Biodiesel101TechnicalOverview.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * Biodiesel 101 Technical Overview By Steve Howell – Technical Director, National Biodiesel Board January 2008 Today’s Topics Driving Forces—Why Biodiesel? Biodiesel Basics Production Process and ASTM Spec Quality Programs Attributes OEM Support Demand and Availability Resources Biodiesel Driving Forces Reduce dependence on imported crude oil and petrodiesel from unstable parts of the world Reduce global warming by using a renewable fuel Reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines Can be used in any diesel engine without modifications, existing fueling stations can be