BiodieselBiodiesel – – Day 6Day 6

who, what, where, who, what, where,

why, & how?why, & how?

By: John Donley @ Snowcrest Jr. High

Diesel HistoryDiesel History• 1893 – Rudolf Diesel –

first working prototype

• Common fuels - whale fat, kerosene, lamp oil.

• 1900 - World Fair in Paris, used peanut oil to run diesel engine

What is Biodiesel?What is Biodiesel?

• A reaction of an ester (vegetable oils or animal fats) with an alcohol (transesterification)

• Type of fuel very similar to Diesel• Can be used alone, or mixed with regular

diesel.• Higher gel temperature• Less emissions

Why do we use biodiesel?Why do we use biodiesel?• Biodegradable and non-toxic• Produces about 60% less CO2 emissions.• Better solvent, as it 'cleans' the engine,

removing deposits in the fuel lines. • U.S. - only alternative fuel to have

successfully completed the Health Effects Testing requirements (Tier I and Tier II) of the Clean Air Act (1990).

• Recycles old oils• Renewable

Any pollution difference?Any pollution difference?

Where are biodiesel plants?Where are biodiesel plants?

Crops used to make BiodieselCrops used to make Biodiesel

Animal Fat BYU - CoconutsUSU - Algae Corn Oil

Canola oil

Olive OilSoybean oil

Chocolate

How do we make it?How do we make it?

5 main steps to make biodiesel:

1. Mix Methanol with Potassium Hydroxide

2. Add hot oil, shake for 2 min

3. Let glycerin settle, separate

4. Wash the biodiesel.

5. Get all the water out of the fuel.

What Vehicles use Biodiesel?What Vehicles use Biodiesel?

Audi

Dodge Mega CabDodge Durango

Chevy Duramax

What Vehicles use Biodiesel?What Vehicles use Biodiesel? Con’t Con’t

Ford F250

Trident 0-60mph 4 sec, 230 Mph

Saturn

Peterbuilt

Thank You’sThank You’s

1. Huntsman Environmental Research Center @ USU – donated money to buy all laboratory equipment to make biodeisel.

2. Chevrolet Motor Company – provided curriculum ideas and videos.