(Not for actual production, see links for more details)
Slide 1: Making Biodiesel is Fun (Laura on Left), but also serious (Charlie on right with googles, gloves, apron, proper ventilation, and err of caution).
Slide 2: Alaina (left) Christy (right) and The Ingredients
- Methanol (in red), Lye (white container left), &
Fry Oil (5 gallon jug on right)
Slide 3: Testing the pH of feed stock (oil) to determine amount of Lye used.
- Fish tank kit used by Tanner in this photo
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4: Methanol, racing fuel, is very flammable, be extra careful and mix with lye
in spark-free environment. (Methanol can be found at your local refinery, maybe
a town or two away)
Picture of: (Shaking 5 gallon lidded bucket out in the open)
Slide 6: Mix Lye / Methanol blend into fryer oil, with blender type unit or pump system to create reaction.
Slide 7: Electric heaters only, no propane or open flame. Have a thermometer handy, 120-130F good, but Methanol boils at 147F.
Slide 8: Example of Mixer Unit.
Mixing Time, Take 5, About (1 hour +) Do not over heat.
Settleing Time: 8 hours for glycerin to settle. Some can be drained off sooner, thus making a more thorough reaction.
Slide 9: Glycerine, darker, thiker, and more dense, is drained from the lower part of tank. Biodiesel is on top.
Slide 10: Glycerine at room temperature. Learn more about Methanol distilation from Glycerin. (Link)
Slide 11: Golden Green, Biodiesel from the spout.
Slide 12: Picture of Dave pouring into gas tank.
Remaining features:
- Filter, Washing, Testing
Links to more details for actual production. Please contact DEQ / S.A.V.E. for more information.