What Goes Into Making Biodiesel?
How Biodiesel is Made. Biodiesel fuel refined at home from vegetable oil is the cheapest and handiest alternative to petroleum diesel. In Europe if you use biodiesel fluids you can receive a warranty with your new car purchase. Some individuals are manufacturing their own fuel. The process of making it is completely harmless, and no bad experiences have been reported as of yet. Home biodiesel production requires the following items: * 1 liter pure, unused vegetable oil (cooking) * 250 ml pure methanol * either sodium hydroxied (lye) or potassium hydroxide, * glass pitcher and blender * accurate weighing scales that read up to 0.01 grams * 3 -1 liter plastic bottles * Duct tape * thermometer ( be sure all equipment is clean and dry) The process of making biodiesel is as follows: Be sure to wear the necessary shielding equipment such as gloves, protective eye glasses, respirator, long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Proceed in all steps with caution. Be careful with these chemicals, as the
