Support Biodiesel Industry
Posted in Biodiesel on Aug 21st, 2009
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Biofuels are Garbage!
Posted in Biodiesel, Biodiesel Testing, Biofuel, News on Feb 11th, 2008
In his State of the Union address, President Bush highlighted the United States’ need for energy independence, including solar power, wind power, and of course, biofuels.
One proposition of interest was to invest in research making ethanol from agricultural waste, which is a realistic biofuel of our future.
Methane gas is a natural byproduct of landfills all over our country. Power plants are starting to use this energy source to make the electricity to power your home and business.
Ethanol Biodiesel Is Continuing to Evolve
Posted in Biodiesel, Biodiesel Testing, Biofuel, News on Feb 11th, 2008
A recent story on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered“, focused the discussion on ethanol not being the holy grail of clean burning fuel.
The featured guest, Tim Searchinger of Princeton University, said, “The simplest explanation is that when we divert our corn or soybeans to fuel, if people around the world are going to continue to eat the same amount that they’re already eating, you have to replace that food somewhere else.”
This of course forces humans to convert more natural forests and grasslands into agricultural fields which results in more carbon dioxide production.
Biodiesel Testing Needed to Meet ASTM Guidelines
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).
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.
Biodiesel BQ-9000 Certification
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.
- the combined mass concentration of calcium and magnesium
- the closed cup flashpoint
- the combined volume concentration of water and sediment
- and many more properties.
National Biodiesel Board Conference and Expo 2008
Posted in Biodiesel, Biodiesel Testing, News on Jan 23rd, 2008
We are excited about The National Biodiesel Conference & Expo 2008! It will be held in
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.
Biodiesel Incentives and Laws
Posted in Biodiesel, Biodiesel Testing, News 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
Biodiesel – A Greener Fuel
Posted in Biodiesel on Jun 25th, 2007
Summary:
Biodiesel is a carbon neutral fuel that can be used in most diesel engines with little or no modification. Using it can greatly reduce your fossil CO2 emissions, but what is biodiesel?
Article:
Biodiesel is a biofuel which is produced from organic oils or fats, and can be used in diesel engines. The technical name for standard biodiesel is alkyl methyl ester. Generally, this is made from reacting vegetable oil and methanol using a catalyst, resulting in a molecule that contains hydrogen, carbon and oxygen. The presence of oxygen in the molecule helps to make it a cleaner burning fuel. Although some diesel engines can run on straight vegetable oil (SVO), this is not genuine biodiesel and does not share all of its advantages.
Biodiesel and Its Impact on the Environment
Posted in Biodiesel on Jun 25th, 2007
Summary:
Biodiesel has actually been around for a lot longer than most people would think. Made from natural materials, most commonly soybeans, biodiesel provides an alternative to regular diesel fuels that is comparable in terms of performance, but without the environmental risks.
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Biodiesel has actually been around for a lot longer than most people would think. Made from natural materials, most commonly soybeans, biodiesel provides an alternative to regular diesel fuels that is comparable in terms of performance, but without the environmental risks.
Biodiesel and Its Impact on the Environment
Posted in Biodiesel on Jun 25th, 2007
Summary:
Biodiesel fuel is a fuel made from the oil of certain oilseed crops such as soybean, canola, palm kernel, coconut, sunflower, safflower, corn and a hundreds of other oil producing crops. The oil is extracted by the use of a press. The oil is then mixed in specific proportions with other agents which causes a chemical reaction. The results of this reaction are two products, biodiesel and soap.
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Biodiesel as an Alternative Fuel
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