The Biodiesel Handbook

The second edition of this invaluable handbook covers converting vegetable oils, animal fats, and used oils into biodiesel fuel. The Biodiesel Handbook delivers solutions to issues associated with biodiesel feedstocks, production issues, quality control, viscosity, stability, applications, emissions, and other environmental impacts, as well as the status of the biodiesel industry worldwide.

Incorporates the major research and other developments in the world of biodiesel in a comprehensive and practical formatIncludes reference materials and tables on biodiesel standards, unit conversions, and technical details in four appendicesPresents details on other uses of biodiesel and other alternative diesel fuels from oils and fats

1. Introduction 2. History of vegetable oil-based diesel fuels 3. Basics of diesel engines and diesel fuels 4. Biodiesel production 5. Analytical methods 6. Fuel properties 7. Exhaust emission 8. Current status of the biodiesel industry 9. Other uses of biodiesel 10. Other alternative diesel fuels from vegetable oils and animal fats 11. Glycerol technology options for biodiesel industry

Appendix A. Technical Tables B. Biodiesel Standards C. Unit Conversions D. Internet Resources