Organization of Biodiesel Environmental Chemists  

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Key Advantages

  • Biodiesel runs in any conventional, unmodified diesel engine. It can be stored anywhere that petroleum diesel fuel is stored and mixed in any ratio with diesel.
  • Biodiesel reduces Carbon Dioxide emissions by up to 100% because it is a renewable fuel. Carbon dioxide contributes to 50% of the Greenhouse Effect.
  • Biodiesel is more lubricating than diesel fuel, so it increases the life of engines.
  • Biodiesel is safe to handle because it is biodegradable and non-toxic.
  • Biodiesel has a high flash point, or ignition temperature, of about 300 F compared to petroleum diesel fuel which has a flash point of 125 F. This means it's safer to transport.
  • Auto ignition, fuel consumption, power output, and engine torque are relatively unaffected by biodiesel. So basically, the diesel engine just runs like normal.
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