Biodiesel Production is Simple

Make biodiesel perfectly every time with this convenient processor. Biodiesel is a fuel replacement for diesel vehicles that can be made with this unit for under $1 per gallon, typically .70-.95 per gallon. Semi automated biodiesel processor takes only 2 hours to process 40 or 80 gallons! Gain fuel independence by turning waste oil into fuel.

Includes 

• Biodiesel Processor
• Titration kit: scale, beakers, pipet and pump, funnels, stirs, syringes, PH indicator
• 200g of KOH and 355ml of methanol and alcohol (for test batch)
• Gloves, apron, goggles, respirator

Specs

• Digitally controlled timing system
• Inline regulated heating system
• Built in water wash with timer
• Dry wash capable
• Hand pump safely mixes methanol and catalyst with no sparks
• TECF 720 GPH processor pump mixes methaloxide and oil
• Under 2 hrs of hands-on time per batch
• Black iron piping, Braided urebrade tubing, Brass valves
• MDPE plastic tanks for zero detoriation
• Capacity: 40 or 80 Gallons
  
• Works with New or waste vegetable oil
• 55 or 110 Gallon Oil Reservoir
• 15 or 30 Gallon Methanol Resevoir
• Catalyst/Chemicals: KOH or NaOH
• Power Requirements: 110 Volt for 40 Gal Unit; Two 110 V or One 220 for 80 Gal Unit
• 1 HP, 720 GPH Pump 

What is Biodiesel?

Vegetable or other natural oils are thicker than diesel fuel, so must be thinned in order to properly combust. Biodiesel is the result of oil that has been chemically treated through a process called transesterification to remove the glycerin and thereby thin the oil. This process uses an industrial alcohol such as methanol and a catalyst substance such as lye to convert the oil into a fatty acid methyl ester fuel. The fuel is registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as legal for use in any concentration with petroleum-based diesel fuel, for the operation of both highway and non-road diesel vehicles. It may be helpful to compare this method of using vegetable oil as fuel to SVO (Straight Vegetable Oil) operation which heats the oil on board the vehicle to thin it. (Find Diesel Conversion Kits in our ebay store.)

Will it work with my Vehicle?

Biodiesel is a fuel for any diesel engine. Biodiesel performs similarly to regular diesel fuel and can be used with no modifications to the diesel engine or the vehicle. One consideration is the solvent properties of Biodiesel can result in a slow degradation of rubber fuel lines over an extended course of time, so it is beneficial to use Synthetic Polymer Fuel Lines. Almost every vehicle after the mid eighties already has this type of fuel line. It is a simple procedure to update your fuel lines if necessary. Biodiesel is more affected by extreme cold so an electric heater or liquid heat exchanger should be added to the vehicle for maximum assurance of effectiveness in cold operating environments.

What do I need to make biodiesel?

This system comes with everything you need to get started except oil, methanol, and lye. To find and gather a waste oil source, refer to the WVO Filtration Guide. Because you’ll be using chemicals to refine your oil, you should always be sure you’re wearing protective safety gear before starting the process, such as goggles, gloves, protective apron and boots.

If you will be transferring biodiesel, consider the fuel transfer pumps above, as they are designed specifically for the thickness and chemical makeup of the fuel. Because initial use of Biodiesel can release deposits previously accumulated on tank walls and pipes, it’s recommended that the fuel filter be changed after the first tank of Biodiesel.

How do I store biodiesel?

It can be stored in your processing unit or pumped into barrels or drums, such as a Biodiesel Storage Tank. If your biodiesel will be stored for some time consider adding biocides, which are additives designed to stop the growth of microorganisms. Over time biodiesel has a tendency to cause slow degredation to rubber parts, so choose containers that are free of rubber or are have sythetic rubber. Also choose transfer pumps that are built for biodiesel, such as the Ultimate Oil Pump and Rotary Pump available from OM.