[Sustainable-biodiesel] Community-based processing options

[Tom Bierma]

We are exploring processing technology options for community-based 
biodiesel production at the scale of about 50,000-500,000 gallons per year 
(200-2,000 gallons per day). The feedstock would be WVO from community 
restaurants and the processing would be performed at the community 
wastewater treatment facility. Ideally, the system should be:
    * Highly automated (minimal labor)
    * Able to handle WVO with high FFA
    * Able to be set up inside shipping containers, or have a very small 
indoor footprint
There seem to be a number of larger system (Ageratec's P1000, BioKing's BK 
4000MT, Biodiesel Solutions' BiodieselMaster) and a number of smaller 
systems (BioKing's BK 300SS, AGR Energy's BioPro 380). Does anyone have 
experience with any of these systems, or can suggest others?

We are particularly interested in the BioPro 380 since it seems relatively 
automated, handles higher FFA feedstock, and allows the community to get 
experience with a relatively small investment. Additional units could then 
be added for greater capacity. Does anyone have experience with this 
technology?

Any input is appreciated.

Tom Bierma
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Thomas J. Bierma, MBA, Ph.D.
Professor of Environmental Health
Illinois State University

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