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…
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…
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…
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…