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4. Biodiesel may be an alternative source of liquid fuel in future. Write an essay on it. |
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Answer» > Biodiesel is a form of diesel fuel derived from plants or animals and consisting of long-chain fatty acid esters. It is typically made by chemically reacting lipids such as ANIMAL fat (tallow),[1] soybean oil,[2] or some other vegetable oil with an alcohol, producing a methyl, ethyl or propyl ester. A BUS in Nebraska powered by biodiesel Space-filling model of methyl linoleate, or linoleic acid methyl ester, a common methyl ester produced from soybean or canola oil and methanol Space-filling model of ethyl stearate, or stearic acid ethyl ester, an ethyl ester produced from soybean or canola oil and ethanol Unlike the vegetable and waste OILS used to fuel converted diesel engines, biodiesel is a drop-in biofuel, meaning it is COMPATIBLE with existing diesel engines and distribution infrastructure. Biodiesel can be used alone or blended with petrodiesel in any proportions.[3] Biodiesel blends can ALSO be used as heating oil. . . . mark as brainless
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