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Frequently Asked Questions
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- What is Biodiesel?
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Is Biodiesel the same thing as raw vegetable oil?
No! Biodiesel is produced from any fat or oil such as soybean oil, through a refinery process called transesterification. This process is a reaction of the oil with an alcohol to remove the glycerin, which is a by-product of biodiesel production. Fuel-grade biodiesel must be produced to strict industry specifications (ASTM D6751) in order to insure proper performance. Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel to have fully completed the health effects testing requirements of the 1990 Clean Air Act Ammendments. Biodiesel that meets ASTM D6751 and is legally registered with the Environmental Protection Agency is a legal motor fuel for sale and distribution. Raw vegetable oil cannot meet biodiesel fuel specifications, it is not registered with the EPA, and it is not a legal motor fuel. - Is biodiesel used as a pure fuel or is it blended with petroleum diesel?
- Is it approved for use in the US?
- How much biodiesel has been sold in the US?
- How do biodiesel emissions compare to petroleum diesel?
- Can biodiesel help mitigate "global warming"?
- Is biodiesel safer than petroleum diesel?
- Does biodiesel cost more than other alternative fuels?
- Do I need special storage facilities?
- Can I use biodiesel in my existing diesel engine?
- Where can I purchase biodiesel?
- Who can answer my questions about biodiesel?
- What is a "mini-batch"?
This information is reprinted here by special permission from the National Biodiesel Board. For further information, please visit their site at www.biodiesel.org.
