Friday, December 12, 2008

recipe for biodiesel Basics

As an alternative fuel source it is hard to beat the ease with which it can be made and its positive impact on the environment. The animal fat and vegetable oil undergo a particular procedure termed as transesterification.

Used vegetable oils along with sewage are all being used to produce biodiesel these days. Biodiesel refers to the pure fuel before blending with diesel fuel. There is still a need to improve the processing method and its quality.

Biodiesel is safer for people to breathe. It is being suggested by many biodiesel advocates that excess or waste vegetable oil can be the best source of oil to produce this alternative fuel. Biodiesel also provides considerably fewer combustion emissions when compared to petroleum-based diesel fuel.

Once you get the hang of it making biodiesel at home is a great way to cut your reliance on the big oil companies for your energy needs. Follow the instructions closely and heed all the safety precautions before you begin to process your biodiesel.

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