About Biodiesel
A biodiesel blend is pure biodiesel blended with petrodiesel. Biodiesel blends are referred to as Bxx. The xx indicates the amount of biodiesel in the
blend (i.e., a B20 blend is 20 percent by volume biodiesel and 80 percent by volume petrodiesel ).
Bio Fuel Europe Ltd always ensure the biodiesel meets the ASTM specification for pure biodiesel (ASTM D 6751) 06 before blending with petrodiesel.
The specification for biodiesel is designed to ensure that consumers will not experience operational problems from the fuel’s use. Quality fuel will always provide the consumer with improved air quality and enhanced operability.
Biodiesel and biodiesel blends have excellent solvent properties. In some cases the use of normal petrodiesel can leave a small deposit in the bottom of fuel lines, tanks, and delivery systems over time. With the use of biodiesel this may dissolve this sediment and result in the need to change filters more frequently when first using biodiesel, however once the whole system has been cleaned of the deposits left by the petrodiesel it should run smoothly.
Be aware of biodiesel's compatibility with engine components.
The switch to low sulfur diesel fuel has caused most OEMs to switch to components suitable for use with biodiesel, but users should contact their OEM for specific information. In general, pure biodiesel will soften and degrade certain types of elastomers and natural rubber compounds over time. Using high percent blends can impact fuel system components (primarily fuel hoses and fuel pump seals), that contain elastomer compounds incompatible with biodiesel. Manufacturers recommend that natural or butyl rubbers not be allowed to come in contact with pure biodiesel. Blends of 20% or lower have not exhibited elastomer degradation and need no changes. If a fuel system does contain these materials and users wish to fuel with blends over 20%, replacement with compatible elastomers is recommended.
Wipe painted surfaces immediately when using biodiesel.
Since biodiesel is a good solvent, it can, if left on a painted surface long enough, dissolve certain types of paints. Therefore, it is recommended to wipe any biodiesel or biodiesel blend spills from painted surfaces immediately.
Use stored biodiesel within six months.
All fuels, have a shelf life. This is also true with biodiesel and biodiesel blends. Industry experts recommend that biodiesel be used within six months of purchase to ensure that the quality of the fuel is maintained. Storage time does not impact biodiesel distribution given biodiesel’s production logistics. Biodiesel is generally not stored for long periods of time.
The National Biodiesel Board is available to answer additional questions regarding the transition to biodiesel fuel use.
Please do not hesitate to call and ask your questions. NBB can be reached at , or though its web site www.biodiesel.org .
Bio Fuel Europe Ltd always ensure the biodiesel meets the ASTM specification for pure biodiesel (ASTM D 6751) 06 before blending with petrodiesel.
The specification for biodiesel is designed to ensure that consumers will not experience operational problems from the fuel’s use. Quality fuel will always provide the consumer with improved air quality and enhanced operability.
Biodiesel and biodiesel blends have excellent solvent properties. In some cases the use of normal petrodiesel can leave a small deposit in the bottom of fuel lines, tanks, and delivery systems over time. With the use of biodiesel this may dissolve this sediment and result in the need to change filters more frequently when first using biodiesel, however once the whole system has been cleaned of the deposits left by the petrodiesel it should run smoothly.
Be aware of biodiesel's compatibility with engine components.
The switch to low sulfur diesel fuel has caused most OEMs to switch to components suitable for use with biodiesel, but users should contact their OEM for specific information. In general, pure biodiesel will soften and degrade certain types of elastomers and natural rubber compounds over time. Using high percent blends can impact fuel system components (primarily fuel hoses and fuel pump seals), that contain elastomer compounds incompatible with biodiesel. Manufacturers recommend that natural or butyl rubbers not be allowed to come in contact with pure biodiesel. Blends of 20% or lower have not exhibited elastomer degradation and need no changes. If a fuel system does contain these materials and users wish to fuel with blends over 20%, replacement with compatible elastomers is recommended.
Wipe painted surfaces immediately when using biodiesel.
Since biodiesel is a good solvent, it can, if left on a painted surface long enough, dissolve certain types of paints. Therefore, it is recommended to wipe any biodiesel or biodiesel blend spills from painted surfaces immediately.
Use stored biodiesel within six months.
All fuels, have a shelf life. This is also true with biodiesel and biodiesel blends. Industry experts recommend that biodiesel be used within six months of purchase to ensure that the quality of the fuel is maintained. Storage time does not impact biodiesel distribution given biodiesel’s production logistics. Biodiesel is generally not stored for long periods of time.
The National Biodiesel Board is available to answer additional questions regarding the transition to biodiesel fuel use.
Please do not hesitate to call and ask your questions. NBB can be reached at , or though its web site www.biodiesel.org .
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A few facts on biodiesel
Biodiesel is biodegradable and non-toxic. 100% biodiesel is as biodegradable as sugar and less toxic than table salt. It biodegrades up-to four times faster than petroleum diesel fuel with up-to 98% biodegradation in three weeks. However, contrary to a popular misconception, it stores indefinitely in completely full, cool, dark containers. Compared to fossil fuel diesel, biodiesel has the following emissions characteristics:
- 100% reduction of net carbon dioxide 100% reduction of sulphur dioxide
- 40-60% reduction of soot emissions
- 10-50% reduction of carbon monoxide
- a reduction of all polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
- specifically the reduction of the following carcinogenic PAHs
- phenanthren by 97%
- benxofloroanthen by 56%
- benz-a-pyrene by 71%
- aldehydes and aromatic compounds by 13%
- 5-10% reduction of nitrous oxide depending on age and tuning of vehicle.
For every one ton of fossil fuel burnt, 3 tons of CO2 is released into the atmosphere, biodiesel only releases the CO2 that it has taken in while the plants it is made from were growing, therefore there is no negative impact on the carbon cycle.
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