Biodiesel Fuel Quality and Proper handling

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Biodiesel Fuel Quality and Proper handling
Hoon Ge Edward Gorr
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National Biodiesel Board

• Represents the biodiesel industry as the
  coordinating body for research and development in
  the US. 
• Founded in 1992 by state soybean commodity
  groups.
• NBBs membership is comprised of state, national,
  and international feedstock and feedstock
  processor organizations, biodiesel suppliers,
  fuel marketers and distributors, and technology
  providers.

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History of Biodiesel
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Machinery Exhibit 1900 Worlds Fair

• Rudolph Diesel demonstrated his compression
  ignition engine, which at the request of the
  French Government, ran on peanut oil.

www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/1900fair.html
- Jeffrey Howe
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History of Biodiesel

• Vegetable oils were used in diesel engines until
  the 1920's when engines began using diesel fuel

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History of Biodiesel

• Energy crunch of the 1970s stimulated biofuels
  research but federal research monies disappeared
  in the 1980s.

• First literature use of the term biodiesel is
  found in a Chinese paper published in 1988. The
  next paper using that term appeared in 1991.

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Biodiesel 101
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Biodiesel Defined

• Biodiesel, n. -- a fuel comprised of mono-alkyl
  esters of long chain fatty acids derived from
  vegetable oils or animal fats, designated B100,
  and meeting the requirements of ASTM D 6751.
• Biodiesel blend, n. -- a blend of biodiesel fuel
  meeting ASTM D 6751 with petroleum-based diesel
  fuel designated BXX, where XX is the volume
  percent of biodiesel.

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Definition of Biodiesel

• Chemically
• Mono Alkyl Ester
• Functionally
• Surrogate for petroleum distillates
• Nomenclature
• B100 100 pure Biodiesel, AKA neat
• B20 20 Biodiesel 80 petroleum diesel

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5 Most Common Methyl-Esters in Biodiesel
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Making Biodiesel

• (Catalyst)
• 100 pounds 10 pounds 10 pounds
  100 pounds
• Triglyceride Alcohol Glycerin
  Mono-Alkyl Esters
• __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  _________
• Soy oil Methanol
  Biodiesel
• - Raw Vegetable Oil is NOT Biodiesel!
• - Other biomass products arent Biodiesel
• - Must meet ASTM D 6751

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Biodiesel Raw Materials

• Oil or Fat Alcohol
• Soybean Methanol (common)
• Corn Ethanol
• Canola
• Cottonseed Catalyst
• Sunflower Sodium hydroxide
• Beef tallow Potassium hydroxide
• Pork lard
• Used cooking oils

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Other Ingredients

• Alcohol
• Methanol is primary choice
• Ethanol is possible
• Isopropyl, any alcohol can be used in the
  reaction
• The decision to be made is the cost of the
  material, the reaction time/vessel sizes, the
  cost/capability to recover the excess
• Catalyst
• Sodium Methylate is primary choice
• Potassium Methylate is possible
• NaOH/KOH, while they can be used introduce water
  to the reaction
• Fixed catalysts are being developed for
  efficiency in process
• No catalyst is required, but the yield is low,
  inefficient process

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The Biodiesel Reaction
In the presence of a catalyst
Combining
Yields

• Vegetable Oil
• or
• Animal Fat
• (100 lbs.)
• Methanol or
• Ethanol
• (10 lbs.)

Biodiesel (100 lbs.) Glycerine (10 lbs.)
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Important Biodiesel Parameters

• Removal of Glycerin
• Insured through total and free glycerin tests
• Europe has a percent ester spec but ASTM chose
  not to do
• Will cause injector coking, filter plugging,
  sediment formation
• Shortens shelf life
• Removal of Catalyst
• Insured through sulfated ash test
• May cause injector deposits and/or filter plugging

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Important Biodiesel Parameters

• Removal of Alcohol
• Insured through flash point or GC tests
• May cause premature injector failure, safety
  concern
• Removal of Free Fatty Acids
• Insured through acid number test
• Will cause fuel system deposits and effect fuel
  pump and filter operation

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Biodiesel Attributes

• High Cetane (avg. over 50)
• Ultra Low Sulfur (avg. 2 ppm)
• High Lubricity, even in blends as low at 1-2
• High Energy Balance (3.2 to 1)
• Low Agriculture Inputs Soybeans
• 78 Life Cycle CO2 Reduction
• Renewable, Sustainable
• Domestically Produced
• Reduces HC, PM, CO in existing diesel engines
• Reduces NOx in boilers and home heating

