Green Biodiesel

Additional Details

Green Biodiesel is a name of a clean burning alternative fuel produced from domestic, renewable resource. It conforms to the ASTM-D6751 specifications for use in diesel engines and it is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency as a legal motor fuel for sale and distribution. Green Biodiesel contains no petroleum but it can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel. 

Biodiesel – it is a type of renewable energy, a substitute for fossil fuels that has gained interest from scientists, technologists and investors. It is used as an automotive fuel and it has similar properties to petroleum diesel. Biodiesel can be directly used in existing diesel engines with minor or no modifications. Moreover, Biodiesel would result in the reduction of emitted un-burnt Hydrocarbons (HC), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Sulfur Dioxide (SD), particulate matter in auto emission and will be in the line with the objectives of the Auto Fuel Policy of the Govt. of India. 

It has almost no sulfur, no aromatics and has about 10% built in oxygen, which helps it to burn fully. By producing and using Biodiesel we can create an environment friendly atmosphere because it has fewer harmful emissions during combustion, which ultimately reduces the buildup of greenhouse gases and it can also solve the energy crisis by a huge percentage.

Production:

Biodiesel is produced from feed stocks such as oilseeds, vegetable oils, used cooking oils, animal tallow.

We produce highly purified commercial Biodiesel (B100) at our own Biodiesel plant. It can be used alone or mixed in any ratio with petroleum diesel. The most common blend is B20 (a mix of 20% Biodiesel with 80% petroleum diesel). 

Our Biodiesel plant produces ASTM D6751- compliant Biodiesel from any vegetable oil. The Production capacity is 30 KL per day.

Benefits:

• Renewal energy source and thus it helps towards green future.

• Safe to store, handle and use

• Biodiesel ensures extra mileage, increases engine life, keeps the engine cool.

• Biodiesel blends significantly and cuts particulate matter emissions

• Lower emissions of carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide and ultimately it reduces pollution.

• High cetane number improves engine performance

Rationale:

• Biodiesel is a better source of energy for our community and planet

• Provides energy security and saves foreign currency.

• Creates employment, helps rural development, provides multi-facet benefits in the rural economy, provides opportunity of self employment and used of barren and fallow land.

• Reduces energy crisis and dependence on crude oil imports

Byproducts:

The crush process for oilseeds produce oil and also oil cakes (solid pressed with a little oil), which has value as high quality animal feed for the agricultural industry.

Glycerin is the major byproduct obtained after Biodiesel production. It is in its crude (impure) form which has a variety of uses starting from manufacturing soaps and various cosmetic products.

Gum is yet another byproduct obtained during Biodiesel production. It is separated from the seed oils by the degumming process. Gums are required for pesticide application.