Technical Specifications
Lubricity Benefits
ASTM Standards
Cold Flow
RFS
Imperial Biotane
Supreme Biotane
Lubricity Benefits
In January of 2001, the EPA finalized a rule that will require
that sulfur levels in diesel fuel to be reduced from 500 ppm to
15 ppm, a 97%, reduction, by 2006. The EPA, the petroleum industry,
and equipment manufacturers all recognized during the rule-making
process that the refinery changes necessary to meet this requirement
will also dramatically reduce the lubricity of the fuel.
Lubricity is the characteristic of diesel fuel necessary to keep
diesel fuel systems properly lubricated. Fuel that lacks lubricity
can cause premature wear or malfunction. Biotane is uniquely positioned
to address ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel because it has no sulfur
and currently meets the 2006 standard.
Based on testing conducted by Stanadyne, and testing from other
labratories showing similar results, Stanadyne automotive has
stated:
"...we have tested biodiesel and results indicate that the
inclusion of 2% biodiesel into any conventional diesel fuel will
be sufficient to address the lubricity concerns that we have with
these existing diesel fuels. From our standpoint, the inclusion
of biodiesel is desirable for two reasons. First it would eliminate
the inherent variability associated with the use of other additives
and whether sufficient additive was used to make the fuel fully
lubricious. Second, we consider biodiesel a fuel or fuel component
- not an additve. Thus if more biodiesel is added than required
to increase lubricity, there will not be the adverse consequences
that might be seen if other lubricity additives are dosed at too
high a rate."
ASTM Standards
In December 2001, the American Societies of Testing & Materials
(ASTM) issued a specification (D-6751) for biodiesel fuel. ASTM
is the premier standard-setting organization for fuels and additives
in the U.S. This development is crucial in standardizing fuel
quality for biodiesel in the U.S. market and increasing the confidence
of consumers and engine manufacturers.
Most major engine companies have stated formally that the use
of blends up to B20 will not void their parts and workmanship
warranties. This includes blends below 20% biodiesel, such as
the 2% blend that is becoming commonplace. Some engine companies
have already specified that the biodiesel must meet ASTM D-6751
as a condition while others are still in the process of adopting
it. It is anticipated that the entire industry will incorporate
the ASTM biodiesel standard into their owner’s manuals over
time.
Cold Flow Properties
The Cold Flow properties of diesel fuel vary considerably throughout
the year and geographical region depending on what is needed for
satisfactory operation. In general, petroleum companies and distributors
manage their fuel inventory and additive treatment rates based
on a history of cold weather experience so that the right blends
of kerosene and No.2 or the right amount of additives are present
to eliminate cold flow problems. A recent study conducted by the
U.S. Army TARDEC Fuels and lubricants research facility of diesel
fuels used in the military installations in the U.S. showed cloud
points of conventional diesel fuel and kerosene in actual field
use varied from 34°F to -100°F.
Over the last seven years, the cold flow propetiese of biodiesel
and biodiesel blends have been thoroughly tested with a variety
of diesel fuel, both with and without cold flow enhancing additives.
Biodiesel blends (primarily B20) have also been used in a variety
of climates including some of the coldest weather on record without
cold flow problems. In most cases, the differences between the
freeze points for B20 and petrodiesel go unnoticed and users take
no additional precautions. This was the case in Ceder Rapids,
Iowa where Five Seasons Transportation used B20 for over 1.4 million
miles of operation in their bus fleets during the coldest winters
on record (temperatures were below -20°F for almost a week).
They made no changes to their operation, other than to incorporate
20% biodiesel into their existing diesel fuel.
Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
Biotane Fuel is a biomass based renewable diesel fuel under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard, and qualifies for one and a half Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN’s) per gallon. In addition to the federal RFS, Biotane biodiesel is expected to be listed as an ultra-low carbon fuel under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Imperial Biotane- BioDiesel
Derived from waste restaurant oils (WRO), Imperial Biotane is an overall winner when compared to other alternative fuels. For example, Imperial Biotane requires no additional infrastructure costs and little or no increase in maintenance. CNG (natural gas) on the other hand requires extensive infrastructure and maintenance expenditures. By true definition, Imperial Biotane is a true alternative fuel. CNG is not renewable, has never undergone the Tier I or Tier II health effects study,and in all likelyhood could not pass the EPA health effects study for an alternative fuel.
Look at these advantages over petoleum diesel:
- Higher cetane rating.
- Less NOx emissions than most feedstocks
- Higher stability factor, which lengthens storage life
- Has a greater reduction benefit in particulate matter, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide.
- Made from recyled waste restaurant oils, thus cleaning up our environment.
- Definite reduction in greenhouse gases
- Very high life-cycle benefit ratio: yielding 4.6 units of fuel product energy for every unit of fossil energy consumed.
- No polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
- Ultra low sulfur levels.
- Increased lubricity.
Carbon Monoxide Emissions Reduction
Particulate Matter Emisssions Reduction
Nitrous Oxide Emissions Increase
Supreme Biotane - Agribiodiesel
Supreme Biotane is derived from virgin fat and oil feedstocks such as soy beans, rape seed, cottonseed, corn oil, poultry fat, etc. Supreme Biotane builds a strong case against petrodiesel. Look at these advantages:
- High octane rating
- High stability factor, which lengthens storage life
- Has a great reduction benefit in particulate matter, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide.
- Made from virgin vegetable oils, thus strengthening our economy by opening new markets to domestic farmers.
Definite reduction in greenhouse gases
- High life-cycle benefit ratio: yielding 3.2 units of fuel product energy for every unit of fossil energy consumed.
- No polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
- Ultra low sulfur levels.
- Increased lubricity.
Carbon Monoxide Emissions Reduction
Particulate Matter Emisssions Reduction
Nitrous Oxide Emissions Increase
