How Do You Make Biodiesel Out Of Waste Oil?
Making biodiesel from waste oil is a great way to get fuel for a diesel engine, and can be done inexpensively. Using the chemical “brew” process, a backyard biodiesel manufacturer can make several hundred gallons of biodiesel in a 24-hour period. Find a source of used fryer oil. Most restaurants will gladly let you take waste oil from the containers behind the building, as they usually must pay to have it removed. Offering a few dollars for a few dozen gallons would still be cost-effective. Decide on a system and type of biodiesel to make. Several types of additives and petroleum diesel mixtures can be used, with one or two fuel tanks. The most cost-effective way to make biodiesel is from straight vegetable oil, or “SVO,” using it without treatment. It is possible to use by simply filtering the oil. Proper biodiesel conversion involves raising the viscosity and octane level with additives, then “brewing” the oil. Build a biodiesel processor. Mount a large, primary tank to a solid found