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Our biodiesel reactors are made of high
quality steel with safety in mind. Our conversion ratios are
regularly over 98.5%. Here is a picture of one of our stainless steel
biodiesel reactors alongside one of our 1500litre settler/washer tanks.
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Cost effective alternative fuel reactors
This page is a brief introduction to our unique range
of biodiesel processors. Visit our biodiesel
production catalogue for the prices and specifications of our biodiesel
units.
Here we explain the basic process that is carried out
to make biodiesel in our units, using vegetable
oil and other renewable sources. Please see below for more
information on the background, description, controls and operation of our biofuel processors.
If you would like to find out more please call Andre’ Hamman on +64
274 720 964 or email us.
All our bio diesel reactors can produce
fuel of EN 14214 standard. This is a crucial standard, do not
purchase any equipment that can not easily produce biofuel of this
quality. To get a quick insight as to the quality of the
biodiesel our machines produce, watch this demo.
a)
Background to Biodiesel Processors
- Transesterification of vegetable oils results
in GLYCEROL, and fatty acid alkyl esters, commonly known as BIODIESEL. Our bio diesel processing
units have been designed for the specific purpose of transesterifying
vegetable oils in the most effective way possible.
- Our
Biodiesel kits improve on the base process by incorporating high
temperature, slight pressure, and a proprietary mixer.
- Our
focus is on QUALITY BIODIESEL. Our "yield" is
consistently over 98.5% - this is incredibly high.
b)
Description of our Biodiesel Units
- Our
biodiesel units operate under pressure, are electrically heated, have
a proprietary mixer and make 400 litres of biodiesel per hour.
- Pressure
and temperature controls are provided.
- Safety
cut outs are part of the machine (thermal and pressure).
- Construction
is in stainless steel. Construction complies with CE standards
for industrial and ambient safety.
- Our
biodiesel units do not generate effluents. They are sealed, and
alcohol fumes are vented.
- Our
biodiesel plants all ship with full biodiesel safety equipment
included in the price.
- We
do NOT use water in our units or washers. This saves time and
money, whilst at the same time giving much better results.
ALL BIODIESEL MACHINES ARE CONSTRUCTED
AND TESTED TO UK AND EC STANDARDS.
Please remember though you will be dealing with some nasty/dangerous
chemicals.
SAFETY MUST ALWAYS BE YOUR NUMBER ONE CONCERN.
C)
Biodiesel Processor controls and instrumentation
- Alcohol
(methanol or methanol) and vegetable oil are fed into the unit through
separate circuits with dedicated valves.
- The
catalyst is fed into the unit through a separate wide mouth valve.
- Our
biodiesel units have MINIMAL PLASTIC and no PTFE joints. Construction
is 99% steel.
- Our
cost effective biodiesel reactors are designed for safety and designed
to last a minimum of ten years with minimal maintenance.
D)
Biofuel Processor Operation
- Methanol / ethanol is fed into the
unit, and the mixer is started then the catalyst is then added
- Once
the methoxide is ready, the oil is fed into the
unit.
- Venting
is closed off, the unit is pressurized, and high temperature is
applied.
- Once
the blending cycle is complete, pressure is maintained during the
settling of the glycerol and the esters. The process of making
the biofuel is over approx. 30 minutes after the final reaction
temperature is reached.
- Now
you have to wait for the settling process to take place or move the
biodiesel into a separate settling tank and make another batch.
- The
glycerol is removed first, then the biodiesel is pumped out.
- The
whole process can start again. Simple and VERY cost effective.
This method of making biodiesel is
incredibly efficient with conversion ratios of over 98.5% being common to
our users across the globe. The better the quality of the input oil,
the better the quality of the biodiesel generated. BUT our process is
the best there is - and because of the physics and chemistry involved with
out machine the mix is the best here is. In fact test have proven
that mixing for just 40 minutes with our mixer is the equivalent to THREE
HOURS in a conventional mixer. BETTER MIXING MEANS BETTER BIO.
UKFUELTECH PROMOTE ONLY HIGH QUALITY BIODIESEL.
What do you do with glycerine waste? We have the solution. Heat
your warehouse / home / swimming pool (or someone else's). Our
glycerine burners are perfect for disposing
of glycerine waste without pollution.
E)
Washing Your Biodiesel
- Water
poses a major danger to biodiesel engines. Putting water into
biodiesel for washing purposes is not recommended by UKFuelTech. We
only recommend "dry washing" using Magnesol. Magnesol is a
remarkable product which helps you to make biofuel to EN14214 or ASTM
standard with ease.
- In
the UK when you produce biodiesel you are likely need an IPPC permit
(if your production levels are anything over "home brewer"
level). Our Magnesol washers (and in fact entire biodiesel
factory) often pay for themselves in reduced IPPC costs alone.
How is this? Simple because by using no water we qualify for
"low impact" status. As an example in Northern Ireland
"low impact" costs £1800 per year, whilst water wash will
cost at least £8000 (based on enquires April 2006).
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