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Archive for May 6th, 2008

by Dark Sith

People are turning to cleaner sources of energy. because of worldwide climate change and rising global temperatures. Biodiesel is an alternative fuel that can make the Earth a healthier place to live in. Today, there is increasing expansion in the production, distribution and use of this fuel.

Biodiesel is derived from a process called transesterification, where animal fats and plant oils are processed into the substances of the fuel. In 1853, scientists J. Patrick and E. Duffy had conducted a kind of transesterification of vegetable oil.

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by Dark Sith

When you think of diesel fuel, what instantly comes to mind? Diesel-engine cars. Nowadays, these cars are becoming popular because of skyrocketing gas prices. However, diesel fuel is not only used in cars. In fact, it has lots of other applications. One device that uses diesel fuel is a diesel generator, which is used all around the world, usually as an emergency power supply.

A diesel generator is the product of a diesel engine and an electrical generator put together. These generators are used for two main purposes. One purpose is to provide power as a regular source of electricity, while the other purpose is to act as an emergency power supply.

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