National SoyDiesel Development Board standards for biodiesel

Conference · Fri Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1993

OSTI ID:140202

Holmberg, W C; Gavett, E E; Merrill, P N ^[1]; Peeples, J E ^[2]

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1. American Biofuels Association, Washington, DC (United States)
2. Information Resource, Inc., Washington, DC (United States)

Biodiesel (esters derived from vegetable oils and animal fats) has a promising future in the United States. Recent environmental and energy legislation has opened the market for this clean burning, non-toxic, biodegradable fuel. However, this same legislation controls access to that market, requiring extensive testing and demonstrations to verify {open_quotes}equal to or better than{close_quotes} performance and emission reductions compared to {open_quotes}clean diesel.{close_quotes} To an extent unknown in the past, legal requirements, as well as technical specifications, are a determining factor in setting fuel standards. Although Biodiesel has technical hurdles to be overcome in satisfying existing and upcoming alternative and clean fuel regulations, it appears that these impediments are relatively minor. The National SoyDiesel Development Board (NSDB) is funding the engine and fuel testing necessary to achieve US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognition as a cleaner-burning fuel. In addition, the NSDB is also working closely with other feedstock producers, engine manufacturers and governmental agencies on development of fuel standards for Biodiesel. Further, the American Biofuels Association (ABA) is working with the Clinton Administration and Congress to gain incentives for Biodiesel similar to those already available for other biofuels. Through this cooperative effort, Biodiesel is expected to become a viable motor fuel component in the US within the next few years.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)
• OSTI ID: 140202
• Report Number(s): NREL/CP--200-5768-Vol.2; CONF-9308106--Vol.2; ON: DE94000435
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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