Biofuel: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biofuel?
The term “biofuel” describes any fuel containing a biodegradable component obtained from a recycled source such as vegetable oil or animal fat. For oil heat, the proper term is BioHeat™; for diesel fuel, the proper term is BioDiesel. Once blended with distillate product, other than the respective sulfur levels of each, both are essentially the same product (as is true with heating oil and diesel fuel). The chemical name for Biofuel is methyl-ester.
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Biofuel bi-o-fu-el (noun) is fuel made from biological materials: a renewable fuel that is derived from biological matter, e.g. biodiesel, bioethanol, biogas and methane. Biodiesel
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Biofuel refers to fuels made from biomass and primarily used for motive, thermal and power generation, with quality specifications in accordance with the Philippine National Standards (PNS).
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Biofuel can be broadly defined as solid, liquid or gas fuel derived from recently dead biological material and is distinguished from fossil fuels which are derived from long dead biological material. In theory biofuels can be made from any biological source. However, we stick (at present) to plant (vegitable oil) and timber (sawdust and chips).
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Biofuel is essentially slightly modified used cooking oil. It can be used in any standard diesel engine and can be obtained from many restaurants and establishments for little or no cost. It has virutally no emissions and is safe to use. For more information on biofuel, please click on our “Check Out Biodiesel!” link on the left side of our page.
What is biofuel or biomass?
Biofuel is any fuel that comes from living or once-living organisms, such as plants, corn or soy beans. Biomass is the biological material that is used as fuel.
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Is the BioFuel readily available?
Yes - we have a local supplier as well as a supplier overseas. All of our distributors hold stock of BioFuel and we can also courier fuel out to clients.
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What is the BioFuel made from?
Our imported BioFuel is made from Wheat and Potatoes and our South African variation is made from sugarcane - all completely renewable sources.
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What is GREAT Biofuel Enhancer?
The GREAT Bio-Fuel Enhancer (BFE) is biotechnology breakthrough product that is able to improve fuel and engine performance, at the same time conserving earth’s resources and yet friendly to the environment.
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What is Biofuel No. 2?
Biofuel No. 2 is the next generation of biodiesel. Biofuel Basics created a new way to make biodiesel in less than five minutes. It is so simple to make, that anybody can make it at their home. It requires no engine modifications, and offers a number of advantages, that can help accelerate biodiesel adoption around the world. It is safe to make, and costs only 45 cents per gallon.
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What species are acceptable for grass pellet biofuel?
All grass species and mixtures. Legumes may not work quite as well but also may be acceptable. Grass crop selection should match the soil type, for maximum sustainability and productivity.
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What is the estimated cost of the HDVB biofuel production?
We estimate $150-250 per metric ton of algae biomass. This includes electricity, manpower, and nutrients and depends on the location and size of the facility.
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Is biofuel safer then petroleum fuel?
Scientific research confirms that biofuel has a less harmful effect on the human health then petroleum fuel. Biofuel emissions have decreased levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and nitrated PAH compounds that have been identified as cancer causing compounds. Test results indicate that PAH compounds were reduced from 50%-85%. Targeted nPAH compounds were reduced by 90%. Biofuel is non-toxic and biodegradable. ...
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Where can I purchase Biofuel?
Frontier Energy is New England’s oldest and most experienced retail and wholesale dealer of BioDiesel and BioHeat™ blends. The company has been involved with BioDiesel since 2001. Frontier Energy is a division of Frontier Oil Co., which has been doing business in Maine for over 20 years. Frontier Energy is proud and excited to be a pioneer in offering alternative fuels to the people of Maine.
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What is second-generation biofuel production?
Second-generation biofuel production convert non-food stuffs like woodchips, grasses, straw and other plant-waste into biofuels. These processes require enhanced pre-treatment of the biomass to breakdown the ligno-cellulosic structure before converting it to biofuel.
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What is biofuel, biodiesel, veggie oil, bioethanol?
