Profitable Glycerin
With the rise in renewable fuel production, especially biodiesel, comes an overabundance of off-grade glycerin, also known as “crude glycerin.” This byproduct is about 80% pure and makes up one-tenth of every gallon of biodiesel produced. Although glycerin demand remains steady, oversupply in the global market has led to price volatility. As a result, crude glycerin must either be disposed of, as required by the EPA, or sold for minimal returns due to its water, methanol, and salt content.
The current glycerin price volatility, primarily caused by biodiesel production, has significantly impacted the refining industry. Demand for refined glycerin, especially technical grade and higher, is increasing and stabilizing. For this reason, SRS International focuses on glycerin refinement, helping biodiesel plants boost profitability. By refining glycerin to >97% purity, plants can now sell it at a much higher price, creating a new source of revenue.
Disposing of crude glycerin can be costly and wasteful. Instead of paying high disposal fees or accepting low payments for impure glycerin, why not turn a profit by purifying it? SRS’ high-purity glycerin purification system offers an effective solution. It takes crude glycerin (about 80% pure) and transforms it into technical-grade glycerin (>97% purity). The system achieves high yield and efficiency, eliminating the need for disposal. The result is a product that meets technical-grade standards and can be sold for a higher return.
Profitable Glycerin: Key Advantages for Biodiesel Plant Owners
- Eliminates High Disposal Costs: The system removes the need for hazardous waste disposal. If selling glycerin, its value increases as it now meets technical-grade standards.
- Increased Profit: With the ability to sell purified glycerin at a higher price, biodiesel plants can create a new profit center.
- Compliance with EPA Standards: By refining glycerin, plant owners avoid potential EPA issues related to waste disposal.
In conclusion, by incorporating SRS’ high-purity glycerin purification system into their processes, biodiesel plant owners can generate profitable glycerin instead of accepting low returns or paying expensive disposal fees. It’s a sustainable, profitable solution that turns waste into value.
THE FOLLOWING ARE TRIAL RUNS DONE BY SRS INTERNATIONAL FOR GLYCERIN PURIFICATION
With the domestic crude glycerin market reaching its saturation point and the prices of crude glycerin currently at an all-time low, glycerin purification will no longer be an option for biodiesel plants but rather more of a business necessity. Further purification and refinement of crude glycerin, increases it’s market value thus making it more appealing to potential buyers. Unlike many of our competitor’s biodiesel process equipment, SRS’ glycerin refining system will produce technical grade glycerin (>97% purity) as opposed to the average in the biodiesel industry which ranges between an 80 and 90% purity range.
SRS International Corporation is dedicated to creating extremely efficient and highly profitable biodiesel plants. We show our customers how to generate profits by refining their glycerin on site rather than selling crude glycerin on the open market.
