Biodiesel basically replaces the petroleum-based diesel or petro-diesel and therefore, it can be used wherever the petro-diesel is used. However, in most applications, biodiesel is used in conjunction with the petroleum-based diesel, i.e., biodiesel is blended with the petro-diesel in different proportions depending on the availability of biodiesel as well as its costing, the engines […]
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COMPARISON WITH PETROLEUM-BASED DIESEL Biodiesel replaces the petroleum-based diesel fuel partially or completely. It operates the compression-ignition engines. Biodiesel is a drop-in fuel and can be used in regular diesel engines without making any changes to the engines, although older engines may require replacement of fuel lines and other rubber components. Biodiesel is made from
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The present article discusses various raw materials, especially natural oils and fats, used to make biodiesel, various manufacturing methodologies; and also comparison of biodiesel with the petroleum-based diesel. RAW MATERIALS Biodiesel is produced by the reaction of natural triglyceride oils and fats of plant and animal origin with short-chain alcohols like methanol, ethanol, isopropanol or
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The term ‘biodiesel’ refers to the diesel fuel produced from natural oils and fats of plant or animal origin. Biodiesel is suitable for or designed for use in diesel engines, replacing the diesel fuel obtained from petroleum sources. Another commonly used term is ‘biofuel’, which is a general term indicating ‘fuel produced from “bio” or
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Introduction In our previous posts, we wrote extensively about the imperative to switch to sustainable fuels and the immense opportunity for the oils and fats industry to generate value. Building biodiesel manufacturing capability addresses the urgent need of the hour – alternate and sustainable fuel – and is also immense job creation and revenue generation opportunity,
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Introduction With its booming population and an ever-growing economy, India depends on energy sources such as oil, coal, and biomass for more than 80% of its energy needs. While the past decade has seen a tremendous modernization, there are still miles to achieve in terms of clean cooking fuels reaching every nook and corner of
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Introduction Growing operational costs, an urgency to look for a more sustainable option to run motor vehicles, emissions causing a dent in the ozone, and the importance of balancing the international trade are a few factors contributing to the need to pursue biofuel production. While biofuel production has existed for a long time, it has
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