Transcription of Chapter 2 Introduction to Biodiesel Production
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Chapter 2 Introduction to Biodiesel IntroductionBiodiesel [1 5] is a liquid biofuel obtained by chemical processes from vegetableoils or animal fats and an alcohol that can be used in diesel engines, alone orblended with diesel International (originally known as the American Society for Testing andMaterials) defines Biodiesel as a mixture of long-chain monoalkylic esters fromfatty acids obtained from renewable resources, to be used in diesel with diesel fuel are indicated as Bx , where x is the percentage ofbiodiesel in the blend . For instance, B5 indicates a blend with 5% Biodiesel and95% diesel fuel; in consequence, B100 indicates pure Advantages of the Use of BiodieselSome of the advantages of using Biodiesel as a replacement for diesel fuel are[1 4]: Renewable fuel, obtained from vegetable oils or animal fats.
biodiesel in the blend. For instance, ‘‘B5’’ indicates a blend with 5% biodiesel and 95% diesel fuel; in consequence, B100 indicates pure biodiesel. 2.1.1 Advantages of the Use of Biodiesel Some of the advantages of using biodiesel as a replacement for diesel fuel are [1–4]: • Renewable fuel, obtained from vegetable oils or animal fats.
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