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BioPro 150 Biodiesel Processor
Allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery
The BioPro 150
Pat. Pend.
Is designed for just about anyone who wants
to economically produce their own, clean burning 100% biodiesel fuel. The
compact, portable design is self- contained with individual compartments for
each ingredient required to produce biodiesel. No measuring or mixing
chemicals required. Simply add vegetable oil (new or used), methanol, and
small amounts of sulfuric acid and lye, and start the automated process. In
about 60 hours you will have 40 gallons of clean, smooth-running biodiesel.
The BioPro 150 has been
designed for minimal operator involvement. The patented logic controller has
built-in fault protection, which provides self monitoring and step-by-step
guidance to the operator.
The BioPro 150 requires no
transfer of the finished fuel into storage or distribution tanks. Simply pump
the biodiesel directly into your vehicle or equipment fuel tank using the
integrated, 12 G.P.M. filler pump!
Minimum Requirements
-40 Gallons of used or new
vegetable oil or oil derived from animal fat (triglyceride)
-8 Gallons of methanol
(racing fuel)
-Sodium Hydroxide (Lye)
-Sulfuric Acid (93% pure)
Not common battery acid.
-Approx. 45 Gallons of fresh
tap water from on site supply line or storage facility
-Standard 115vac/15 amp
dedicated power source
-Air tight storage
containers for methanol, lye and sulfuric acid
-All safety equipment such
as rubber gloves, protective eye goggles, rubber apron, etc.
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Dimensions:
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33”w x 33”d x 68"h. Overall height adjustable
+/- 2”
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Capacity:
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Processes 40 gallons of oil per batch –
yields approximately the same volume of biodiesel.
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Construction:
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Polyethylene reaction vessel, painted carbon
steel structure and powdercoated component covers.
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Fittings:
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All fittings either 304 stainless steel or
glass filled polypropylene.
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Electrical:
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115 VAC, 60 Hz, 15 Amp service
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Reaction Method:
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Acid-catalyzed esterification of free fatty
acids followed by base-catalyzed transesterification of triglycerides. No
titration necessary. Mixing handled by 1/3 HP TEFC motor driving 5” mixing
propeller. Heated by 1000 watt thermostat controlled heater. Integrated
methoxide preparation.
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Wash Method:
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Triple-stage turbulent water wash.
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Fuel Dispensing:
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12 GPM dispensing pump through automotive
style auto-shutoff filling nozzle.
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Batch Time:
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Reaction – 8 hours
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Initial settling – 24 hours
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Water wash – 18 hours
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Trace water evaporation – 8 hours
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Total Process Time:
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Approximately 60 Hours
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