biodiesel Articles
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Production optimization and quality assessment of biodiesel from waste vegetable oil
Biodiesel production is worthy of continued study and optimization of production procedures because of its environmentally beneficial attributes and its renewable nature. In Egypt, millions L of oil used for frying foods are discarded each year into sewage systems. Thus, it adds to the cost of treating effluent or pollutes waterways. This study is intended to consider aspects related to the ...
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Effect of fuel additives on performance and exhaust emissions of direct injection diesel engine operating on B20 waste fish oil
The ever increasing diesel consumption, rapid depletion of fossil fuels and environmental concern has prompted an intensive use of biodiesel produced from various sources. In this study, biodiesel (ethyl ester of fish oil) was prepared from fish oil and different blends of biodiesel–diesel (B20, B40, B60, B80 and B100) were examined in a single cylinder, constant speed, and direct injection ...
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Portable IR analyzers: the ideal measurement solution for biofuels blend quality and wastewater testing
Two challenges facing the biofuels industry involve compliance with blend quality standards and wastewater regulations. According to a study done by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 1 the chief problem found with biodiesel blends was inaccurate blend ratios. Retail customers and fleet managers do not typically worry about whether the blend ratio is correct until a problem occurs. For ...
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Biodiesel Feedstock Analysis 2nd Generation of Biofuels
The main obstacle in biodiesel production from waste fats and oils is their high free fatty acid content. Its precise measurement helps Professor Karel Kolomaznik’s Faculty of Applied Informatics team at Tomas Bata University in Zlín (Czech Republic) to develop suitable new technology. Biodiesel from waste The Tomas Bata University research group has developed a special catalytic ...
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Glycerol Detection Enzyme - Case Study
BACKGROUND When biodiesel is made - from any feedstock - approximately 10% of the product will be glycerol (also called glycerin). Glycerol has many uses, but it destroys engines because it's a sugar alcohol, and therefore must be removed from biodiesel before it can be used or sold as fuel. ASTM International has set a limit of 0.02% glycerol in biofuels (ASTM Standard D6751). ASTM's standard ...
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Upcycling used cooking oil into Biodiesel with the Cricketfilter® filtration system
AMAFILTER® SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVES THE PLANT’S CRYSTALLISATION PROCESS INCREASING EFFICIENCY, REDUCING COSTS AND IMPROVING SUSTAINABILITY. BACKGROUND Our Netherlands-based client produces 125-million litres of second-generation biodiesel per year, made from oils and waste fats. A key component of their process is the crystallisation process of the polyethylene within the oil. By ...
By Amafilter®
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Fat, oil and grease and the circular economy
Fat, oil and grease (FOG) is the collective name for the by-product of food cooking, such as vegetable oils, meats and dairy products, produced in quantity by food service establishments, such as restaurants, pubs and kitchens. Used cooking oil (yellow grease) is stored and collected separately from FOG (brown grease) the material from grease traps. In most countries, legislation is usually in ...
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Ridiculous Stuff to Recycle for Money
Recycling is one of the best business options for many people and there are many individual and small level recyclers who have ventured into this field. With the amount of waste being accumulated on a daily basis, any help, however small, is welcomed. Therefore, it is imperative for everyone to make an effort to send waste items to the recycling center. It is a known fact that paper, plastic, ...
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Useful tips to efficiently deal with waste fat, oils and grease
Waste fat, oils, and grease (FOG) are a huge problem. It doesn’t matter whether it’s industrial or domestic waste fats or oil, it all needs to be disposed of responsibly. There are already schemes that convert waste cooking oils and fats into eco-friendly B20 biodiesel. Transport for London is leading the way with 2,500 London buses running on B20, making theirs the cleanest bus ...
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Fat, oil and grease waste from municipal wastewater: characterization, activation and sustainable conversion into biofuel
Fat, oil and grease (FOG) recovered by the oil/water separator of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) were sampled, characterized, activated and converted into biofuel. Free acids (50–55%) and fatty soaps (26–32%) not only composed the main components, but they were also easily separable from the starting waste. The respective free fatty acid profiles were ...
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Green initiatives being good for the environment and for the business
Recycling has basically been made a required activity by the government, especially for businesses, as the environmental hazards are reacting to all the human abuse over the past few centuries in more ways than one. It might appear to be a tedious activity, but a lot of restaurants that have adopted recycling claim to have reduced their operational costs in waste disposal. Waste in Restaurants ...
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A Guide to Oil Skimming - A Way to Skim and Save
Plant personnel are always looking for new tools and equipment to help them run their facility more efficiently. In many manufacturing and processing plants, oily water is present, which prevents a plant from functioning efficiently. Water has several purposes in a manufacturing or processing facility. It can be used for cooling machinery, washing down equipment or in processing. Sometimes, this ...
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A way to skim and save: a guide to oil skimming
Plant personnel are always looking for new tools and equipment to help them run their facility more efficiently. In many manufacturing and processing plants, oily water is present, which prevents a plant from functioning efficiently. Water has several purposes in a manufacturing or processing facility. It can be used for cooling machinery, washing down equipment or in processing. Sometimes, ...
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Oil Skimming: 7 Benefits, 6 Must-Have Features and 4 Skimming Accessories
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2013 and has been updated for comprehensiveness. Waste oil doesn't have to be a burden to plant personnel. Using an oil skimmer ensures that oil will be removed with minimal effort. With the right equipment, a facility can manage the oil effectively while saving time and money. Plant personnel are always looking for new tools and ...
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Oil Skimming: Why it matters
During many industrial and manufacturing processes, water is combined with chemicals, oils, grease, fat and other containments. Oil skimming is the process of removing this floating oil from water. It is the first step in any recovery, recycle or reuse project, and has numerous benefits for businesses. 5 Benefits of Oil Removal1. Cost Reduction With skimming, water is cleaned before it ...
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Waste Oil Harvested from Water Treatment Could Fuel U.S. Military Jets
Oils skimmed from wastewater treatment plant effluents could fuel military jets, according to a United States contractor developing biofuels for the government. Although Applied Research Associates (ARA) has successfully used plant matter such as mustard seed in its development of military biofuels, scientists from the private research organization are looking at other potential feedstocks, ...
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Food Producers Trim Fat from Waste-Oil Removal with Efficient Skimming Technology
When it comes to business challenges, packaged-food manufacturers have their plates full. Dietary trends, food safety, labeling regulations, drought conditions and energy issues are just a few of the major concerns you likely face if you’re in the industry, according to Food Processing magazine’s “2013 Food Industry Outlook.” With these issues front and center, the last ...
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Food Producers Trim Fat From Waste-Oil Removal with Efficient Skimming Technology
When it comes to business challenges, packaged-food manufacturers have their plates full. Dietary trends, food safety, labeling regulations, drought conditions and energy issues are just a few of the major concerns you likely face if you’re in the industry, according to Food Processing magazine’s “2013 Food Industry Outlook.” With these issues front and center, the last ...
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4 Ways oil skimming addresses environmental concerns
Organizations are increasingly focused on reducing their environmental footprint and making the best use of our planet’s limited resources. Removing oil from process and wastewater helps your company employ cleaner operations, conserve water and reduce pollutants in the water. Read on for four ways oil skimming addresses environmental concerns. 1. Water Conservation Fresh, clean water ...
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Removing oil early – What it means & Why it pays
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2014 and has been updated for comprehensiveness. Skimming oil early refers to removing oil as close as possible to the point of origin—ideally, where oil first enters the wastewater stream from the process that generates it. The earlier you skim oil, or grease and fats, the more benefits you’ll see. Early oil removal can ...
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