How safe is the Biobot?
One of the key design parameters for the Biobot is safety. All of the electrical fittings including the pump are mounted at the very bottom of the processor below the oil sump and shrouded in a metal casement. This design eliminates any chance of any electrical spark occurring near or around the reaction vessel or catalyst mix tank. The input supply and all switches are sealed weatherised industrial grade units. The Biobot has a specially designed catalyst mix system, incorporating a HDPE mix tank which is attached to the side of the processor. Chemicals are introduced in a safe closed method. There are no tipping hazardous chemicals precariously into hot oil near any direct heating elements! For home or small business production, the biobot`s 75 litre batch requires a small and manageable amount of methanol around 13-15 litres at one time. This eliminates the need to handle or store large quantities of methanol. As the oil is heated in a separate oil sump, using indirect thermostatica
