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What would I have to do to my 1990's Rav 4 to have it run on Biodiesel or a Biodiesel mix?
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∙ 14y ago
Assuming its a diesel...then you dont have to do anything. As long as you make good quality filtered biodiesel. I've been making it for a while. Bought a 150L kit from Scintex Biofuels. www.scintex.com.au Havent had any troubles running biodiesel on my GQ Patrol but i always filter down to 1uM just to make sure my fuel filters dont get clogged. Out.
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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.
What is D1 and D2 winter blend mix for biodiesel fuel?
Winter blend mix like a cocktail: Biodiesel is thought of as the 'alcohol'. X is a percentage of biodiesel, to give B(x). For example, B20 is 20% biodiesel, the other 80% is ULSD or kerosene, usually. B99 is practically straight biodiesel. Not so good for winter weather as waxes form 'clouds' in the fuel if it's greater than B50 (half biodiesel) D1 is road use approved kerosene (K1 clear). D2 is ULSD, or ultra low sulfur diesel fuel. Kerosene is a more refined D2, so it is referred to as D1.
What is a firelighter made from?
old type of firelighters are made of petroleum base, new one (eko)firelighters are made of compressed mix of waste paper (pulp) and sawdust and then soaked in flamable liquid (biodiesel) biodiesel is used because it have no smel
Does soybeans make fuel?
You can try using corn oil for biodiesel. Corn oil is used for cooking and used cooking oil is used for diesel fuel. Actually, the process of cooking with oil performs the same process on the corn oil as crackling does in an oil refinery. Thus, it would be possible to take corn oil and mix it with petroleum in a refinery and create diesel fuel.
How do you make biodiesel?
Biodiesel is made by vegetable oils to which methanol (or ethanol) and caustic soda (or potash soda) is added. It can be mixed with petrol oil in different quantities. The most popular is biodiesel 98 which has 2% of vegetable oil. To further expand on the above answer. Biodiesel is only part of the biofuel family, which also includes the use of straight vegetable oil, ethanol for petrol cars etc. It is made by a chain reaction process called transesterification, whereby the molecular structure of vegatable oil is changed to form esters, which leave it much thinner and more like the viscosity of petro diesel. To make this reaction a mix of methanol [or sometimes other alcohols] and a predetermined amount of catalyst, usually sodium hydroxide[caustic soda] or pottasium hydroxide[potash] then on called methoxide, is used and processed under heated conditions to form biodiesel and a crude form of glycerine, which is drained from the fuel. The biodiesel is then cleaned by various methods, including water washing, the use of resins, or magnesium silicate to remove all traces of methanol, glycerol, caustic, and soap from the finished fuel, leaving us with a fuel that can be made from sustainable sources, or even waste veg oil, and a host of other fats and oils including animal fat and algie. The emmisions given off by the burning of biodiesel are considerably less than those of petro diesel. And in cases of spillage it is totally bio-degradable. Many European countries mix a small amount of it in standard low sulpher diesel, to help with climate change and help with the lubrication lost by removing the sulpher from modern fuel. biodiesel can be made in homebrew form in the UK, where 2500lts a year are allowed duty free. Help on this subject can be found on the vegoildiesel forum by goat industries, where I advise daily on problems relating to the manufacture and use of biodiesel.
Would it harm a diesel engine if you combined regular diesel with bio diesel?
Factory-made biodiesel is sold as "B-such-and-such." The most common is B20. The number is the percentage of biodiesel in the mix--the rest is petroleum diesel. Answer: it works fine, go for it. As long as the bio diesel is clean and doesn't have water in it. it should be fine. Use caution with the home brew, filter it good and don't run more than 20% bio diesel below freezing without tank heaters it gells way too easy. There are several different types of bio diesel, make sure the kind you are going to use will work in in a factory fuel system or if you will need a kit installed on your vehicle to properly burn the fuel. Also, adding on to his answer, the first time you use the biodiesel you might want to change your fuel filter. The biodiesel will clean out your gas tank and may clog up your filter.
