Biodiesel Quality, Blending, and Distribution Premier Energy and - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Biodiesel Quality, Blending, and Distribution Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 1

Quality • Biodiesel Types  Animal Fats  Vegetable Oil  Recycled cooking oil Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 2

Saturated fatty acid content Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 3

Diesel Comparison Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 4

Specifications Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 5

Quality • Biodiesel Types • Cold Weather Properties Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 6

Cold Weather Properties Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 7

Quality • Biodiesel Types • Cold Weather Properties • BQ9000 Certification • http://www.biodiesel.org/using- biodiesel/handling-use Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 8

Blending • Splash Blending – Combine both Bio and Conventional on truck – Best practice to circulate if possible – Typically not a homogenous mix Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 9

Blending • Ratio Inline Blending – Bio is injected into conventional diesel line. – Product is blended before entering truck. – Best practice for a consistent blend. Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 10

Coleman Oil Company Inline Blender • 40,000 gallon U/G biodiesel tank • 40,000 gallon U/G conv. diesel tk • PLC controller • Control valves and meter feedback • Truck loading arm • Driver interface for picking blend Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 11

Lewiston, ID Coleman Oil Company Inline Blender Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 12

Lewiston, ID Coleman Oil Inline Ratio Blender Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 13

Lewiston, ID Coleman Oil Inline Ratio Blender Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 14

Lewiston, ID Coleman Oil Inline Ratio Blender Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 15

Lewiston, ID Coleman Oil Inline Ratio Blender Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 16

Lewiston, ID Coleman Oil Inline Ratio Blender Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 17

Lewiston, ID Coleman Oil Inline Ratio Blender Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 18

Lewiston, ID Coleman Oil Inline Ratio Blender Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 19

Distribution • Wholesale, 9000 gallon loads • Wholesale, 500 – 3000 gallon loads • Retail, at select fuel stations Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 20

Jim Cach Coleman Oil Company (208) 799-2019 (W) jim@colemanoil.com Premier Energy and Logistics Partner 21