Biodiesel is a renewable, biodegradable fuel manufactured domestically from non edible vegetable oils, or recycled restaurant grease, tallow and methanol. Biodiesel meets both the biomass-based diesel and overall advanced biofuel requirement of the Renewable Fuel Standard. Biodiesel is a liquid fuel often referred to as B100 or neat biodiesel in its pure, unblended form. Like petroleum diesel, biodiesel is used to fuel compression ignition engines.
Biodiesel is a clean-burning fuel and safe alternative to replace traditional petroleum diesel. It has high-lubricity and can be a fuel component for use in existing, unmodified diesel engines. This means that no retrofits are necessary when using biodiesel fuel in any diesel-powered combustion engine. It is the only alternative fuel that offers such convenience. Biodiesel acts like petroleum diesel, but produces less air pollution, comes from renewable sources, is biodegradable and is safer for the environment. Producing biodiesel fuels can help create local economic revitalization and local environmental benefits. Many groups interested in promoting the use of biodiesel already exist at the local, state and national level.
Crude glycerine, a by-product of biodiesel production and soap making, has multiple industrial and agricultural applications. Here are some of the main uses:
- Animal Feed;
- Energy production;
- Pharma critical industry
- Chemical Industry
- Textile and Paper Industry as moisturizing agent
Fatty acids usage – Fatty acids are derived as a by-product in the biodiesel manufacturing process. It is mainly used in the production of soaps, detergents and cosmetics. In some cases, it can be reused for the production of biodiesel also.
