Vegetable Oil Fuel By: Theresa Mackey
How does it work? Blend vegetable oil with lighter fuel Heat until it becomes thin enough Works just like Petroleum Diesel SVO, WVO
How is it being used? Alternative fuel for diesel engines (in automobiles) Heating oil burners in homes
Advantages Widely available Renewable Reduced Pollution Better engine lubrication High energy content/ Increased Range Comparable performance to petro- diesel Few disposable products are produced No extra chemicals to pay for
Disadvantages Cost of Conversion High Maintenance Limited to Diesel Engines Only Damage (Experimental Fuel) Can’t Replace Petroleum at Current Consumption Levels
Environmental Impact No Carbon Dioxide added to atmosphere Deforestation (Burning) Spills
Where is vegetable oil produced? Around the world (US, Europe, Austrailia) Used in same areas Germany is a big user
What would it replace? Alternative for Diesel and heating oil Vegetable oil is cleaner Cars have increased performance with vegetable oil Cheaper than diesel at the pump Renewable
Works Cited oil-fuelhttp:// oil-fuel lhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetable_oil_fue l nomy#Environmental_effectshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetable_oil_eco nomy#Environmental_effects