What is Biodiesel?
Biodiesel is a clean-burning, renewable alternative fuel made from domestic resources such as vegetable oils, animal fats, and recycled cooking oil.
It contains no petroleum but can be blended with conventional diesel at any ratio. Biodiesel can be used in standard diesel engines with little or no modifications.
The History of Biodiesel
The story of biodiesel begins in 1900 when Rudolf Diesel unveiled his revolutionary engine at the World’s Exhibition in Paris.
Running on peanut oil, it was the world’s first biodiesel engine.
Vegetable oils and animal fats powered early diesel engines until the 1920s, when modifications allowed the use of petroleum-based diesel.
Although Rudolf Diesel originally designed his engine for vegetable oils, cheap fossil fuels pushed biodiesel aside for decades.
Interest in biodiesel resurfaced during fuel shortages in the 1970s and has grown steadily with rising fuel prices and environmental awareness.
Why Choose Biodiesel?
- Burns cleaner than petroleum diesel, reducing harmful emissions
- Offers better lubricity, helping engines last longer
- Provides excellent fuel efficiency and energy value
- Is biodegradable, nontoxic, and nearly free of sulfur and aromatics
- Supports energy independence using domestic renewable resources
SRS International Biodiesel Engineering
SRS International specializes in turnkey biodiesel plants and advanced processing equipment.
Our solutions are designed for maximum efficiency, flexibility, and profitability.
- Turnkey Biodiesel Plants
- Solvent Extractors
- High FFA Feedstock Pretreatment Systems
- Transesterification Systems
- Biodiesel Washing & Distillation
- High-Purity Methanol Recovery Systems
- Glycerin Purification (Technical Grade)
For more information about our biodiesel solutions, please contact us at
800-497-5841 or email sales@srsintl.com
