The study involved heterogeneous transesterification using a very active calcium glyceroxide catalyst, followed by efforts to remove the soaps through pretreating the crude biodiesel with sodium carbonate and then ion exchange resin treatment.
The heat exchangers in Alfa Laval's new tantalum range are stainless steel heat exchangers that have undergone a unique treatment where a thin layer of tantalum is metallurgically bonded to all surfaces exposed to corrosive media.
Maas Companies will auction a surplus 3.2 MMgy biodiesel equipment package April 17 through a timed online auction. Maas Companies says the equipment is surplus to the ongoing operations of FUMPA Biofuels in Minnesota and will sell as one lot.
An upcoming article of mine in Ethanol Producer Magazine, and clear your schedule for a May 8 webinar on co-location of biodiesel production at ethanol plants
Researchers reported on a novel method this week at the 247th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, to produce biodiesel from crude animal fats, including waste fat from alligators, using supercritical methanol in a flow reactor.
H.F. 2456 would establish a capital equipment loan program for renewable chemicals and advanced biofuel, creating incentive programs for advanced biofuel, renewable chemical and biomass production. Companion bill S.F. 2101 was also introduced.
In USDA's latest payout to advanced biofuel producers, the biodiesel industry comes out on top.
Methes Energies International Ltd. announced it has received a deposit from Antilla Energy VBA, formally known as BioFuel Aruba, to start the manufacturing process of one Denami 600 to be delivered to Aruba. Delivery is anticipated for September.
A summary of content in the March/April 2014 issue of Biodiesel Magazine.
A historical look at how biodiesel production in Europe and, later, the U.S. has relied on centrifuges for a number of aspects in the biodiesel process. Technologies and markets have changed, but the utility of centrifuges in biodiesel has not.
Whole Energy became interested in glycerin in 2006 while planning development of a vertically integrated, regional biodiesel company. Although it decided to narrow focus on marketing and distribution, the company has kept glycerin top of mind.
The uses of glycerin - crude, USP-grade or otherwise - and other byproducts from biodiesel production are virtually limitless. Profiled here is the glycerin and coproduct research of three Next Generation Scientists for Biodiesel.
Chico, Calif.-based small-scale biodiesel equipment provider broadens business with up to 350,000 gallons of biodiesel production, sales
Neste Oil, one of the world's largest producers of renewable fuels, has joined forces with DONG Energy in Northern Europe to develop an integrated process to produce renewable diesel and aviation fuel based on agricultural residues.
Just as our roots are in scientific research, as biodiesel grows and adapts to our changing energy landscape, the future of the industry also lies in what science can produce. Labs at academic institutions will continue to shape biodiesel science.
Biodiesel Separation, Washing and Polishing: Upstream and Downstream Considerations
By Ron Kotrba
March 03, 2014
Several methods to cleanse and polish biodiesel are utilized, but the story on how well these work begins upstream. Therefore, the cost-effectiveness of biodiesel purification methods should be evaluated based on composition of upstream product.
After a year-and-a-half's worth of efforts, Rockwood Summit High School has received a $100,000 grant from Monsanto to build its new biodiesel production and education center on campus
Crimson Renewable Energy has received a $5 million grant from the California Energy Commission to support expansion of its biorefinery in Bakersfield, Calif. Crimson's application received the highest score of the 10 proposals submitted.
A biodiesel plant remodeled by BDI-BioEnergy International AG in Volos, Greece, owned by Elin Biofuels S.A., was officially opened at a recent ceremony. The plant, equipped with distillation, can now process used cooking oil and animal fats.
Renewable Energy Group broke ground Feb. 4 on a $13.2 million improvement project at its Newton, Iowa, biodiesel refinery. The upgrades include distillation. REG Newton refinanced its original loan to extend the term and help pay for the project.
The Aemetis plant is the only distilled biodiesel producer in India, according to the company, and is one of the only plants in Asia capable of producing large supplies of biodiesel that meet the rigorous European Union (ISCC) standards.
Hydro Dynamics' new ShockWave Power Reactor (SPR) BD 50, which has the capacity to process 50 MMgy, in combination with other expansions will allow World Energy's Rome, Ga., plant to increase production while maintaining high-quality fuel.
The energy yo-yo: When will renewables replace oil & gas?
By Peter Brown
January 30, 2014
We may already be over the tipping point where greenhouse gases (GHG) have so altered the delicate balance in nature that climate changes are irreversible. We, the purveyors of solutions, can but do the best we can with whatever weapons we can build.
Eight university student researchers presented their impressive biodiesel-related work during a breakout panel at the 2014 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo in San Diego
Portugal-based biodiesel technology provider Incbio announced it has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia-based Bio Renewable Energy Factory to supply a 40,000 ton per year (12 MMgy) ultrasonic biodiesel refinery that will use rendered fats.
The U.S. biodiesel industry surpassed its already impressive year-end expectations for production by manufacturing nearly 1.8 billion gallons last year, providing further evidence for EPA to boost its biodiesel RVO requirement this year.
Three Ontario-based Canadian biodiesel producers have joined forces, forming the Ontario Biodiesel Association to better represent their business interests and the Ontario biodiesel industry, and to address biodiesel issues provincially and beyond.
BF Commodities has announced plans to begin construction on a 1.5 MMgy biodiesel plant in Lugano, Switzerland, in April. The company expects the plant to be operational by June. It will use animal fats and used cooking oil as feedstock.
Blue Sun Energy announced the implementation of the company's new enzymatic biodiesel processing technology at its 30 MMgy production facility in St. Joseph, Mo., utilizing Novozymes' Callera Trans L enzyme. The process lowers its cost of production.
The IRFA announced that Iowa biodiesel production was up 25 percent in 2013, setting a new record with production topping 230 million gallons of biodiesel. Though a new record was set in 2013, uncertainty hangs over the biodiesel industry in 2014.
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