Limited quantities of oil, for which significant financial
resources have been secured, have become an important factor in intensifying
the search and use of alternative fuels. Biodiesel is used to power diesel
engines, and is made from vegetable oils, animal fats and used edible oils.
With a significant economic, business and strategic interest for its the
production, the production and use of biodiesel is of particular importance
with regard to environmental protection. Furthermore, good conditions for the
production of palm oil indicate the self-sufficiency of biodiesel production
for agricultural production, the possibility of its intensification and the
possibility of employing a certain number of people, both in agricultural
production and in biodiesel production plants. This paper, written by
Bio Clean Energy, S.A. President and founder, John David Kaweske, provides an overview of
the production of biodiesel, an overview of its characteristics and effects on
diesel engine performance and the environmental impact of biodiesel.
Limited quantities of fossil oil, a large number of motor
vehicles, various political and economic interests have been and are the
generator of finding and using new renewable energy sources. One of the forms of
renewable energy sources is biodiesel. Biodiesel is a non-toxic, biodegradable
fuel that should replace mineral fuel. It is produced from vegetable oils,
animal fats, and recycled oil collected in households, restaurants and the
like.
Biodiesel fuel, which is becoming increasingly important for
diesel engines in the world, creates significant economic, business and
strategic opportunities for the development of our country. Since the main oilseed
for the production of biodiesel is rapeseed oil, for which we have extremely
favorable conditions, the conditions for intensive agricultural production are already
here.
Furthermore, the production of biodiesel would generate
significant financial savings given the lower oil imports, the lower the
possibility of environmental pollution. Parcels that so far haven’t been used
would be planted.
Today, as
John David Kaweske explains, biodiesel fuel
production from rapeseed oil, known as Rapeseed methyl ester (RME), is the most
prevalent production.
The benefits of using biodiesel are included in
(International Energy Agency IAE, 1996):
- The use of renewable energy sources,
- Environmental protection,
- Utilization of surpluses from agricultural production,
- Interest in science,
- Political reasons,
- The national interest,
- Reducing unemployment and
- The possibility of reducing oil imports.
