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HELIODIESEL

Biodiesel is simply put, a chemical transformation of vegetable and animal fats-oils into a methyl or ethyl ester fuel for consumption in diesel engines. The advantages of this fuel are numerous and there are numerous resources and enthusiasts on the subject.

Biodiesel, while becoming more visible in the mainstream media, is beset by many false claims, information and heresay.  The extensive library on biodiesel at my disposal is here to help you, the customer, to find out the facts to make their own decision on biodiesel for their vehicles and equipment.

My consulting firm, Heliodiesel Biofuel Consulting, provides direct instruction and help in constructing small scale biodiesel reactors for home brewers and companies that are interested in reducing their ecological footprint as well as seeing a reduction in their operating costs.

While there are multiple websites that give detailed instructions for those who are interested to make their own fuel, often a hands-on approach is necessary by a qualified and experienced instructor to ease the learning curve for the beginner.  My services are availiable for just such instruction.

Below are examples of properly and improperly reacted biodiesel.

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This is an example of under-reacted biodiesel.

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This is properly reacted biodiesel, made with methanol and Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) as the catalyst.

Notice the clarity and 'sparkle' to the fuel.  This is a complete reaction.

 

 

 

 

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