Can you mix diesel and Biodiesel in the same tank?
Yes. However, there are some cautions that should be followed.If you are mixing pure biodiesel (B100) with traditional petroleum diesel then you should be aware of any limits placed on the final mix ratio by the engine or heating plant being used. For instance, many engine manufacturers recommend the final mix be no more than B20. Some others certify their engines for only as much as B05; others up to B30.Know your limits! The primary reason for these limits is that the "bio" portion of biodiesel can break down rubber seals over time. You may be able to get around these limitations many times by replacing the rubber seals for synthetic. For instance, the SunTech fuel pumps used in many furnaces have synthetic replacement seals readily available. Be aware that biodiesel has a cleansing effect on most tanks. It dissolves the sludge buildup found in the bottom of some older tanks. This sudden release of sludge from the tank can clog fuel filters. Therefore, it is best to introduce biodiesel slowly to an older tank. If your goal is to reach a B20 mix then start with a B05 and slowly build up to a B20 over several fills of the tank. Be aware that the temperature of the two fuels being mixed is important! It is not advisable to add small amounts of B100 that are at 55 degrees (F) with large amonts of cold petroleum diesel that has been stored outside in winter at 10 degrees (F). This will cause the B100 to congeal almost instantly. If the temperatures of the two fuels are relatively warm 50 degrees (F) and higher they will mix quite well in whatever ratio can be tolerated by your engine or heating plant.
Will my 58 plate vauxhall combo 17cdti run on biodiesel?
In theory any diesel vehicle will run on biodiesel (good quality stuff that is). Well made bio is chemically very very similar to normal diesel and as such should work in the same way without causing any problems in the system. Please be warned that biodiesel is not the same as vegetable oil (bio is normally made from veg oil through a process known as transesterification). To conclude yes it should run BUT make sure it's good quality stuff; in winter run a 50/50 mix as it has a higher gel point than treated pump diesel.
Pros and cons of using biodiesel?
Biodiesel has been controversial. I've include 4 links that explain the issues with biodiesel and biofuels in general. First, the pros 1. It works. A mix of diesel and biodiesel may be necessary on some cars. It can be used in buses and trains. Use of biodiesel has been increasing. 2. We have a limited supply of fossil fuels. The ability to "grow our energy" extends the lifetime of our natural resources. 3. Biodiesel burns cleaner than regular diesel, based on particulates from tail-pipe emissions (see wikipedia link on environmental problems). 4. We must import oil, and this creates a dependence on other countries. It would be devastating to our economy if any country cut us off from this supply. So, biodiesel adds to our energy security. 5. Adding to the supply of fuels should help moderate prices of these fuels by making them less scarce commodities. 6. Biodiesel is good for farmers around the world. It is an additional crop they can grow. Now, the cons, 1. Converting crops into biofuels will mean that less of there will be less available produce to feed people. This drives up the price of food. One crop in particular is soybeans, which is used as animal feedstock. So as soybeans become more valuable to make fuels, meat prices will increase. 2. Biodiesel (or more generally biofuels) means that there will be extensive deforestation in tropical areas such as the Amazon rainforest to grow sugar cane and soybeans for biofuels. This will have a large impact on environment and CO2 emissions. CO2 pollution is linked to global warming. Thus some environmentalists are calling biodiesel a worse alternative than natural diesel. 3. The increase in palm oil farms in Asia has lead to use of pesticides and contamination of drinking water supplies. (see wikipedia link) 4. Biodiesel is not a cleaner fuel to burn. It produces 10% more nitrogen oxide tail pipe emissions than diesel. (see Wikipedia link on environmental issues). 5. Promoters of biofuels have created a false impression of an easy solution to energy needs. Due to all the problems they cause, these fuels can not satisfy our needs. I suggest that you read through the links provided. Perhaps there are more pros and cons. Certainly, the question of whether biodiesel burns cleaner is a difficult one. Good luck! :) Biodiesel is less pollutive. It is safer to handle :( It is more expensive at the moment Not approved by all auto dealers
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