Laboratory Report (Biofuel)
Ronald Ian T. Borja BSEE - SEP I - R
Biofuel Made of Used Cooking Oil
Introduction
Biofuel, a gasoline and diesel fuel substitute that can be made from a variety of oils, fats, and greases, is of interest to farmers for a number of reasons: It can provide an additional market for vegetable oils and animal fats. Biofuel is an organic, non-toxic and biodegradable fuel made from everyday renewable resources. It can power your car 's engine and help the environment at the same time. It doesn 't contain any petroleum. Biofuel cuts down on CO2 emissions; in fact, it 's the only alternative fuel to have fully completed the health effects testing requirements of the US Clean Air Act. Biofuel is a renewable source of energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize the “carbon footprint” of agriculture. It contributes less to global warming because the carbon in the fuel was removed from the air by the plant feedstock. Making biofuel from waste oil is a great way to get fuel for a diesel engine, and can be done inexpensively. Using the chemical "brew" process, a backyard biodiesel manufacturer can make several hundred gallons of biofuel in a 24-hour period.
Objective
The main purpose of this study is to make a renewable source of energy made from everyday renewable resources. This aims to help the mankind to find another sources of energy to reduce the use of energy from world market because this can 't be denied that the oil exporting countries are now struggling in lack of energy resources. This study can help ordinary people to afford to make their biofuel to run their machines inexpensively.
Method
A.) Gathering of Materials. In doing the experiment to make biofuel, the materials needed are: used cooking oil that can be bought from restaurants, filter, collection barrel, biodiesel processor, tank thermometer. B.) Appropriate precautions must be observed. There are a few important factors to keep in mind when making own fuel. During all
Biofuel Made of Used Cooking Oil
Introduction
Biofuel, a gasoline and diesel fuel substitute that can be made from a variety of oils, fats, and greases, is of interest to farmers for a number of reasons: It can provide an additional market for vegetable oils and animal fats. Biofuel is an organic, non-toxic and biodegradable fuel made from everyday renewable resources. It can power your car 's engine and help the environment at the same time. It doesn 't contain any petroleum. Biofuel cuts down on CO2 emissions; in fact, it 's the only alternative fuel to have fully completed the health effects testing requirements of the US Clean Air Act. Biofuel is a renewable source of energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize the “carbon footprint” of agriculture. It contributes less to global warming because the carbon in the fuel was removed from the air by the plant feedstock. Making biofuel from waste oil is a great way to get fuel for a diesel engine, and can be done inexpensively. Using the chemical "brew" process, a backyard biodiesel manufacturer can make several hundred gallons of biofuel in a 24-hour period.
Objective
The main purpose of this study is to make a renewable source of energy made from everyday renewable resources. This aims to help the mankind to find another sources of energy to reduce the use of energy from world market because this can 't be denied that the oil exporting countries are now struggling in lack of energy resources. This study can help ordinary people to afford to make their biofuel to run their machines inexpensively.
Method
A.) Gathering of Materials. In doing the experiment to make biofuel, the materials needed are: used cooking oil that can be bought from restaurants, filter, collection barrel, biodiesel processor, tank thermometer. B.) Appropriate precautions must be observed. There are a few important factors to keep in mind when making own fuel. During all
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