Biodiesel
We sell Biodiesel, which is the name of a clean burning,
renewable diesel fuel replacement made from vegetable oils
or animal fats. The methyl ester of vegetable oil or what we
now call Biodiesel is very similar to the petrochemical
based diesel fuel that it replaces, so does not require any
vehicle or storage modifications.
The main benefits derived from using Biodiesel come from the
reduction in tail pipe emissions and the diesel fuel
consumer can now ensure that their fuel money stays in
America rather than going overseas.
Why use Biodiesel?
The main benefit derived from using Biodiesel comes from the
reduction in emissions generated when using this
biodegradable, low toxicity fuel. These emission benefits
are gained all the while you are using a fuel that is made
from a fully renewable energy source, grown right here in
the USA.
* Biodiesel reduces carbon dioxide exhaust emissions by
up to 80%.
* Biodiesel produces 100% less sulfur dioxide than
petroleum based diesel, and sulfur dioxide is the major
component of acid rain.
* Biodiesel reduces exhaust smoke (particulates)
emissions by up to 75% so the usual black cloud associated
with a diesel engine can be eliminated.
* The smell of the biodiesel exhaust is far more
pleasant than petroleum based diesel, some times smelling
like pop corn or doughnuts if the fuel is made from a waste
vegetable oil feedstock.
* Biodiesel smells better than diesel fuel so it is a
pleasant experience re-filling the vehicle's tank.
* Biodiesel is much easier to handle and does not
require mechanics to use barrier cream on their hands to
protect the skin from cracking or redness.
* Biodiesel is much less dangerous to put in a vehicles
fuel tank as the flash point of biodiesel is ± 150°C (300°F)
as opposed to petroleum diesel which is at ± 70°C (150°F).
* Biodiesel degrades about 4 times faster than petroleum
diesel after spillage, with most of a spill broken down
after just 28 days.
* Biodiesel provides significant lubricity improvement
over petroleum diesel fuel so engines last longer, with the
right additives engine performance can also be enhanced.
* Low Sulfur and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel require
additives to add the lubricity back into the fuel, biodiesel
is a totally renewable additive for this role and
complements the use of ULSD.
* Biodiesel reduces the classic diesel engine "knocking"
noise.
* Biodiesel does not require any changes to the existing
storage infrastructure so can be used in any tank or storage
facility right away.
* Biodiesel can be mixed in with existing diesel to
create various mixtures like a B5 or B20 blend.
* A diesel engined vehicle does not need to be modified
in anyway to use biodiesel.
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