Why JamesBlond Ltd uses Biodiesel?

• Biodiesel is environmentally friendly
   
• Biodiesel is carbon-neutral, non toxic, non flammable and non hazardous.
   
• It is derived from renewable, recycled resources, which doesn’t contribute to the Greenhouse Effect or global warming.
   
• The use of biodiesel in a conventional diesel engine results in a substantial reduction of unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and particulate matter, compared to emissions from fossil diesel fuel.
   
• Biodiesel promotes economic growth and national security Because biodiesel can be produced domestically, it keeps money in our economy since it can be produced here, supports agriculture, provides production jobs and reduces dependence on foreign oil.
   
• Biodiesel is good for your engine
   
• Biodiesel is better for your engine than conventional petroleum diesel because it contains no sulphur, has superior lubrication and helps to keep the engine clean. The exhaust emissions of sulphur oxides and sulphates (major components of acid rain) from biodiesel are essentially eliminated compared to diesel.

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Questions about Biodiesel use in vehicles

1. What is Biodiesel?
   Biodiesel is the name of a clean burning alternative fuel, produced from domestic, renewable resources. Biodiesel contains no petroleum, but it can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel blend. It can be used in compression-ignition (diesel) engines with no major modifications. Biodiesel is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic and essentially free of sulphur and aromatics.
    
2. Is Biodiesel the same thing as raw vegetable oil?
   Biodiesel is produced through a chemical process called transesterification. This process is a reaction of oil with a catalyst to remove the glycerine, which is a by-product of biodiesel production. Fuel-grade biodiesel must be produced to strict industry specifications EN 14214 in order to insure proper performance. Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel to have fully completed the health effects testing requirements of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. Combustion of vegetable oil without conversion to biodiesel will lead to soot accumulation and deposits that may lead to power loss and engine failure.
    
3. Can I use Biodiesel in my existing diesel engine?
   If your car was made after 1993, the answer is yes. If your car was made prior to 1993, the rubber fuel lines will probably have to be replaced. One of the major advantages of using biodiesel is the fact that it can be used in existing diesel engines without negative impacts to operating performance. Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel for heavyweight vehicles that does not require any special injection or storage modifications.
    
4. Will I need to change my fuel filters more often when using biodiesel?
   No. However Environ recommends the changing of fuel filters right after the second vehicle fill. This is because of fossil diesel sediments in your vehicle. In Contrast Environ Biodiesel is a mild solvent. It will clear many diesel deposits that have accumulated in your fuel tank. It will not cause an increased frequency of filter changes after your first filter change.
    
5. What are the benefits of biodiesel?
   Environmental
   Environ Biodiesel is safer for the environment than petroleum diesel and has less impact on our sensitive ecosystem. It is less toxic than ordinary table salt and is as biodegradable as sugar. Environ Biodiesel is derived from renewable, recycled resources and is major produced by used vegetable oil. Therefore the use of Environ Biodiesel does not significantly contribute to the amount of new green house gases. In comparison petroleum diesel contributes millions of tons of new carbon annually derived form the atmosphere.
   
   Emission Benefits
   Environ Biodiesel reduces particulate matter, carbon monoxide, total hydrocarbon and sulphur dioxide emissions.
   
   Conversion and Engine Adjustments
   None required. A changeover to B100 does not require any engine conversion or adjustments. Due to the solvent characteristic of biodiesel, a fuel filter change is recommended after the second vehicle fill due to the cleaning effects of biodiesel to the fuel tank and fuel lines.
   
   Lubricity
   Environ Biodiesel has much better lubrication properties than petroleum diesel. This will increase reliability and the life of your engine.
   
   Safety in Handle and Storage
   Environ Biodiesel is safer than petroleum diesel to handle and to store. Biodiesel does not produce dangerous vapours at normal ambient temperatures. It has a higher flash point (180°C) than traditional petroleum diesel (70°C) an d is non-corrosive for human contact.
   
   Engine Power
   The energy release of Environ biodiesel is about the same as for petroleum diesel. Therefore, engine torque and horsepower remain virtually the same.