What is Bio-diesel ? Why to use Bio-fuels?

What is Biodiesel ? Biodiesel is a liquid fuel, technically known as a mono alkyll ester, made from fats or oils and alcohols Biodiesel is a renewable fuel that can be produced in any climate using already developed agricultural practices Biodiesel is made from renewable resources such vegetable oils, animal fats , or other types of biomass B100 is100% biodiesel Biodiesel is widely available in both its neat form (B100) and in blends with petroleum diesel (for example: B2, B5, B20 ) . Why Use Biofuels ? It provides a market for excess production of vegetable oils and animal fats There is increasing demand around the world for soybean meal to provide the protein for human and animal consumption. If new markets are not found for the soybean oil, then the price will be low and farmers will have even more difficulty producing a profit It decreases the country's dependence on imported petroleum Though the percentage of the country's fuel supply that can be replaced with biodiesel would be small, an additional source of fuel can have a surprising impact on fuel price stability It is renewable and does not contribute to global warming due to its closed carbon cycle Carbon in the fuel was originally removed from the air by plants so there is no net increase in carbon dioxide levels It provides substantial reductions in carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, and particulate emissions from diesel engines Some emissions tests have shown a slight oxides of nitrogen (NOx) increase with biodiesel New research on real-time vehicles has shown A decrease in Nox emissions Biodiesel has excellent lubricating properties Even when added to regular diesel fuel in an amount equal to1-2%, it can convert fuel with poor lubricating properties, such as modern ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel, into an acceptable fuel .