Posted in Biodiesel, Biodiesel Testing on Jan 23rd, 2008
Biodiesel fuel benefits depend on the properties of the fuel produced. Refiners and distributors ensure the quality of this alternative fuel by meeting the standards specified by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
The ASTM guidelines place maximum and/or minimum limits on 4 biodiesel characteristics:
1) Flash Point. The flash point is the lowest temperature for which combustion is possible. If too low, then inadvertent combustion may occur which is of course a safety hazard. Producers should always test biodiesel fuel for the flash point to ensure the safety of distributors, retailers and consumers.
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Posted in Biodiesel, Biodiesel Testing on Jan 23rd, 2008
To become certified by the National Biodiesel Accreditation Commission (NBAC) as a BQ-9000 producer or seller, biodiesel fuel producers, distributors and retailers may be interested in putting into practice a fuel testing program.
Key to BQ-9000 certification is compliance with the ASTM D6751 specification for B100. The ASTM D6751 sets limits on a number of properties of biodiesel fuel:
- the combined mass concentration of calcium and magnesium
- the closed cup flashpoint
- the combined volume concentration of water and sediment
- and many more properties.
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Posted in News, Biodiesel, Biodiesel Testing on Jan 23rd, 2008
We are excited about The National Biodiesel Conference & Expo 2008! It will be held in Orlando, February 3-6, 2008 - Orlando is a great place to be in the middle of winter! The Conference will be at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.
The 2008 Conference is expected to break records with the number of industry leaders. There will be endless opportunities for education, networking, and events.
Stop by the Midwest Labs booth (Booth 1019) to learn more about our biodiesel testing analysis - analysis you can trust. For more information, contact Brent Pohlman or Heather Ramig at 402-334-7770.
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Posted in News, Biodiesel, Biodiesel Testing on Jan 16th, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy has many biodiesel related incentives and laws to encourage blenders, producers, and retailers to manufacture these alternative fuels.
Quality control is a must throughout the production process. Midwest Laboratories, Inc. offers a wide array of Petroleum Analysis & Biodiesel Analysis Biodiesel Testing. We’re happy to work with you to whether you need an individual biodiesel testing kit or are interested in a package to continuously test biodiesel.
For additional information, please contact bpohlman@midwestlabs.com
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