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Biodiesel ASTM D6751

• Property ASTM
  Method Limits Units
• Calcium Magnesium, combined EN 14538
  5 max ppm (ug/g)
• Flash Point (closed cup) D 93
  93 min.
  Degrees C
• Alcohol Control (One of the following must be
  met)
• Methanol Content EN14110 0.2 Max
  volume
• Flash Point D93 130 Min Degrees
• Water Sediment D 2709 0.05 max. vol.
• Kinematic Viscosity, 40 C D 445 1.9 - 6.0
  mm2/sec.
• Sulfated Ash D 874 0.02 max. mass
• Sulfur
• S 15 Grade D 5453 0.0015 max. (15)
  mass (ppm)
• S 500 Grade D 5453 0.05 max. (500)
  mass (ppm)
• Copper Strip Corrosion D 130 No. 3 max.
• Cetane D 613 47 min.
• Cloud Point D 2500 Report Degrees C
• Carbon Residue 100 sample D 4530 0.05 max.
  mass
• Acid Number D 664 0.50 max. mg KOH/g
• Free Glycerin D 6584 0.020 max. mass

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ASTM - D6751 (B100)

• Review your fuel analysis to ensure incoming fuel
  meets agreed upon specifications
• If either the biodiesel or generic diesel fuel
  fails to meet the agreed specification, notify
  your fuel supplier immediately
• Retain samples (quart) minimum should analytical
  work be required to evaluate future issues

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Emissions
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U.S. CO2 Emissions
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Transportation Emissions Increasing
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Biodiesel CO2 Cycle
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Reduction in Emissions
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EPA HD Emissions Averages
Emission Type B100 B20 B2
Total Unburned Hydrocarbons -67 -20 -2.2
Carbon Monoxide -48 -12 -1.3
Particulate Matter -47 -12 -1.3
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) 10 2 .2
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Historical Overview of NOx Issue

• Up until early in 2005 it was widely accepted
  that B20 caused a small, 2, increase in NOx
• Conclusion of EPA review published in 2002
• Based in large part on data acquired by McCormick
  and coworkers, Sharp and coworkers, etc.
• In February of 2005 we tested 3 vehicles that
  showed NOx reduction
• Subsequent review of EPAs analysis showed that
  nearly half of the data reviewed were for one
  engine model
• Subsequent tests with a range of engine models
  are finding changes in NOx that range roughly
  from about 5 to -5
• Varies with engine model
• Average change is zero
• Dataset is NOT representative of in-use vehicles

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NOx Emissions, Chassis Data

• Bus Chassis Dynamometer Testing
• Using B20 in City Suburban Heavy Vehicle Cycle
• Cummins ISM 2000 Engine.
• Unexpected NOx REDUCTION of 5 with statistical
  confidence of gt99.
• NOx emission changes are caused by differences in
  test cycles and engine technology.

Graph taken from NREL website http//www.nrel.gov
/vehiclesandfuels/npbf/pdfs/38296.pdf
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Supply and Demand
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Biodiesel Demand
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Heating Oil Market

• Almost as much heating oil is sold in the
  Northeast as on highway diesel fuel
• 5.1 billion gallons vs. 5.5 billion gallons
• Heating oil industry is attempting to remake
  itself as more environmentally friendly and
  renewable
• Could provide a good winter outlet for biodiesel
• Work is being done to integrate into Underwriters
  Laboratory certification

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If Every Trucker Used B2
The industry would utilize 761 million gallons of
B100 annually.
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Fuel Availability

• Fuel available through direct shipment from over
  1,956 petroleum distributors nationwide
• Over 1,234 retail filling stations nationwide
• 648 locations are semi-truck accessible
• Movement towards biodiesel at the terminal over
  158 terminals nationwide

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Distribution Locations
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Biodiesel Production Capacity
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Production Locations (9/7/07)
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Size of Current Plants
165 Plants
Construction Capacity 1.38 billion gallons per
year Average Plant Size 16.3 million gallons per
year
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Biodiesel Plants Under Construction and Expansion
(9/7/07)
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Size of Plants Under Construction Expansion

• Construction Capacity 1.89 billion gallons per
  year
• Average Plant Size 18.7 million gallons per year

