What is 100% Biodiesel?
FLEX Biodiesel (B100) is a clean-burning fuel composed of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats. Safe to use in compression-ignition (diesel) engines with no major modifications, the molecules contain about 10% oxygen and it is non-toxic, biodegradable, and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics and easy is to use.
It does not contain any hydrocarbon product.
FLEX Biodiesel (B100) is hygroscopic and attracts water. This property means that the buffer capacity or the capability of binding water is significantly higher than that of diesel fuel. The occurrence of free water is therefore substantially reduced. Although it is biologically degradable, biodiesel therefore denies micro-organisms the basis for their development due to this property. Misgivings of bacterial growth in the biodiesel tank or in fuel bearing vehicle components are therefore unjustified.
Why use FLEX Biodiesel (B100)?
The use of FLEX Biodiesel (B100) will reduce greenhouse gas emissions further (over the use of FLEX Diesel) and as it does not contain any hydrocarbon fuel, it is 100% renewable.
Does FLEX Biodiesel (B100) comply with the Federal Government’s Policies?
FLEX Biodiesel (B100) meets the Australian Fuel Standard (Biodiesel) Determination 2003, and FLEX Biodiesel (B100) does not contain any petroleum product.
Can FLEX Biodiesel (B100) be blended with petroleum diesel to produce a biodiesel blend?
FLEX Biodiesel (B100), which is an approved B100 biodiesel fuel, can be blended with a petroleum diesel, however several considerations must be understood:
- The blending can only take place at an Australian Tax Office licenced facility.
- The “blender” must have a licence with the Australian Taxation Office and submit documentation detailing the quantities of all blendstocks used.
- The blendstocks must comply with the relevant Australian Fuel Standards and must be excise paid.
- The “finished blend” must comply with the Australian Fuel Standard (Automotive Diesel) Determination 2001 for the end user to be entitled to claim the applicable Government rebates.
- A Certificate of quality and a sample of the “finished blend” must be provided upon request by the Australian Taxation Office or the Department of the Environment and Water Resources.
- The “finished blend” must be able to be used in the market into which it is sold, with particular attention to the cold weather properties.
Not all fuel offered as a 'biodiesel' blend or B100 will meet the required standard.
Can FLEX Biodiesel (B100) affect my diesel engine?
The use of FLEX Biodiesel (B100) will not have an effect on the engine, but modifications may be needed to some engine components for the engine to provide long life. Fuel lines, gaskets and fuel pump seals may need to be replaced on injection systems that were built before 1993 because biodiesel has been shown to cause deterioration of seals. One common replacement material for seals is Viton.
The use of a FLEX Biodiesel (B100) in a marine engine will require attention to keep the fuel tank as full as possible to limit the amount of condensation which can be induced through tank breathing. The same precautions are also required in relation to the cold pour properties, where a B100 purchased in the summer months may solidify in the tank in winter.
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What are the economic benefits?
As a single consumer, the immediate economic benefits are your direct contribution to the environment. As a bulk consumer, there is the combined benefit of the contribution to the physical reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions, with reference to the (Greenhouse Challenge targets), significant microeconomic benefits to both the urban and rural sectors, and the balance of trade.
What are the environmental benefits?
There is a marked reduction in emissions (some increase in NOx) with the use of a FLEX Biodiesel (B100) over a petroleum diesel blend.
| Emission |
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| Carbon Monixide |
-43.2% |
-12.6% |
| Hydrocarbons |
-56.3% |
-11.0%
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| Particulates |
-55.4% |
-18.0% |
| Nitrogen Oxides |
5.8% |
1.2%
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| Air Toxins |
-60 to -90% |
-12 to -20%
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| Mutagenicity |
-80 to -90% |
-20%
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| Carbon Dioxide |
|
-78.3% |
Who can answer my questions about FLEX Biodiesel (B100)?
The Sales and Marketing Department at FLEX Biofuels can answer your questions on FLEX Biodiesel (B100) quality, delivery and pricing.
Contact:
info@flexbiofuels.com
Is FLEX Biodiesel (B100) safe?
FLEX Biodiesel (B100) is highly biodegradable and is extremely safe and it is as biodegradable as sugar, 10 times less toxic than table salt and has a substantially higher flash point than petroleum diesel.
Do I need special storage facilities for FLEX Biodiesel (B100)?
No, FLEX Biodiesel (B100) is manufactured to the Australian Fuel Standard (Biodiesel) Determination 2003 and special storage facilities are not required. However, because of the ‘cleaning’ characteristics of FLEX Biodiesel (B100) within the fuel system, users should be aware that any previous fossil fuel deposits may be stripped and trapped within the fuel filters, which may require a change of fuel filters before a scheduled change.
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