Kaniva,
Victoria is a large oil seed growing area, what could be better
than to grow and use biodiesel for our farming
operation.
This site
covers Steven Hobbs's personal journey, research and resources
available to those who wish to do the same.
Benefits of Biodiesel
Renewable
Fuel. Can be made from any tri-glyceride oil molecule.
Reduced
emissions - B20 reduced by 16%; B100 reduced by 60%.
Positive
energy balance. Fossil 0.75:1
Low
toxicity. LD 50 test greater than 17.4g/kg body weight.
Biodiesel is 10 times less toxic than table salt.
Biodiesel degrades
rapidly in the environment, same rate as sugar.
Within 28 days, pure Biodiesel degrades 85%-88% in water.
Biodiesel is Safe
to handle. High flashpoint.
Diesel 125 degrees F; Biodiesel over 300 degrees F.
