Biodiesel is one of the latest alternative fuels being used in different parts of the world. This alternative fuel is a craze in alternative fuel technology not only because it burns cleaner and more renewable, but also because of the very simple biodiesel formula that makes it cheaper and easier to make. With the use of proper equipment, the manufacture of biodiesel fuel does not need any services from scientists and experts.
Making biodiesel fuel only involves the separation of vegetable oil. The separation is done chemically through the process called transesterification. This process separates the pure oil and the byproduct known as glycerin. The process uses bleach and alcohol that are mixed with the oil using the biodiesel formula. The formula needs a ratio of 3% bleach and 22% alcohol to mix with 75% oil. This simple process can be done at home. There is no life-threatening chemical reaction in the process. The only thing you need to be careful about is handling hot oil or lye which can burn your skin. Aside from fine lye, you can also use other caustic agents such as methanol and sodium hydroxide.
Homemade biodiesel can be used directly in any diesel car. There is no need for some modifications to the car’s engine and other components. Biodiesel works like real diesel except that it uses natural oils from vegetables and other sources like used cooking oils. Making biodiesel at home is a time-consuming process and will spend much of your time filtering used cooking. The biodiesel formula you use at home is the same formula used by the large fuel companies that make biodiesel. The only difference is that they are producing it in large quantities and using top of the line machinery and equipment for mass production.
The biodiesel formula is only given to those who want to try to make biodiesel at home. You can use the formula if you want to have some experiments. Of course, you’re not planning to consume all the vegetables in your home or turn your home into a biodiesel plant. This formula can be modified to obtain a better performing fuel. If you have discovered a new formula that works better than the others, you can sell it to some bigger companies for mass production and packaging. The company will test its own biodiesel formula and, if it proves effective, it will be able to sell it. They may or may not be able to give you a credit on their product by having your name on it, depending on your agreements with the company.