Biodiesel Facts

With gas and diesel fuels ever increasing in price and the damage being done by fossil fuels in our environment biodiesel has become a rather popular subject. Since it is not difficult to find bogus information on biodiesel on the internet I thought I would give some facts concerning biodiesel.

• The first Biodiesel fact is called transesterification. This is simply a big name for the process of turning vegetable oil into Biodiesel. It is almost harder to spel the name than it is to make Biodiesel.

• Biodiesel fact number two is that Biodiesel is a much cleaner burning fuels than diesel fossil fuel. Therefore less damage to our environment with safer emission leaving the tailpipe.

• The third Biodiesel fact is that Biodiesel is a processed fuel and most diesel engines need no modification to use it. Therefore Biodiesel is a wise choice for use in your diesel truck or car. It also lubricates better than fossil fuel and has been known to have less vehicle maintenance than regular petroleum based diesel.
• Biodiesel fact number four is that the only byproduct in the manufacturing of Biodiesel is the glycerines that are separated from the vegetable oil during the processing. It is being successfully tested to see if the byproduct can be used for animal feed which will eventually leave no end waste except manure which is then recycled as fertilizer. Seems to be a win/win situation.
• Another Biodiesel fact is that it is a registered and approved fuel and fuel additive by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
• The sixth Biodiesel fact is that it can be used either alone or blended with regular diesel fuel. Either way it is a major benefit to both the pocketbook and the environment.
• Biodiesel fact number seven is that it can be made with used vegetable oil like that found in restaurants, bakeries and any other place that uses vegetable oil for cooking. This helps the local Biodiesel processor to make biodiesel for around $1.00 a gallon which is a huge savings.
• The final Biodiesel fact is that it can be made at home in your garage, shed or backyard. It does not take a chemist or a rocket scientist to make Biodiesel. Anyone of us can process Biodiesel fuel with just the right instructional books and a good and inexpensive Biodiesel processor. It is not difficult to make and is relatively safe as well. Some safety rules are found here Safely making Biodiesel fuel.

I hope this little article has given you a little better idea on Biodiesel facts and how it can help the environmental issues that we face on a daily basis.