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Production Capacity by State (9/7/07)
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Production Capacity Trends

• The industry is tending towards larger facilities
• Vegetable oil facilities are larger than recycled
  cooking oil plants
• Plants capable of handling multiple feedstocks
  are becoming more common
• Production capacity does not equal production for
  several reasons
• Some facilities are just starting up
• Some facilities choose to run less than 24/7
• Some facilities have no effectively
  debottlenecked their systems to maximize their
  output
• Some facilities overestimate their capacity

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Blending ULSD and Biodiesel
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ULSD and Biodiesel

• Biodiesel is slightly heavier than petroleum
  diesel with a gravity value of 0.88 versus 0.85.
• Biodiesel should be introduced after diesel fuel
  and should be agitated in the tank during splash
  blending procedures.
• Storage and blending of B100 should be maintained
  at 10 degrees F above the B100s cloud and pour
  point to blend successfully.
• Blends will not separate in
• the presence of water.

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Blending Options (Splash)

• The biodiesel and diesel fuel are loaded into a
  tank separately with relatively little mixing
  occurring as the fuels are placed in the tank.

• The tank is usually the actual delivery truck.

• The delivery truck movement as well as the
  physical drop at the end users site provides
  adequate agitation to successfully blend the
  fuels.

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Blending Options (In-Tank Blend)

• Biodiesel and diesel fuel are loaded separately,
  or at the same time through different incoming
  sources, but at high speeds which sufficiently
  mix without the need for additional mixing,
  recirculation or agitation.
• Similar to splash blending but not dependent on
  delivery activity to continue mixing procedures.

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Blending Options (Bottom Loading)

• B20 is frequently blended in bottom loading tank
  trucks
• Biodiesel loaded first, followed by diesel fuel
  where mixing begins.
• Putting B100 into a cold empty truck can cause
  the B100 to gel which prohibits mixing properly

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Blend Options (In-Line Blend)

• Biodiesel is added to a stream of diesel fuel as
  it travels through a pipe or hose in such as way
  that the biodiesel and diesel fuel become
  thoroughly mixed by the turbulence encountered in
  the pipe.

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Why Blend Biodiesel into ULSD?

• Compatible with the compression ignition platform
  and with diesel fuel itself
• Greatly enhances lubricity of ULSD
• Compatible with 2007 diesel engine catalysts
• Aids with ULSD conductivity issues
• Reduces harmful emissions
• Power and performance virtually unchanged
• Seamless transparent with existing petroleum
  infrastructure, (liquid not gaseous)
• Promotes national energy security
• Renewable, non-toxic, green blend stock option

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ULSD
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ULSD Lubricity

• Sulfur compounds are natural lubricants in
  diesel.
• ULSD regulations are causing major concerns with
  diesel engine performance.
• ASTM lubricity requirement effective Jan 1, 2005
  for diesel fuels.
• ASTM D 6079
• -High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR)
• -Wear Scar Maximum 520 micrometers

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Biodiesel Adds Significant Lubricity to ULSD
The average lubricity of Biodiesel blends compare
to lubricity additives.
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Lubricity
Effects of Biodiesel on the Lubricity of Diesel
fuel.
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Cold Weather Operability
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CFPP Testing of ULSD Bio Blends
Sample Description CFPP F, Base Fuel CFPP F w/ Additive
ULSD -2 -22
B11 ULSD (3x) 1 -20
B20 ULSD(4x) 3 -17
B5 ULSD -1 -18
B2 ULSD -2 -20
B2 ULSD -2 -22
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2007 Engines
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2007 Model Year Engines

• EPA regulations require reduced sulfur in diesel
  fuel for 2007 model year engines
• 80 of highway diesel fuel must be ULSD (lt 15ppm
  sulfur) beginning june1, 2006
• Catalyzed Diesel Particulate Filters
• can eliminate 99 of solid particles
• (soot metals) and eliminate
• gt90 of semi-volatile
• hydrocarbons.
• Source EPA

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Diesel Particle Filters (DPF)

• Diesel particle filters (DPF) are found in all
  2007 model year diesel vehicles.
• What possible advantages or disadvantages may
  result from using biodiesel blends in these
  engines?
• The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
  has conducting a study in order to define these
  effects on DPFs.

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Indicators of DPF Performance

• Filter regeneration rate increased significantly
  when using blends as low as B5. Lower
  particulate temperature and less particulate
  input contributed.

