other precautions?
Cold weather operability is one of the biggest concerns in Canada when considering B20 blends. Blends of B2 and B5 are less of a concern in this area, although they are still a consideration in the cloud-point certification of the blended fuel. The cloud point is the most widely accepted measure of cold weather operability limits. On average, a B2 blend will warm the cloud point by 2°C to 3°C. In general, a B20 blend will impact the finished fuel’s cold weather operational temperatures by 7°C to 12°C.

where can I get it?
Biodiesel can be purchased and delivered anywhere in Canada, through us. We will arrange a local supplier or transport from a distant supplier where necessary. Order now.

special storage facilities?
Most tanks designed to store diesel fuel will be adequate for storing B100 or blends of B2,B5 or B20. The fuel should be stored in a clean, dry, dark environment Acceptable storage tank materials include aluminum, steel, fluorinated polyethylene, fluorinated polypropylene, teflon, and most fiberglass materials. Copper, brass, tin and zinc should be avoided. B100 biodiesel and biodiesel blends should not be stored for longer than 6 months. If it becomes necessary to store biodiesel for longer than six months, the acid value should be monitored and additives should be considered. Tanks should be steam cleaned prior to integrating biodiesel.

emissions of biodiesel vis-à-vis diesel?
Biodiesel reduces tailpipe particulate matter (PM), hydrocarbon (HC), and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from most modern four stroke CI engines. In 2002, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a comprehensive technical report of biodiesel emissions data that shows biodiesel use can reduce emissions of particulate matter by 47 percent when compared to petroleum diesel in unmodified diesel engines. The report also verified a 67 percent reduction in unburned hydrocarbons and a 48 percent reduction in carbon monoxide with pure biodiesel (B100).

The use of B20 in a conventional diesel engine results in substantial reductions of unburned hydrocarbons (-20%), carbon monoxide (-12%) and particulate matter (-12%) when compared with emissions from diesel fuel. In addition, the exhaust emissions of sulfur oxides and sulfates (major components of acid rain) from biodiesel are essentially eliminated compared to diesel. Emissions of nitrogen oxides increase slightly (+2%)

mitigate global warming?
Yes. When Biodiesel displaces petroleum, it reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions such as Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Biodiesel has a closed carbon cycle. When fossil fuels are burned, 100% of the CO2 adds to the concentration levels in the air. Because fossil fuels are used to produce biodiesel, the recycling of CO2 with biodiesel is not 100%, but substituting biodiesel for petroleum diesel can reduce life-cycle carbon emissions (LFEs) by 78% or more, depending on the feedstock used. B20 will reduce LFEs on average, by 15.66%.

safer than diesel?
Biodiesel exhaust has a less harmful impact on human health than petroleum diesel fuel. Biodiesel emissions have decreased levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and nitrated PAH compounds have been identified as potential cancer causing compounds. Test results indicate PAH compounds were reduced by 75 to 85 percent, with the exception of benzo(a)anthacene, which was reduced by roughly 50 percent. Targeted nPAH compounds were also reduced dramatically with biodiesel fuel, with 2-nitrofluorene and 1-nitropynene reduced by 90 percent, and the rest of the nPAH compounds reduced to only trace levels.

does biodiesel cost more?
When reviewing the high costs associated with other alternative fuel systems, many fleet managers have determined biodiesel is their least cost strategy to reducing emissions. Use of biodiesel does not require major engine modifications. That means operators keep their fleets, their spare parts inventories, their refueling stations and their skilled mechanics. The only thing that changes is air quality.

B20 in colder climates?
Yes. B20 has been used successfully in a variety of cold climates north and south of the border. The cold flow porpoerties of the B20 blend are mostly determined by the petroleum fraction of the blend. Testing data reveals a 3 to 5 degree F increase in cold flow properties of a 20 percent blend of biodiesel in a Number 2 diesel fuel. For most users this small increase has not resulted in cold filter plugging. If cold flow becomes a concern, implementing the same solutions used with Number 2 diesel fuel are effective: blend the fuel with kerosene, use cold flow enhancing additives, turn on fuel filter or fuel line heaters, store vehicles in or near a building.

more readily available?
Production and distribution infrastructure in Canada is evolving to meet customer demand. The major petroleum distributors do not presently offer biodiesel blends. The Biodiesel industry is focusing on niche markets and targeted applications to grow market share and leverage economies of scale.

answer my questions?
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