Archive for Biodiesel News
BioDiesel Station in Berkeley
Posted by: | CommentsIf you’re in California and in need of diesel fuel, try biodiesel at the BioFuels Oasis in Berkeley.
Although biodiesel can be made in nearly anyone’s backyard, if you aren’t into that sort of thing, buy it from someone who can do that for you. BioFuels Oasis makes biodiesel from recycled vegetable oil in the community keeping up the ‘green’ in their home area. Toasting their new product line by drinking biodiesel (which is safe, but not that tasty), the women-owned station supports their local area in producing and distributing biodiesel.
Although we’ve seen closure of many of the large million gallon biodiesel plants this past year, small locally owned, operated, and distributed biodiesel plants and stations can make a huge difference in their community.
If you’re in the area, get their address from their website at http://www.biofueloasis.com/ .
Cheers to BioFuels Oasis!
National Algae Association Certification
Posted by: | CommentsJon Hall, the President/General Manager of West Texas BioEnergy, LLC is scheduled to be a guest instructor for the National Algae Associations’ first algae production certification program for algae producers and equipment companies next week on April 27-28, 2010.
Algae is used in oil production for biodiesel. The Algae Production Certification Program will be an intensive – 2 day course covering topics such as: algae strains, growing, harvesting techniques and extraction methodologies. Participants are expected from around the world.
Algaepreneurs will learn:
- Algae Cultivation
- Growing
- Harvesting
- Extraction
- Economics
Once the certification course is completed the National Algae Association will host an industry conference on April 29-30, 2010 at the same location as the certification course at the Doubletree Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport.
Follow this link for registration for the event or further information about the events
http://www.nationalalgaeassociation.com/certify.html.
Biodiesel Fundamentals at Howard College
Posted by: | CommentsFor those of you who are nearby San Angelo, Texas (or who might like a weekend trip there), West Texas BioEnergy’s President, Jon Hall, will be teaching a course in Biodiesel Fundamentals on Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Topics will include:
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Biodiesel history
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Biodiesel workshop handbook
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Introduction to making biodiesel
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Advanced biodiesel processing
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Catalysts
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Alcohols
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Accelerating the process
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Varying the process
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Handling Mono-Glycerides and Diglycerides
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Vehicles and equipment for use with biodiesel
Sign up at the Howard College website by clicking here. We hope to see you there.
Greens Fuels – Not Just for Garage Biodiesel
Posted by: | CommentsGreen Fuels America offers 20 gallon per batch individual processors up to 5K gallon continuous commercial units that can make ASTM D 6751 quality biodiesel from high free fatty acid material like yellow grease. With a FuelPod, small companies and municipalities can now make quality biodiesel easily. View how easy it is to make and decide for yourself.
Green Fuels America Distributor
Posted by: | CommentsWest Texas BioEnergy LLC is now a Green Fuels America distributor. Green Fuels is a U.K. manufacturer of quality biodiesel production units for both personal and commercial use. This partnership allows us to bring this line of processors to people and investors that want to take advantage of the local feedstock to make biodiesel.
Feedstock is the key to any biodiesel production dream. It can be made from nearly any natural substance that produces an oil or grease. Waste cooking oil is the most common input, but any nut or seed, animal fat rendering (12-15% yellow grease), algae, or other oily substance can also be used. We’ve seen reports of out of spec (stale, contaminated, etc.) coffee beans and even used coffee grounds being used which provides for a very aromatic engine exhaust. Industry accepted air pollution reduction from ASTM quality biodiesel is 70% – 80%.
If you are interested in exploring making biodiesel in your area, contact us. There are units that make just 20 gallons per batch (MyFuelPod), to commercial units that range from 400 – 5,000 gallons of biodiesel daily.
Workshops
Posted by: | CommentsBiodiesel Workshops…
West Texas BioEnergy provides quality workshops regularly for anyone interested in learning more about producing biodiesel.
During the workshops, you’ll have a chance to see first-hand the process of making biodiesel using on-site equipment. We demonstrate how to perform the titration test to determine the amount of lye (catalyst) for your batch, and then go through the process of mixing and making a batch of biodiesel. The titration test is the most critical part of the process and getting this right nearly ensures that you will make quality biodiesel every time.
The workshop usually lasts about 4 hours and are held at 301 Ellis Street, Menard, Texas 76859.
Call for reservations at 1-888-440-1112.
