Monday, May 9, 2016

How to make biodiesel

On Thursday, we began the process of making our own biodiesel! First, we took recycled peanut oil and combined it with a mixture of KOH and methanol. Then, we put a flask of this mixture into a hot water bath and boiled it for about 20 minutes. Lastly, we let it cool and settle, upon which it began to separate into two layers.


Hot water bath


Viscosity test


Make your own biodiesel at home!: http://www.make-biodiesel.org/

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