Biodiesel Effects on Diesel Particle Filter
Performance. National Renewable Energy
Laboratory, March 2006.
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Materials Compatibility

• B100 may adversely affect some elastomers such as
  natural or nitrile rubbers over time.
• Most elastomers used after 1993 are compatible
  with B100 (Viton/Teflon).
• Blends (B20) effect is less, or non-existent.
• Normal monitoring of hoses and gaskets for leaks
  is sufficient with B20.
• Consult with your parts supplier or
• mechanical engineering partners.

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Materials Compatibility

• Biodiesel and biodiesel blends will form high
  sediment levels when in contact with the
  following metals
• -Brass, Bronze, Copper, Lead, Tin and Zinc
• Biodiesel is compatible with
• -Mild and Stainless Steel, Aluminum

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Biodiesel Position with OEMs

• Original Equipment Manufacturers
• B100 Must Meet ASTM D 6751
• Most OEM HQs have B20 experience
• Wont void warrantee
• Problems caused by the fuel are the
  responsibility of the fuel supplier
• Want to see additional experience in the field
• Higher blends OKd based on experience of OEM and
  their technology

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Housekeeping
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• No matter where you are in the supply chain both
  you and your staff are responsible for ensuring
  optimum storage environments for your fuels
• The three basic ways which fuel may become
  contaminated are air, water and the fuel itself

Clean Tanks
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Exposure to Air

• Enters through vent pipes and contains large
  amounts of moisture.
• Generally displaces the fuel as tank is emptied.
• It is not practical to keep air from entering the
  tank.
• Will increase the oxidation of fuel.
• Do not store fuels for long periods of time in
  partially empty tanks without stabilizers.
• Consider desiccant dryers.

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Water

• Free water in the fuel system accelerates
  corrosion and fuel degradation, it can also
  create a fertile growing place for bugs.
• Poor tank design has made complete removal of
  water impossible.
• Enters mostly as condensation from air. Vents
  and seals that are poorly
  constructed or
  
  maintained can
  allow water to
  
  infiltrate the
  storage tank.

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Exposure to Fuel Contaminants

• Stored fuel will degrade forming insoluble
  materials.
• Insolubles will plug filters, foul injectors and
  form combustion system deposits which promotes
  fuel system corrosion.
• Fuel can bring in contaminants during the
  delivery process, sand, dirt etc.
• Lack of housekeeping practices will absolutely
  increase operational headaches.

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Maintaining Your Fuel Quality

• Begin by specifying ASTM designed fuels, 6751 and
  975
• Reference cold weather performance and other
  special needs prior to ordering
• Be proactive with general housekeeping practices
• Maintain optimum storage conditions
• Execute a quarterly fuel analysis program to
  ensure good preventative measures.

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Steps to Maintaining Fuel

• Store Fuel in Clean, Dry Dark Environment
• Keep Tank Topped off to eliminate head space
• Monitor hoses, fill/vapor caps, gaskets for leaks
• Storage in on-site tanks should be limited to
  less than 6 months.
• Once a year send your fuel to lab to be tested
  for microbial contamination

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Tips for Biodiesel Handling

• In the winter months, its important to use
  appropriate additives to ensure good
  winter-weather operability.
• If any biodiesel is spilled, it is important to
  clean it up quickly. Pure biodiesel may remove
  paint from equipment.

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Tips for Biodiesel Handling

• When switching from diesel fuel to biodiesel
  blend, it may be necessary to change the fuel
  filter an extra time or two.

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Quality Issues
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Biodiesel Issue

• Monoglyceride Build-up (rare)
• Monoglyceride is one substance that can
  precipitate out of fuel if the glycerin levels
  are too high in the biodiesel used in the blend

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Other Issues We have SeenParaffin Wax

• High level of paraffin material could be from the
  way ULSD is processed.
• When the temperature of the fuel is at or below
  its cloud point, paraffin material will
  precipitate out and collect on the bottom of the
  tank.
• Paraffin build-up does not come from biodiesel
  fuel.

Icing of the filter
Since the temperatures of engines are warm, any
moisture picked up within the engine can be
brought back to the fuel lines. This moisture
can freeze overnight in low ambient temperatures.
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Sediment/Rust build-up

• Some of the filters had solid sediment within the
  folds and solid particles in the filter casing.
• Sediment present in the fuel or rust particles
  from within the engine can collect over time and
  plug the filter even when there are not
  necessarily problems with the fuel.

