roosterbob asked:
Back then, we failed to realize the implications of our actions or the repercussions of a developed society highly dependent on petroleum and incessantly slave to the dictates of the mighty oil barons.
When automated vehicles were first introduced to the world, could anyone have anticipated the vast impact it will have to the economy? Who would have thought that combustion engines would turn out and be the backbone of today’s society? Decades ago, this idea seemed to be too great to fathom. However, its environmental impact was then, not recognized probably because of lack of foresight.
Biodiesel: Pros
• Right here and now, what we have is biodiesel. This is an alternative for petroleum-based fuel that boasts a cleaner burn as compared to its expensive and environmentally unsound counterparts.
• Biodiesel is a renewable fuel source that stems from various resources including vegetable, canola, palm, and soybean oils.
• In addition, this fuel releases far less nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, and unburned hydrocarbons. And since biodiesel processors convert vegetable oil, it is biodegradable and non-toxic. Do not forget the absence of sulfur products as oppose to petro-diesel. Given this lack of sulfur, biodiesel still possesses the required viscosity to fully lubricate diesel engines, which cannot be easily arrived at when dealing with low-sulfur petroleum products.
• With the proper biodiesel equipment, the fuel output can be used in almost all diesel engines with modifications that are considered discretionary. Also, having a renewable fuel source will moderate our reliance on foreign oil corporations, or dare we say, the Middle East oil tycoons. If local farmers produce the needed raw material for our biodeisel, then we do not need to import oil because we can manufacture it ourselves, right?
Biodiesel: Cons
• The fuel generated by biodiesel processors is an inherent solvent; meaning, sooner or later it will trigger the deterioration of various rubber components such as hoses and pumps. Though this can be easily replaced by visiting your local dealer. Sometimes extra tubing is included in a biodiesel expansion pack. This package is ideal if you plan to make batches and batches of biodiesel.
• Also, this solvent characteristic will clean the injectors and the tank, as well as the fuel lines; the downside is that, blockage is inevitable. But this is not a reason to be worried. Just prepare yourself to a frequent filter change for the first couple tanks of biodiesel.
• As for the gel point, biodiesel posts higher than that of its petroleum equivalent. This connotes that the former coagulates faster. But, this too, can be resolved by using an anti-gel additive.
• The last issue lies on the recent introduction of biodiesel. This is fairly new and consumers may have a hard time locating biodiesel processors and kits. Well, a quick search in the World Wide Web is the solution for this one.
Whether you prefer it straight up or mixed (20% biodiesel to 80% petroleum diesel), so long as nature is unscathed, then it is all good. This alternative could be one of man’s greatest achievements. Though this time around, we need to take the time to become aware of its pluses and minuses, including the ideal method of generating, regulating, and utilizing this precious liquid we call biodiesel.
Back then, we failed to realize the implications of our actions or the repercussions of a developed society highly dependent on petroleum and incessantly slave to the dictates of the mighty oil barons.
When automated vehicles were first introduced to the world, could anyone have anticipated the vast impact it will have to the economy? Who would have thought that combustion engines would turn out and be the backbone of today’s society? Decades ago, this idea seemed to be too great to fathom. However, its environmental impact was then, not recognized probably because of lack of foresight.
Biodiesel: Pros
• Right here and now, what we have is biodiesel. This is an alternative for petroleum-based fuel that boasts a cleaner burn as compared to its expensive and environmentally unsound counterparts.
• Biodiesel is a renewable fuel source that stems from various resources including vegetable, canola, palm, and soybean oils.
• In addition, this fuel releases far less nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, and unburned hydrocarbons. And since biodiesel processors convert vegetable oil, it is biodegradable and non-toxic. Do not forget the absence of sulfur products as oppose to petro-diesel. Given this lack of sulfur, biodiesel still possesses the required viscosity to fully lubricate diesel engines, which cannot be easily arrived at when dealing with low-sulfur petroleum products.
• With the proper biodiesel equipment, the fuel output can be used in almost all diesel engines with modifications that are considered discretionary. Also, having a renewable fuel source will moderate our reliance on foreign oil corporations, or dare we say, the Middle East oil tycoons. If local farmers produce the needed raw material for our biodeisel, then we do not need to import oil because we can manufacture it ourselves, right?
Biodiesel: Cons
• The fuel generated by biodiesel processors is an inherent solvent; meaning, sooner or later it will trigger the deterioration of various rubber components such as hoses and pumps. Though this can be easily replaced by visiting your local dealer. Sometimes extra tubing is included in a biodiesel expansion pack. This package is ideal if you plan to make batches and batches of biodiesel.
• Also, this solvent characteristic will clean the injectors and the tank, as well as the fuel lines; the downside is that, blockage is inevitable. But this is not a reason to be worried. Just prepare yourself to a frequent filter change for the first couple tanks of biodiesel.
• As for the gel point, biodiesel posts higher than that of its petroleum equivalent. This connotes that the former coagulates faster. But, this too, can be resolved by using an anti-gel additive.
• The last issue lies on the recent introduction of biodiesel. This is fairly new and consumers may have a hard time locating biodiesel processors and kits. Well, a quick search in the World Wide Web is the solution for this one.
Whether you prefer it straight up or mixed (20% biodiesel to 80% petroleum diesel), so long as nature is unscathed, then it is all good. This alternative could be one of man’s greatest achievements. Though this time around, we need to take the time to become aware of its pluses and minuses, including the ideal method of generating, regulating, and utilizing this precious liquid we call biodiesel.
