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The original components of biodiesel are primarily fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), which are produced through the transesterification of triglycerides found in vegetable oils or animal fats. The process involves reacting these triglycerides with methanol or ethanol, resulting in biodiesel and glycerol as a byproduct. Common feedstocks for biodiesel production include soybean oil, palm oil, and recycled cooking oils. Biodiesel can be blended with petroleum diesel or used in its pure form.
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Why would the use of biodiesel help prevent acid rain?
Biodiesel has 8% lower overall sulfer oxide emissions compared to normal diesel fuel, and sulfur oxides are major components to acid rain.
How is the transesterification of vegetable oils carried out to produce biodiesel fuel?
Transesterification of vegetable oils to produce biodiesel fuel is carried out by mixing the oil with an alcohol, such as methanol, and a catalyst, typically sodium hydroxide. This chemical reaction breaks down the oil into fatty acid methyl esters, which are the main components of biodiesel. The process typically involves heating the mixture and then separating the biodiesel from the glycerin byproduct.
What has a higher efficiency biodiesel or ethanol?
Biodiesel
What does catalyst do for biodiesel?
A catalyst is used in the transesterification process to speed up the reaction between vegetable oils or animal fats and alcohol, which produces biodiesel. The catalyst helps promote the conversion of triglycerides into fatty acid methyl esters, the main components of biodiesel. Commonly used catalysts include sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and potassium hydroxide (KOH).
What is the spanish word for biodiesel?
biodiesel = el biodiésel
Is it safe to mix diesel and biodiesel?
Yes it is safe to mix petroleum diesel and biodiesel. Blends of biodiesel and petroleum diesel are designated "BX." Where "B" states that the fuel mixture is a biodiesel blend and "X" indicates the percentage of biodiesel in the blend. For example, common blends of biodiesel in North America include B2 (2% biodiesel), B5(5%), B20(20%), and B100(100%). B100 is also know as "neat," or pure, biodiesel.
Where can one find information on biodiesel fuel?
Wikipedia provides an excellent encyclopedia style article on biodiesel fuel. Other websites that offer information about biodiesel fuel are the U.S. Department of Energy's Biodiesel page and the National Biodiesel Board's page.
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.
Can biodiesel for motorbikes?
the biodiesel should be used in the diesel engine, and there are some biodiesel motorbike has been produced such BWM http://www.doinggroup.com/
Weight of biodiesel?
Biodiesel's weight is generally 7.34 lbs/gal.
Which of these is not a fossil fuel biodiesel diesel gas coal?
Biodiesel
What is the iodine value of biodiesel?
The iodine value of biodiesel gives an indication of the degree of unsaturation in the fatty acid chains present in the biodiesel. It is typically lower for biodiesel derived from saturated fats or oils, and higher for biodiesel derived from unsaturated fats or oils. Knowing the iodine value can help assess the oxidative stability and cold flow properties of biodiesel.
