From Left: Joshua Harbert, Christian Ocier, Mitch Kenyon, Fred Thielke, Adebo Alao Calvin College
Outline Project Overview Purpose Procedure Uses Questions
Our Project Design and construct a process to convert Yellow Grease into biodiesel 45 gal capacity 2 day process
Our Project Tentative plans for reactor Renewable Energy Organization Commuter Van Yellow Grease from on campus dining services Donate to Calvin
Why Are We Doing This? 1.We believe that: There is an Energy Crisis arising There is no single solution 2.We also believe that the solution will be dependent on: Life style changes Cultural and regional resource use Sustainable/renewable energy
Why Are We Doing This? 75 million Gallons of Biodiesel was 0.2% of the total US diesel consumption in 2005!
The Mechanical Aspect Recently acquired 60 gal Stainless Steel reactor
Reaction Vessel
Filter
Polishing Column Polymer Adsorbent Polishing Column
Chemistry What you need: Sulfuric Acid Methanol Potassium Methoxide
Lab Work
Scale up and Analysis
Waste Streams
Uses Suitable for: Trucks, boats, generators, personal vehicles Most unmodified diesel engines Most moderate climates Not Suitable for: Very cold environments Older diesel engines (natural rubber parts)
Questions?