Effective additization of various biodiesel, hydrogenated vegetable oil and mineral diesel blends is critical to optimal fuel performance
Wilks Enterprise's new InfraCal 2 Analyzer for measuring biodiesel content in blends features better repeatability, multiple calibrations, unlimited data storage, optional internal battery pack, touch screen display and password protection.
October is "Biofuels Month" in Minnesota as proclaimed by Gov. Mark Dayton, and with the state preparing for its move to B10 next year, high school seniors have an opportunity to turn what they know about biodiesel into college cash.
Professionals in the petroleum supply chain will now have all the biodiesel information they need to grow their business at their fingertips, thanks to two new tools developed by the NBB: Biodiesel-e2e and a revamped BEN Newsletter.
While the revised WWFC 4 spec allows up to 5 percent conventional fatty acid methyl ester biodiesel, Neste stated that the WWFC 5 specification excludes FAME biodiesel, favoring hydrotreated vegetable oil and biomass-to-liquid blend stocks.
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association thanked Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad for launching the Fueling Our Future program, which aims to expand E30 and biodiesel availability, building upon Iowa's history as a leader in production of renewable fuels.
Minnesota proves once again it's on the cutting edge of renewables with the move to 10 percent biodiesel
Lin is only 15 years old, but she is the mastermind behind the Turn Grease into Fuel project, which has provided more than 70 needy families in the New England area with residential heating. She will receive the 2013 Brower Youth Award on Oct. 22.
Starting with RME composed largely of oleic, linoleic and linolenic acid, the catalyst-assisted metathesis reaction with 1-hexene as further reagent led to a variation of the chain lengths, which significantly influenced the fuel's boiling curve.
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association has voiced its support for a recommendation by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to move the state to a 10 percent biodiesel inclusion rate in every gallon of diesel sold in Minnesota, up from B5.
The Deutz Agripower engines of the series TCD 7.8 L6, TCD 6.1 L6 and TCD 4.1 L4 can be approved for operation with biodiesel as a pure fuel. This is the result of the project successfully completed by Deutz AG, funded by Germany's UFOP.
Tri-State Biodiesel has made a name for itself in New York City as the B20 fuel supplier for Mercedes-Benz's fashion week, the B50, and now B99.9, supplier for the Twin Towers Tribute Lights, and as a premier biodiesel home heating service provider.
Oakhurst and Maine Standard Biofuels announced on Sept. 13 that they have received a Breathe Easy Leadership Honorable Mention Award from the Northeast Diesel Collaborative for reducing diesel emissions beyond what the local laws require.
The research, conducted in early September, shows 87 percent of Iowans surveyed are familiar with biodiesel. Of those familiar, 74 percent have a positive impression of biodiesel, with just 2 percent saying they have a negative impression.
August was a robust month for passenger vehicle sales in the U.S. and clean diesel and hybrid cars were no exception, with diesels showing a 41.8 percent increase compared to August 2012 and hybrids experiencing a 38.1 percent increase.
The new law, signed by Mayor Mike Bloomberg Sept. 4, requires use of B5 by 2014 and B20 by 2016, during the warm weather months. The bill also calls for the city to conduct a pilot program to study the feasibility of using B20 year-round.
SkyNRG, the Amsterdam-based global market maker in sustainable fuels, has reached an agreement with Schiphol Airport, also in Amsterdam, to supply its ground transportation vehicles with a 30 percent sustainable waste-based diesel.
The Hawaiian Electric Companies began a search for suppliers of cleaner fuels, including ultra-low sulfur diesel, biodiesel or biodiesel blends. The companies are seeking up to 150,000 barrels per year (6.3 MMgy) by Jan. 1, 2015, for three years.
LAN Colombia, member of the LATAM Airlines Group, with the help of Terpel, recently marked a milestone in the country's and region's commercial aviation history by carrying out the first flight in Colombia using biojet fuel made from camelina oil.
New case study shows rapid growth of biodiesel industry in Calif.
By Environmental Defense Fund
August 26, 2013
As the world's first advanced biofuel to be commercially produced, biodiesel is a triple-win for California: it reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves air quality; it provides fuel choice at the pump; and biodiesel spurs green job growth.
New GRFA map shows 62 countries have biofuel-friendly policies
By The Global Renewable Fuels Alliance
August 22, 2013
According to the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance, 62 countries now have biofuels-friendly policies in place that have driven global demand. Governments in every corner of the world, from Australia to Zimbabwe, have embraced biofuels.
Researchers at the University of Tennessee developed thin-film sensors with high sensitivity toward biodiesel contamination in jet fuel. Small strips of these sensors have been tested to detect the trace FAME contaminant as low as 0.5 ppm.
Alaffia, a fair-trade body care company based in Olympia Wash., is celebrating its 10 year anniversary by sending CEO Olowo-n'djo Tchala on an 8,780 mile, couch-surfing tour across the U.S. in a biodiesel van. Proceeds will benefit women of Togo.
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