How Do You Make Biodiesel With E85?
Biodiesel fuel can power any engine that runs on diesel fuel, including vehicles, generators and furnaces. E85, or ethanol, is an ester alcohol that can be manufactured at home. Many prefer to use ethanol over methanol to produce biodiesel because it has fewer harmful side effects, but the process is a bit more complicated, because ethanol is not naturally as reactive. Begin experimenting with biodiesel production in small quantities with methanol before investing in a biodiesel reactor. Step 1 Review the instructions for the reactor. After familiarizing yourself with the equipment, add the rapeseed oil to the main chamber and the water into the appropriate camber. Step 2 Combine the ethanol and the potassium hydroxide in the plastic container. It is important to add the potassium as quickly as possible to minimize its exposure to air. Step 3 Put the cap on the container, and shake it until the solid potassium hydroxide is completely dissolved. If the container is too heavy, the liquid
