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BioPro190 General Information and Specifications
- Dimensions: 21"w x 21"d x 67"h. Overall height adjustable +/- 2”
- Weight: 325 Lbs. (empty).
- Capacity: 50 gallons oil yields 50 gallons of finished fuel.
10 gallons methanol - yields approx. 10 gallons glycerin.
- Construction: TIG welded 304 stainless steel body; Powder coated carbon steel covers.
- Fittings: 304 stainless steel or glass filled polypropylene.
- Electrical: 110 VAC / 15 Amp Circuit.
- Controls: AUTO mode controlled by program logic controller;
Start button initiates completely automated process;
MANUAL mode controlled by switch actuation.
- Reaction Method: Acid-catalyzed esterification of free fatty acids
Then base-catalyzed transesterification of triglycerides;
- Wash Method: Triple-stage turbulent water wash.
1) Mist Spray, 2) Mist & Agitation, 3) Mist & Agitation
- Batch Time: Reaction Time – approximately 8 hrs;
Initial settling - 16 hrs;
Water wash – approximately 14 hrs;
Drying cycle - Approx 10 hrs:
- Total Processing Time: Approx. 48 hours start to finish.
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Items You Will Need To Get Started:
- 50 Gallons of new or used filtered vegetable oil or oil derived from animal fats
- 400 micron, or finer, filter to strain the oil
- 10 Gallons of methanol (racing fuel)
- For your safety and convenience, we suggest obtaining a methanol compatible and an oil/grease
compatible transfer pump
- 1520 grams (3.41 lbs) Sodium Hydroxide - NaOH or 2350 (5.17 lbs) grams Potassium Hydroxide - KOH
- 190 mL (6.43 oz) Sulfuric Acid (93% Purity or higher) - Do not use common battery acid
- 50 Gallons of fresh, standing water
- 50 Gallon container or receptacle for “water in”
- 50 Gallon container or receptacle to collect the wash water – or connect directly to a drain.
- Air tight storage containers for methanol (typically, a 55-gallon drum), catalyst potash, and sulfuric acid
- Protective gloves, face mask, apron, and safety goggles (included)
- Transfer hoses, scales, and measuring cups (included)
- (1) 110-120 volt / 15 amp & (1) 220 volt / 30 amp AC power source
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