Providing the right technology for Providing the right technology for small/medium/large scale small/medium/large scale

production production

of good quality of good quality BIODIESELBIODIESEL

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• PlantingPlanting

• HarvestingHarvesting

• Pressing (hot or cold)Pressing (hot or cold)

Rapeseed-Rapeseed- Brassica NapusBrassica Napus

Canola

1190 l/ha

952 l/ha952 l/ha

SunflowerSunflower

SoyaSoya446 l/ha446 l/ha

1892 1892 l/hal/ha

Jatropha CurcusJatropha Curcus

Coconut

Cocos nucifera

2700 l/ha2700 l/ha

Oil Palm Oil Palm 5950 l/ha5950 l/ha

ALGAEALGAE

Parameters to be defined but Parameters to be defined but we understand that the yield we understand that the yield is more favourable than most is more favourable than most

fruits/kernels.fruits/kernels.

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TRANSESTRIFICATION TRANSESTRIFICATION PROCESSPROCESS

Technically…..Technically…..

• Triglycerides + alcohol methyl esters and glycerolTriglycerides + alcohol methyl esters and glycerol

• Biodiesel often referred to as methyl ester e.g Biodiesel often referred to as methyl ester e.g Rapeseed Methyl Ester (RME)Rapeseed Methyl Ester (RME)

• Chemical process referred to as a base-catalysed Chemical process referred to as a base-catalysed transtrans-esterification.-esterification.

• Straight forward but needs to be done right.Straight forward but needs to be done right.

NaOH, Temp

Titrate the amount of Titrate the amount of catalystcatalyst• Different oils have different levels of Different oils have different levels of

free fatty acids FFAs.free fatty acids FFAs.• These need to be titrated with catalyst.These need to be titrated with catalyst.• A simple dip stick test works well and A simple dip stick test works well and

shows the pH according to colour bandsshows the pH according to colour bands• Read off the amount of catalyst to add Read off the amount of catalyst to add

from the chart and table suppliedfrom the chart and table supplied• Easy!Easy!

What makes the BD400 so effective?What makes the BD400 so effective?Pressurised reactor allows the reaction to be carried out at 85°C w/o methanol boiling off. (Well above “normal” methanol boiling point.) This drives the reaction forwards.

Inner stainless steel core, outer stainless steel jacket. Insulated.

Good proven mixing. Gives exceptional mixing of reactants not just circulation.

100% methanol

70% methanol

85% methanol

55% methanol

40% methanol

17-20% methanol

Methanol vapour The reaction works best with high concentrations of methanol and high temp.

Add hot oil to warm methanol + catalyst.

Gives very high initial methanol:oil ratio – optimal.

Minimal vapour space/loss.

Incr. pressure & temp to 85°C. Good mixing to complete the reaction

Add oil to methanol, not methanol to oil

Settling/Storage tankSettling/Storage tank

Capacity 1200 litresEmpty weight 180 kg

Dimensions 1.2m (W), 1.2m (D), 3m (H)

3mm thick stainless steel vessel

The biodiesel and glycerine The biodiesel and glycerine producedproduced

BD

G

1 hour (+)

Methyl Ester

Glycerine

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Filtering,Washing and Filtering,Washing and PolishingPolishing

Biodiesel Dry Washing & Biodiesel Dry Washing & PolishingPolishing

Adding Dry Washing PowderAdding Dry Washing Powder

Here our dry washing powder is being

added to the filter.  It is soft and white.

Similar in consistency to talcum powder.

From WCO From RBD

MagnesolMagnesolTMTM

•Free glycerine - tests prove an 85% reduction in 20 min

•Water removal - tests prove a 60% reduction in 20 min

•Methanol content reduced from 0.113% to 0.011% 90% reduction in 20 min

•Soap – tests; from 651mg/kg to 4mg/kg in 20 min

Reactor

SettlingTank

No. 1

Washing &

Filtering

station

~1 sq m excl storage vessels

Catalyst

Feedstock

Methyl

Easter

Storage

tank

~1 sq m ~1 sq m

Schematic Layout Of Plant

Crude GlycerineStorage

Tank

SettlingTank

No. 2

Alc

oh

ol

Pre HeatedOil

Titration

Scope of Equipment Supply

Asia Biofueltech Sdn Bhd’s

Biodiesel Systems

Reactor Transfer Pump Settling Tank Filtration & Washer Storage Tank

• Our equipment can produce up to 500 litres of methyl Our equipment can produce up to 500 litres of methyl ester per batch – in one hour.ester per batch – in one hour.

• We use stainless steel equipment to process methyl We use stainless steel equipment to process methyl ester.ester.

• It is designed on a Modular concept – i.e. start small It is designed on a Modular concept – i.e. start small and grow to produce 2-3 million litres per year with and grow to produce 2-3 million litres per year with ease. Duplicate to meet demand.ease. Duplicate to meet demand.

• Our equipment is cost effective and capable of Our equipment is cost effective and capable of producing good methyl ester(98% conversion) producing good methyl ester(98% conversion)

• No discharge of dirty effluent from our manufacturing No discharge of dirty effluent from our manufacturing plantplant..

Utilities and Raw Material Utilities and Raw Material requirementsrequirements

• Three (3) phase wiring Three (3) phase wiring • Water SupplyWater Supply• Storage tanks and pumps forStorage tanks and pumps for

– FeedstockFeedstock– AlcoholAlcohol– Methyl EsterMethyl Ester– Crude GlycerineCrude Glycerine

• Feedstock (oil)Feedstock (oil)• AlcoholAlcohol• CataylstCataylst• Methyl Ester Washing powderMethyl Ester Washing powder• OperatorsOperators• Safety equipment (masks)Safety equipment (masks)

First Trial Run on Mitsubishi First Trial Run on Mitsubishi StormStorm

Did a run from Shah Alam to Malacca

Second Trial on Second Trial on Land Rover - DiscoveryLand Rover - Discovery

Diesel powered forklift on biodiesel.Cuts fumes and

unpleasant odours.

Thank you for your attentionThank you for your attention

NO DRILLING NO NO DRILLING NO SPILLINGSPILLINGNO WARS NEEDED to acquire oil

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