Biodiesel Resource

• 2004 - 30 million gallons - NBB
• 2005 - 75 million gallons - NBB
• 2006 - 150 million gallons
• 2007 - estimated to reach 300 million gallons

Although chemically similar, a fat is solid or semi-solid at 'room' temperature, while an oil remains liquid. However, some oils such as palm oil and coconut oil are liquids in the hot countries where they are produced, but semi-solid in a colder climate.

The following table lists popular oil-producing crops (feedstocks) and their theoretical yields:

1. Pick a feedstock
2. Collect and gather feedstock
3. De-gum and PH balance the fat or oil
4. Remove all water content
5. Titrate to find percentage of Free Fatty Acids
6. Heat to 130º - 200º
7. Mix in methoxide
8. Agitate for 3 hours
9. Let settle for 12-24 hours
10. Flash evaporate the excess methanol
11. Rinse product with water
12. Flash evaporate any water
13. Filter 5 micron
14. Test for ASTM D-6751