Why could I not make "lazy" biodiesel by simply using the base amount of lye in my methoxide?
I came accross this paragraph on making biodiesel
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When too much lye is used the result can be a troublesome gel that is tough to do anything with. (See Glop soap.) When not enough lye is used the reaction does not go far enough so some unreacted WVO will be mixed with the biodiesel and glycerine. This will form three levels with biodiesel on top above unreacted WVO with glycerine on the bottom. If there is too much water in the WVO it will form soaps and settle right above the glycerine forming a fourth level in the container. This layer is not too easy to separate from the unreacted WVO and glycerine layers.
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I only see two possible outcomes:
1) My biodiesel may contain unreacted WVO. Since I am running a WVO diesel mix, would this not be almost the same, a WVO biodiesel mix?
2) My WVO into biodiesel production ratio may not be as high as is could be. Could I not also just tap the biodiesel off the top and discard the unreacted wvo and glycerine?
Either way it would be a purer fuel than WVO diesel mix. Or, am I missing something?
Those who already make their own biodiesel say the proper process is not as difficult as it seems. This would allow me to get used to biodiesel production and perfect my equipment. I could refine my process later, once I get the hang of making "lazy biodiesel"
08-27-2010, 05:49 AM
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