Biodiesel production equipment "HiBD-β" delivered to Chulalongkorn University in Thailand as part of JICA/JST's SATREPS project (Japan-Thailand joint research on new biodiesel).

Catalytic cracking using a catalyst removes oxygen-containing components from waste cooking oil and fats and oils containing impurities, producing hydrocarbons mainly composed of olefins and paraffins with 9 to 24 carbon atoms without producing by-products, with high efficiency and low cost. Generate. ``BDF (FAME)'', which is a conventional oil conversion method using methanol, produces fatty acid methyl ester, whereas ``HiBD'', which can produce hydrocarbon oil, is of high quality, so it can be used for engine resin and rubber. There is no deterioration of parts, no acid/sludge generation, and no quality deterioration due to heat effects. Therefore, it is said that the limit for the mixing ratio of BDF to light oil is 20 to 30%, but with HiBD it is possible to use 100% neat.

Compared to the conventional methods BDF (FAME) and BHD, it has the following superior features.

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BDF (FAME) requires methanol, BHD requires hydrogen, but HiBD only requires an inexpensive catalyst.

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BDF (FAME) produces glycerin as a by-product and requires a water washing process and wastewater treatment to separate it, but HiBD does not.

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Since the reaction is carried out at around 400°C and normal pressure, the equipment is simple and equipment costs are low, making it possible to operate even in small-scale facilities.

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Because it has a low pour point (-15℃ or less), it can be used as diesel fuel without being blended with light oil.