We must have Liquid fuels that are: Renewable, Energy Efficient, Environmentally Friendly, and Recycle Carbon.
What is Biodiesel? A renewable fuel commercially refined from a diverse array of fats and oils by-products & used in normal diesel engines
Biodiesel Defined Biodiesel, n. -- a fuel comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, meeting ASTM D 6751.
Biodiesel stores solar energy. Plants store energy in natural oils. Plants capture carbon from the air. We can harness solar energy for diesel engines as part of this natural cycle, and we can do it efficiently. 6
Biodiesel has the best energy balance. Every unit of fossil energy put into producing biodiesel, yields 5.5 units of usable energy. Biodiesel reduces GHG emission by 85-89%* 85-86% per USEPA 89% per Argonne National Laboratory 7
Better For Your Health Biodiesel is: – Nontoxic: LD50 =17.4 g/Kg - less toxic than table salt Skin irritation less than that of 4% soap and water solution – Safer to handle: Flash point above 200 Degrees F, Non-Reactive, Non-Corrosive
Economic Benefits Biodiesel helps our U.S. economy and improves our balance of trade. Using biodiesel creates added outlets for farm based products and wastes Biodiesel creates manufacturing jobs. Revenue circulates through our local economies instead of being exported in exchange for imported oil. 10
Biodiesel: An “Advanced Biofuel” Available Now 205 EPA- Registered plants nationwide with over 3.08 Billion GPY Capacity
Ease of Use & Performance Using Biodiesel is easy! B20 and lower blends are a drop-in replacement for diesel fuel; no vehicle modifications needed Can be used in any diesel engine / vehicle according to OEM’s recommendations – www.biodiesel.org/using-biodiesel/oem-information/oem- statement-summary-chart for OEM positions No loss of engine performance, fuel economy Dispensed through existing fueling stations 13
OEM Warranty Statements All major OEMs selling diesel equipment in the U.S. support at least B5 and lower blends, provided they are made with biodiesel meeting ASTM D 6751 – Most OEMs are also recommending use of a BQ-9000 supplier 10 new OEM statements of B20 support so far in 2012, with more expected soon! More than 95% of the medium- and heavy-duty truck markets now support B20 For a complete listing of OEM position statements on biodiesel, as well as the current U.S. Diesel Vehicles List, visit: www.biodiesel.org/using-biodiesel/oem-information
Current B5 Positions Approve B5: – Audi ** – BMW – Mazda – Mercedes – Mitsubishi ** – PACCAR: – Peterbilt/Kenworth – Volkswagen ** ** Actively researching B20
Fuel Quality Biodiesel must meet D 6751 to be entered into commerce. ASTM specification D 6751 for B100 – D 975 for B5 in diesel fuel – D 396 for B5 in heating oil – D 7467 for B6-B20
Fuel Quality & Standards Industry-wide Fuel Quality Program BQ-9000 (www.bq-9000.org) Insures for “supply-chain management” (from feedstock through fuel use) ASTM Specifications exist for: B5 and lower (ASTM D975) B6 to B20 (ASTM D7467) B100 (ASTM D 6751) Performance -based Standards
BQ-9000 Status Biodiesel Industry’s equivalent to an ISO 9000 program for biodiesel production & distribution companies as well as testing labs NBB implemented BQ-9000 as a means to help instill confidence in biodiesel with users and equipment companies There are now three BQ-9000 designations: – Producer (make it to spec) – Marketer (buy spec, keep it in spec, blend it right) – Certified Laboratories (test it to ensure it is in spec) We now have 81 total companies BQ-9000 certified 47 Producers, 27 Marketers, 7 Laboratories Many OEMs are now either requiring or strongly encouraging BQ-9000 85% of the B100 produced in the US is by a BQ-9000 Producer
Biodiesel is America’s Advanced Biofuel has the best GHG profile has the best energy balance reduces air pollutants reduces imports supports domestic jobs is the most bio-diverse fuel on the planet improves food security No other fuel can claim all these accolades.
EPA Definition 40 CFR 80.1401 Advanced Biofuel means renewable fuel has lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions that are at least 50 percent less than baseline lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable Biomass (1) Planted crops and crop residue harvested from existing agricultural land cleared or cultivated prior to December 19, 2007 and that was nonforested and either actively managed or fallow on December 19, 2007.
Biodiesel is the most diverse fuel on the planet Soybean oil Canola Corn oil from ethanol plants (inedible byproducts) Animal fats (beef, swine, poultry) Recycled grease (restaurants & commercial fryers) Waste grease (trap grease, wastewater treatment) Camelina Sunflower Algae
Biodiesel Enhances Food Security Biodiesel is produced from food byproducts. Renewable energy is needed for farming and food distribution. Producing food and energy side- by-side may offer one of the best formulas for boosting countries' food and energy security while simultaneously reducing poverty, according to a 2010 FAO report. Makes the business of producing food more stable
Co-products of Food Production Protein meal for livestock feed is the primary driver for soybean production Better utilization of the oil coproduct can reduce the price of the protein meal.
In Summary Biodiesel blends are a drop-in compliment to diesel Biodiesel is available now. Biodiesel has significant environmental benefits Biodiesel reduces $ spent on imported petroleum Biodiesel supports domestic jobs