Overview
Biodiesel, which is manufactured from plant oils, animal fats, and recycled cooking oils, is most commonly used as a blend with petroleum diesel in compression-ignition engines. This course provides an overview of biodiesel blends, the advantages of using biodiesel, precautions for use of biodiesel during cold weather, and the proper procedures for handling and use of biodiesel.
This course is intended to provide engineers with basic information on biodiesel as well as detailed information on biodiesel testing requirements, compatibility issues, cold weather issues, and requirements for handling, storage, and transportation.
The student is expected to read and review the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Publication “Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide, Fourth Edition” – NREL/TP-540-43672, Revised December 2009.
Student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding of the sources and processing of biodiesel
- Benefits of biodiesel use
- Attributes of biodiesel
- Physical properties of biodiesel as compared to No. 2 diesel
- Understanding of the ASTM D6751 standards for biodiesel quality
- Material compatibility issues for biodiesel
- Cold-weather issues for biodiesel
- How to properly blend, store, and transport biodiesel
- Engine and equipment warranties by using biodiesel
- Taxes and incentives for biodiesel
- Basic safety, health, and environmental issues for biodiesel
- Considerations for fire safety and firefighting
Course
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