1. Applications of Solar Energy for Biodiesel Production Natthaphob Nimpitiwan, Ph.D. Sountaree Ratapasakorn

2. Bangkok University NSTDA Cooperation

3. Bangkok University NSTDA Executive Summary of Biodiesel Project Solar Cells (Photovoltaic/Thermal System) –Produce (Electricity and Hot water) –Amorphous type PVT (P max  50x12 = 600 W) –Investment Cost (~400,000 baht for PVT and installations) Biodiesel Plant –Capacity (100 L) –Cost saving ~ 10 baht / L –Process duration 4-5 hours –Investment Cost (~300,000 baht for Plant)

4. Bangkok University NSTDA Applications for Biodiesel Production Solar cell 12 panels Maximum electrical generating capacity 50x12  600 Watts Hot water 60  C in 500 litters insulated tank

5. Bangkok University NSTDA Electric Loads Supplied by PV/T

6. Bangkok University NSTDA Inverter

7. Bangkok University NSTDA Production Cost (BU Case Study) Vegetable Oil / Animal Fat 100 L Biodiesel Production (1 Batch) Methanol 20 L KOH 1.5 kg Electricity 10 kWh Water 260 L 4 Man hours Biodiesel 80 – 95 L

8. Bangkok University NSTDA Production Cost (BU Case Study) Batch No. Price Difference

9. Bangkok University NSTDA Biodiesel: Alternative Fuel

10. Bangkok University NSTDA Biodiesel: Alternative Fuel

11. Bangkok University NSTDA Questions and Answers