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Making a large batch of biodiesel (video)

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Mon, May 19 2008 04:20 PM
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In these four videos, you'll see how to set up a small-scale biodiesel production facility. They feature Graydon Blair of Utah Biodiesel Supply.

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Making A Large Batch - Shop Intro & Filtering Oil (08:30)
This video highlights how you can set up a basic small scale Biodiesel production facility. We introduce you to some of the basic components you'll need to produce Biodiesel. In particular, we show how to filter oil, how to transfer oil around in a shop, how we store and transfer methanol, introduce the catalyst and more. We also discuss a bit about which diesels can handle Biodiesel.

Loading Oil, Catalyst, & Methanol (05:35)
Using a BioPro 380, we introduce how easy Biodiesel can be made. We show how to load the machine with oil using an inexpensive sump pump, how to add the methanol, how to measure out the catalyst & get ready to start the batch. There are several different styles and kinds of Biodiesel production equipment available on the market, this one just happens to be our personal favorite.

Making A Large Batch - Starting The Batch (02:24)
Using the same BioPro 380, we show how to start the machine and get a batch running. This one's pretty small because it really doesn't take much to get it going. Reach around back, turn the machine on, and push the start button. We then load it with sulfuric acid (to give us higher yields) and then we let the machine take care of the rest.

Making A Large Batch - Transferring Finished Fuel (06:19)
This video wraps up our videos on making a large batch of Biodiesel. Using a BioPro 190, we transfer finished fuel from the machine into our storage barrels. We also give a basic overview of the BioPro machines, discuss the differences in the machines, and then wrap it up.

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