Biodiesel Energy Balance
Chemistry of Biodiesel
Biodiesel History at the University of Idaho
Biodiesel Education at the University of Idaho
Biodiesel Emissions
40 Years of Biodiesel Research and Education
Lab 1: The Molecules of the Biodiesel Reaction
Lab 2: Chemical Reactions
Lab 3: Determination of the Acid Value of Vegetable Oils by Titration
Lab 4: Chemical Equilibrium in Biodiesel Production
Lab 5: Transesterification of Vegetable Oil and Alcohol to Produce Ethyl Esters (Biodiesel)
Lab 6: Physical and Chemical Solubility
Lab 7: Using Differences in Solubility to Remove Contaminants from Biodiesel
Lab 8: Density Measurement of Chemicals and Fuels
Introduction
What is Biodiesel?
Testing Your Oil Beforehand
Calculating Amounts for Transesterification
The Transesterification Reaction
Washing Your Biodiesel
Checking Fuel for Soap
Storage Life Oxidative Stability with a Rancimat
Fuel Water Content with a Karl Fischer Coulometer
Flash Point
Adding Additives—Anigels, Antioxidants, Biocides
Last Step Filtration and Storage
Using Biodiesel Fuel