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DIY Biodiesel From Cooking Fat

FuelPod2 Refinery

— December 3, 2007 — Autos
Driving Mr. Diesel? Now you can make your own fuel with the FuelPod2 home biofuel processor. All you have to do is dump in your leftover cooking oils and fat, and wait for it to make up to 50 litres of biodiesel.

"With just a 60cm diameter and at only 140cm high FuelPod2 sits easily at the back of the garage and is operated via a compressor," according to Red Ferret. "If you're interested in the science, it uses CE and ATEX approved process with air control to avoid any sparks. Safe Band technology heats the oil in a thermostatically controlled heater within an integral heating tank, prior to mixing with methanol added from a separate tank."

Eventually, you will have fuel good enough to run in any diesel engine without modifications. How you will manage to collect enough fat to propel your vehicle is another matter.

Trend Themes
1. DIY Biodiesel - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop user-friendly home biofuel processors for individuals to produce their own biodiesel from cooking oils and fat.
2. Home Biofuel Processing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create compact and automated home biofuel processors that can efficiently convert cooking oils and fat into biodiesel.
3. Alternative Fuel Sources - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and develop sustainable and accessible alternative fuel sources, such as biodiesel from cooking fat, to reduce dependence on traditional fossil fuels.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement advanced technologies and processes in the renewable energy industry to promote the production and usage of biodiesel from cooking fat.
2. Waste Management - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate waste management systems and methods to efficiently collect and process cooking oils and fat for biofuel production.
3. Automotive - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with automotive manufacturers to develop diesel engines that can run on biodiesel derived from cooking fat, supporting sustainable transportation solutions.
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