Biodiesel handling and use guide / Bryan D. O'Connery, editor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alleman, T. L. (Teresa L.), author.

Contributor:

O'Connery, Bryan D.

United States. Department of Energy. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, issuing body.

Series:

Energy science, engineering and technology series.

Energy science, engineering and technology series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biodiesel fuels--Standards--United States.

Biodiesel fuels.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (112 p.)

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2010.

[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Biodiesel is a domestically produced, renewable fuel that can be manufactured from new and used vegetable oils, animal fats, and recycled restaurant grease. This book provides basic information on the proper and safe use of biodiesel and biodiesel blends in compression-ignition engines and boilers.

Contents:

Intro

BIODIESEL HANDLING AND USE GUIDE

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1: BIODIESEL BLENDS FACT SHEET

CAN I USE B20 IN MY VEHICLE'S DIESEL ENGINE?

IS BIODIESEL READILY AVAILABLE?

WILL BIODIESEL PERFORM AS WELL AS DIESEL?

WILL BIODIESEL PERFORM WELL IN COLD WEATHER?

WILL BIODIESEL PLUG MY VEHICLE FILTERS?

WILL LONG-TERM BIODIESEL USE AFFECT MY ENGINE?

CAN I USE VEGETABLE OIL IN MY DIESEL ENGINE?

IS BIODIESEL CLEANER BURNING THAN REGULAR DIESEL?

DOES BIODIESEL NEED TO MEET ANY STANDARDS?

ARE INCENTIVES AND CREDITS AVAILABLE FOR BIODIESEL?

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ON BIODIESEL?

Chapter 2: BIODIESEL HANDLING AND USE GUIDE

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. BIODIESEL BASICS

2.1 What Is Biodiesel?

2.2 Benefits of Biodiesel Use

2.3 Other Biodiesel Attributes

3. BIODIESEL (B100)

3.1 B100 Quality Specification

3.2 Variation in Biodiesel Properties

3.3 Energy Content

3.4 Low-Temperature Properties

3.5 Cetane Number

3.6 Transport and Storage

3.7 Use of B100 and High Blend Levels

4. BIODIESEL BLENDS

4.1 Specifications

4.2 Low-Temperature Properties

4.3 Lubricity

5. BQ-9000 PROGRAM FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

6. ENGINE WARRANTIES

7. TAXES AND INCENTIVES

7.1 Off-Road Diesel

8. SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

8.1 Signs, Labels, and Stickers

8.2 Fire Safety Considerations

9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Biodiesel Made From?

Which Feedstock is Best?

Does Biodiesel Affect How My Engine Operates?

Does Using Biodiesel Void My Warranty?

Do I Need to Modify My Vehicle to Use Biodiesel?

Do I Need to Modify My Dispensing Equipment to Use Biodiesel?.

How Do Biodiesel (B20 and B100) Emissions Compare With Diesel Emissions?

Does Biodiesel Use Raise NOx Emissions?

How Much Biodiesel Is Used and Produced In the United States?

Can I Use Biodiesel In a Cold Climate?

10. INFORMATION RESOURCES

11. GLOSSARY

APPENDIX A: SAMPLE BIODIESEL MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

APPENDIX B: RENEWABLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

APPENDIX C: BIODIESEL USE AS AN EPACT ALTERNATIVE FUEL

APPENDIX D: DENSITY AND VISCOSITY AS A FUNCTION OF TEMPERATURE

Density as a Function of Temperature

Viscosity as a Function of Temperature

Viscosity of Various Biodiesel Blends as a Function of Temperature

APPENDIX E: BIODIESEL MATERIALS COMPATIBILITY SUMMARY TABLES

Elastomers

Metals

APPENDIX F: BQ-9000 SAMPLE CERTIfiCATE OF ANALYSIS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Chapter 3: GUIDANCE FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCERS AND BIODIESEL BLENDERS/USERS

PURPOSE

BACKGROUND

EPA REQUIREMENTS FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCERS UNDER 40 CFR PART 79 AND PART 80

EPA GUIDANCE FOR BIODIESEL BLENDERS/USERS

CURRENT ACTIVITIES REGARDING BIODIESEL

Emissions Performance

Standards Harmonization

Enforcement Activities

CHAPTER SOURCES

INDEX.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61761-453-X

OCLC:

830627852