Make your own fuel, for a fraction of what you would pay at the pump. Small-scale home biodiesel production holds a singular attraction for the do-it-yourself enthusiast. While perhaps it can't save the world, this unique renewable fuel is economical, fun to make, better for the environment, and will help you reduce your dependence on Big Oil. And getting started is easier than you think. Backyard Biodiesel is written by two recognized experts in the field of small-scale biofuels. This comprehensive hands-on, practical, DIY guide includes: The basics of small-scale brewing-recipes, strategies, and technologies Advanced backyard analytics and troubleshooting Safety considerations and regulatory issues Topping up the tank-how to put your biodiesel to work for you. Making your own fuel is not only possible, it is rewarding. Designed to be accessible to everyone from readers with no prior technical expertise to alternative energy buffs, Backyard Biodiesel is a must-read for any aspiring brewer, packed with everything you need to get up and running quickly and safely.

Biodiesel is one of the biofuels that can be used to meet the energy needs of society. For example, ethanol is a very common biofuel produced from raw sugar cane, potato, corn, and manioc. But biodiesel is not ethanol because ethanol is a renewable biofuel for gasoline engines.The interest in biodiesel increased due to rising fuel prices, the need for energy independence (biodiesel can be generated from domestic sources) and the need for environmentally friendly energy sources.In this book, the reader will learn how to use the most common vegetable oil sources and transform them into fuel, by understanding the chemical processes and equipment involved, all with an aim in safety and security.

For anyone who is trying to keep up with the extremely rapid developments in the biodiesel industry, the second edition of Biodiesel: Growing a New Energy Economy is an invaluable aid. The breathtaking speed with which biodiesel has gained acceptance in the marketplace in the past few years has been exceeded only by the proliferation of biodiesel production facilities around the United States--and the world--only to confront new social and environmental challenges and criticisms. The international survey of the biodiesel industry has been expanded from 40 to more than 80 countries, reflecting the spectacular growth of the industry around the world. This section also tracks the dramatic shifts in the fortunes of the industry that have taken place in some of these nations. The detailed chapters that cover the industry in the United States have also been substantially rewritten to keep abreast of its many new developments and explosive domestic growth. An expanded section on small-scale, local biodiesel production has been added to better represent this small but growing part of the industry. Another new section has been added to more fully explore the increasingly controversial issues of deforestation and food versus fuel, as well as GMO crops. The second edition concludes with updated views on where the industry is headed in the years to come from some of its key players.

The global bestseller has now come to Amazon.com! The New 2012 edition is here! The global bestseller is now in paperback. Over 350 pages, and over 80 pages of new material. Including... * Locating algal strains in your environment, * Where to buy algae strains world-wide. * Building a low-cost algae lab, * Building an algal "bio-pond", * Building a "Backyard Open Pond" * Building a low cost photo bio-reactor. *Commercial production concepts. And much, much more It's all here and more if you want to understand the concepts and how to get in on the cutting edge of 21st. century fuel making.

Learn to create your own batches of biodiesel at home. A great resource material for do it yourself enthusiasts that want to save money and become more independent of big oil companies. Designed for all levels of knowledge. From the casual readers with no prior knowledge to the technical expert; a great guide to immerse you into the world of biodiesel. In this book you are going to: -Learn the basics of chemistry related to the production of biodiesel. -Know where and how to use used cooking oil to produce your biodiesel-Learn the safest techniques to brew-What is the material need to set a small scale brewing-Set up the system for a continuous production-Safety cautions and regulatory issues regarding brewing and storage-Make quality biodiesel so it can run on any diesel machineTake advantage of America's fastest growing alternative fuel today!

Translated from the original in spanish, "Make biodiesel at home" is a complete walkthrough for the biodiesel fabrication. Inside you can find: - Chemistry basics - Process basics - Reactor guidelines - Tips for better results - Safety information While intended for "homebrewers," this book has the technical information needed to understand how the biodiesel making process work.

"This practical, no nonsense guide to building your own biodiesel plant shows you how to turn any new or used fat or oil into quality diesel fuel. Biodiesel will run ANY diesel engine. Includes step by step easy instructions, recipes and diagrams to get you making your own biodiesel today... The methods detailed in this book have been proven over many years, with much trial, error and testing. All of the equipment shown in this manual is used to successfully make large quantities of biodiesel."--Back cover.