm aware of are ethanol-gasoline and biodiesel
The Biodiesel Hybrid Car Eliminates the Need for Gasoline?
Currently, most hybrid vehicles are gas-electric, but there is a new trend in hybrids. Biodiesel hybrids are being developed as a way to eliminate the gasoline powered engine and reduce dependency on imported foreign oil. These vehicles are designed so that the engine will operate on fuel created from renewable resources such as animal fats and vegetable oils. Biodiesel is much better for the environment and less toxic than gasoline.
What is biofuel made from?
Vegetable Oil is used to make biodiesel, and corn is used to make ethanol for a gasoline substitute.
Can I turn my used gasoline SUV into a biodiesel?
It depends on the model of the SUV. Some SUVs are more adaptable than others.
Is it true that biodiesel can ruin my engine?
Biodiesel most certainly does NOT ruin your engine. Most engine manufacturer in the world approves the use of biodiesel in their engines, unless of course your engine is not made to run on diesel fuel. Gasoline engines should not be ran on Biodiesel.Actually, if you don't change out your fuel pump, injectors, and fuel lines to accommodate the much thicker biodiesel fuel, it CAN ruin your engine.
What is diesel?
Diesel is a fuel burned in some vehicles. It is produced from petroleum, just like regular gasoline. The most popular/well-known brand of diesel engines is Powerstroke, from Ford Motor Company. Other forms of diesel are BioDiesel. BioDiesel is made out of corn. If you've ever heard of "B20" that means 20% BioDiesel. The mixture is 20% BioDiesel and 80% Regular Diesel. If you hear "B40" it is 40% BioDiesel and 60% Regular Diesel. If it is "B100" it is 100% BioDiesel and 0% Regular Diesel. That is what diesel is....
Can I use my gasoline card for any type of gas - even biodiesel?
Your gasoline card will pay for whatever gas is available at that gas station. You just need to make sure that you have enough on the card or enough remaining on your credit limit.
What is a biofuel vehicle?
Gasoline biofuel is a mixture of gasoline and ethanol. Ethanol is a plant based alcohol, I.E. biological. Biodiesel works the same was but is an oil not an alocohol. The diesel engine was original designed and ran on a biofuel(peanut oil).
