BIO Diesel
“Bio-diesel is an eco-friendly fuel made from renewable resources such as vegetable oils, animal fats, and used cooking oils, which can be used in conventional diesel engines. As an alternative fuel produced from renewable resources, it is primarily made using raw materials like vegetable oils, animal fats, or used cooking oils. The main production process involves transesterification, where these oils or fats react with methanol to produce fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), which can be used in diesel engines.
• UCO (Used Cooking Oil)
UCO refers to used cooking oil discarded after cooking or frying in restaurants, homes, and the food industry. It is a sustainable raw material used in biodiesel production, helping reduce waste and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling UCO lowers dependence on fossil fuels and supports the circular economy.
• Animal Fats
Animal fats are fats extracted from animal tissues, including beef and pork fat, chicken oil, and others. These are widely used as biodiesel feedstocks due to their high energy content and as by-products of meat processing. Utilizing these resources reduces waste and promotes sustainability.
Environmental Benefits
- Provides carbon neutrality effects by reducing carbon emissions.
- Improves air quality by emitting fewer sulfur oxides and fine particles.
- Biodegradable, reducing the risk of environmental pollution.
Key Raw Materials
Vegetable oils such as soybean oil and palm oil, animal fats, and used cooking oil are used.
Biodiesel is an important alternative for sustainable energy transition.
Transportation Fuel
• Used in conventional diesel engine vehicles such as trucks, buses, and passenger cars.
• Can be used in pure biodiesel (B100) or mixed with conventional diesel in various ratios (B20, B5, etc.).
Industrial Fuel
• Used as boiler fuel in power plants and large factories.
• Increasingly adopted in industrial settings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Marine Fuel
• Used in large vessels to comply with eco-friendly regulations.
Heating Fuel
• Replaces conventional heating oil in residential or commercial boilers.
Biodiesel is a versatile fuel that can replace conventional fossil fuels, and it is used in various sectors such as transportation, industry, shipping, and heating.
Based on quality standards such as ASTM D6751 or EN 14214, the key properties are as follows:
• Viscosity: 1.9–6.0 mm²/s (at 40°C)
• Flash Point: Minimum 93°C
• Sulfur Content: Less than 0.0015%
• Glycerin Content: Total less than 0.24% (free glycerin less than 0.02%)
• Acidity: Maximum 0.50 mg KOH/g
• Oxidative Stability: Minimum 3 hours.