BioPro 190 Technical Specs

Processing Capacity

• One 50 gallon batch every 48 hours (23 hours with the BioPro™ 190EX)

Ingredients

• 50 gallons of vegetable oil (feed stock)
• 10 gallons methanol
• 1520 grams (3.3 lbs) NaOH (lye) or 2350 grams (5.2 lbs) KOH (caustic potash)
• 190 mL (0.8 cups) sulfuric acid
• 38 gallons fresh water

Power Requirements

• Standard 115V AC power (15 amps max)
• (50 Hz units available for outside the US)

Reaction Method

• acid catalyzed esterification/base catalyzed transesterification

Wash Method

1. Three stage water wash
2. Spray wash
3. Turbulent wash
4. Turbulent wash followed by evaporative drying cycle

Operation

• PLC controlled automated mode, with switch actuated manual overrides

Weight

• 405 lbs (empty)