Fossil fuels like petrol, diesel and LPG are refined from plants that died millions of years ago. Biofuels like biodiesel and bioethanol are made from parts of living plants. Additionally vegetable oil can be used unrefined in suitably modified cars.
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What feedstocks will be used to make the new biofuel?
The first DuPont-BP biobutanol plant in the UK will use sugar beet as the feedstock. Future biobutanol plants, however, could use any locally grown crops, including corn, wheat, sugar cane, and, in the future biomass/cellulosic feedstocks from fast growing “energy crops” such as grasses, or “agricultural byproducts” such as straw and corn stalks.
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What are the advantages of biofuel for electricity generation?
Biofuels (ethanol and biodiesel) are a source of FIRM renewable energy that will help us reduce our consumption of fossil fuels and can help us meet our goal of 10% renewable energy for electricity by 2010 and 20% by 2020.
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What emissions are given out by the burning BioFuel?
Carbon Dioxide and steam are the only emissions from the burning BioFuel - ventilation is essential when using the glass BioFires, BioFireplaces or the fireplace Conversions as the open flame burns oxygen, either by a slightly open window or forced ventilation.
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What are the biofuel targets in Europe and the USA?
The targets are: 5% biofuel use by 2010 and 10% by 2020 in Europe, and 36 billion gallons of biofuel use annually by 2022 in the USA, of which 21 billion gallons must be from second generation technologies. However, these targets are subject to revision, and the Gallagher review, for example, recommends a slower increase in biofuel targets in Europe than is currently planned.
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Which countries lead in biofuel production ?
The United States and Brazil both produced approximately 16 billion litres of ethanol in 2005. Brazil was the world's leader in biofuels production for many years, until recently surpassed by the United States. Germany produces the most biodiesel among countries in the world, accounting for almost 2 billion litres in 2005. Source: F.O. ...
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Is Biofuel safer than petroleum diesel?
Research confirms that Biofuel exhaust has a less harmful impact on human health than petroleum diesel fuel. Biofuel emissions have decreased levels of cancer causing compounds. PAH compounds were reduced by 75% to 85%, and benzoanthracene was reduced by roughly 50%.
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What fumes are given out by the burning BioFuel?
Carbon Dioxide and steam are the only emissions from the burning BioFuel - ventilation is essential when using the GlassFires, BioFireplaces or Conversions as the open flame burns oxygen, either by a slightly open window or forced ventilation.
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Where can I get PPO-Biofuel?
Bio fuel is not distributed in Ireland through the standard garage forecourts, it is generally distributed in bulk and for this reason is more suited to a commercial application. It is ideally suited to fleet owners or farmers who would have their own fuel storage tanks.
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What is the advantage of using PPO BioFuel?
Biofuel is cheaper than diesel, biofuel currently cost 82 cents per litre, diesel would cost somewhere in the region of €1.15. Biofuel greatly reduces emissions and is considered carbon neutral, the renewable cropping absorbs the carbon emitted. It locally produced and guaranteed Irish. It is biodegradable and is non-toxic to humans, animals, soil, water and air. If you run out of biofuel you can still run your vehicle on regular diesel. Back to top WOOD PELLET BOILER FAQs
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What is GREAT Biofuel Enhancer made from?
It is made from plant extracts and vegetables esters which in nature are biodegradable.
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How does an biofuel machine work?
The seed is placed under increasing pressure as it is conveyed through a tapered chamber. Because of the high level of compression (and pressure generated temperature) oil is expelled through a set of rings - the residual solid matter is conveyed to the end of the press and falls away as away in thin strips of ‘oilcake’.
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Nigeria biofuel Position?
Efforts by stake holders group leading to pioneer’s status and aggressive sensitization on required laws as guide.
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What is the difference between biodiesel and biofuel?
When people refer to biofuel, they may well be referring to biodiesel - biofuel is a more generic term for renewable fuels. We use the term biodiesel as we make biofuel suitable for diesel engines.
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What if my car runs on LPG or biofuel?
If you are running your engine on LPG or biofuel this does not effect the engine. To search for LPG of biofuel engines please select "Petrol" in the fuel section of the search criteria.
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