Before creating this film, we worked together with Pacific Biodiesel and Midpac Pacific gas station to learn more about biodiesel.
Biodiesel is recycled energy from plant oil and used vegetable oil that can also be made at home.
Biodiesel is categorized into two types: one type is 100% biodiesel known as B100 whereas the other is known as B20.
B20 is made of 80% fuel and only 20% of biodiesel. If you chose to use this type of biodiesel you don't need technical adjustments in your vehicle.
Biodiesel was created in the 19th century due to the numerous instant fires and water pollution at local landfills. Peanut oil was being used at the time as a source of fuel. Unfortunately mineral oil such as diesel oil and heavy oil was introduced; therefore, diesel engines were shifted to chemical fuel. Only recently, biodiesel fuel has become an alternative solution to help save global warming.
I n the case of making biodiesel the product's quality becomes extremely unstable. To prevent it from being unstable you need to manufacture the plant in a consistent manner. Because the raw materials are plant oils, it is re-useable and we will not run into a shortage.
The amount of gasoline you substitute will reduce the amount of green house gas there is, relating to the prevention of global warming. Even by mixing a small amount of gasoline with biodiesel will reduce the toxic substance of exhaust fumes. Unlike gasoline, biodiesel has a quality of expanding rubber and resin.
The smell of biodiesel depends on the raw material we use. For example, if you use popcorn oil your biodiesel will smell like popcorn.
Step 1:Tallow is taken to the tank
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Step 2: Water separation process
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Step 3: Raise temperature to 120℉~140℉ for chemical reaction purpose.
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Step 4: Add acidic material such as methanol and catalyst
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Step 5: Because the first condition contained different contents such as tempura and french fries, a precise inspection is needed.
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Step 6: It will separate to biodiesel and glycerin
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Step 7: Filtering called "water wash" is done for four days
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Step 8: The oil turns close to transparent where it is stored in the tank.
Biodiesel is not hazardous to our health and it doesn't rely on the importation from the Middle East. It also does not release carbon dioxide (carbon neutral).
As I researched biodiesel I saw how it is a great advantage. With my film I plan to offer the viewers the answer to how we can save fossil fuel and give back to the environment.
