Biofuel

Biofuel

A Biofuel is a type of fuel whose energy is derived from biological carbon fixation. Biofuels include fuels derived from biomass conversion, as well as solid biomass, liquid fuels and various biogases.

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straight vegetable oil (SVO)

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Any vegetable oil that has not been optimized through the process of transesterification. Using this type of veggie oil in your diesel automobile requires an engine modification that heats the oil ...

transesterification

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Chemical process that transforms raw vegetable oil into biodiesel by separating out glycerin, which is used in soaps and other products

viscosity

Biotechnology; Biofuel

The ability of a liquid to flow. The higher the viscosity, the slower the liquid flows.

waste vegetable oil (WVO)

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Grease from the nearest fryer which is filtered ('cuz chunks of potatoes and fish don't so much lube the chambers) and used in modified diesel engines, or converted to biodiesel through the process ...