Testing for Small-Scale Biodiesel QualityDespite broad international usage of biodiesel, and despite the US government’s thorough testing and support thereof, Springboard Biodiesel receives a great many questions along biodiesel fuel and engine compatibility.
ASTM Specifications for BiodieselFirst and foremost, these are the ASTM specifications for biodiesel. If your fuel meets ASTM D6571 specs, then the US government (and Springboard Biodiesel) assures you that it will operate flawlessly in your diesel engine.
However, not many people are in the habit of subjecting every batch or their fuel to ASTM testing – it takes time and it’s expensive. We recognize that nothing can completely replace the confidence given by having a certified laboratory ensure that fuel is up to spec and meets all the appropriate standards. However, we are proud to have designed a small-scale biodiesel processor, the BioPro, that has earned a trusted reputation for repeatable ASTM biodiesel production. Our processors have time and again met all the ASTM specs when sent in to various laboratories, by numerous in-house tests and third parties. Did I Do it Right?
However, there is always a batch about which you wonder: Did I do it right? Did I follow all the steps correctly? Is this what biodiesel is supposed to look like? To answer that nagging uncertainty, we have outlined a variety of tests that can be conducted by the home biodiesel user to ensure that the fuel that you burn will be of the best quality.
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