Oxidation
Because many newer engines run at higher
temperatures, there may be a black asphaltene
type material collecting on the filter. This
phenomenon has been seen all around the country,
often in newer engines.
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Microbial Growth

• Several filters showed high content of live
  microbial organisms or a build-up of dead
  microbial material. The filters with microbial
  contamination often had an odor different from
  the normal fuel smell.
• The lack of sulfur in biodiesel and ULSD aids in
  the build-up of such organisms since sulfur is a
  key component of many biocides and is a natural
  inhibitor of bacterial and fungal growth.

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What Are Microbes?

• Microbes are bacteria or fungus that live and
  propagate in fuel.
• They live at the fuel/water interface.
• The hydrocarbons in the fuel provide the food and
  the water provides the oxygen.
• This environment is needed for living,
• growth, and reproduction.

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Where Do They Come From?

• Air
• Contains airborne microorganisms, yeast and mold
  spores, and dirt particles that can enter through
  tank vents.
• Water
• Water, unless sterilized, can contain a variety
  microorganisms.

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Treatment and Prevention

• Biocides
• Three major groups Fuel soluble, Water soluble,
  and Universally soluble.
• Need to be EPA registered and compatible with the
  lubricant.
• Preventing Fuel Contamination
• Preventing contamination from air and water
  requires proper tank maintenance and cleaning

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Biocide Universally Soluble

• Stable in both fuel and water.
• Primarily fuel soluble with sufficient water
  solubility to perform in both phases.
• Can be transported throughout the fuel system and
  be effective against biofilms and bottom water
  microbes.
• Contains sulfur.
• Relatively expensive.

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Preventing Contamination Tank Cleaning
Clean Tanks

• Can be expensive and disruptive.
• Needs to be used in conjunction with a biocide
  treatment.
• The biocide should be used after the tank is
  clean, then fuel should be added (to eliminate
  microbes collected on the bottom of the tank).
• As a preventative measure, it is important to
  keep tanks as full of fuel as possible, and to
  keep the amount of air in the tank minimal.

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Renewable Fuel Standard and RINs
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How it all began

• Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct05) provides for
  a renewable fuels requirement.

The RFS Program took effect September 1, 2007
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Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs)

• RINs are generated by renewable fuel producers
  and importers and assigned to batches that they
  transfer
• Represent volumes of renewable fuel produced.
• RINs are the tools obligated parties utilize to
  demonstrate compliance with their annual
  renewable fuel volume obligations.

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RIN Codes

• The Renewable Identification Number (RIN) is a
  38-character numeric code in the format
• KYYYYCCCCFFFFFBBBBBRRDSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEE
• K RIN assignment code (1assigned,
  2unassigned)
• YYYY Year batch is produced/imported (when it
  leaves the facility)
• CCCC Company registration ID
• FFFFF Facility registration ID
• BBBBB Producer assigned batch number
• RR Equivalence Value for the renewable fuel
• D Renewable type code (1cellulosic
  2non-cellulosic)
• SSSSSSSS RIN Block Starting Number
• EEEEEEEE RIN Block Ending Number

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Equivalence Values

• The Equivalence Value indicates how many
  gallon-RINs can be generated for each gallon of
  renewable fuel
• The EPA has specified the Equivalence Value for
  several renewable fuels using volumetric energy
  content in comparison to ethanol (adjusted for
  renewable content)
• Corn-ethanol 1.0
• Cellulosic biomass ethanol 2.5
• Biodiesel (alkyl esters) 1.5
• Renewable diesel 1.7
• Biobutanol 1.3

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Compliance by Marketers/Producers

• Biodiesel Producer or Importer
• Must attach RINs to volumes of fuel and transfer
  those RINs for any blends greater than B80
  (on-road)
• An assigned RIN cannot be transferred to another
  party without simultaneously transferring a
  volume of renewable fuel to that same party.
• ("Transfer" means a change in ownership, not
  custody Change in custody but not ownership has
  no RIN responsibilities)

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Compliance

• At the end of each quarter
• Cannot own any more assigned RINs (with K 1)
  than gallons of renewable fuel (adjusted for its
  Equivalence Value)

Sum of assigned gallon-RINs

Volume of renewable fuel owned X Equivalence
Value per volume

• This requirement ensures that, at least
  quarterly, RINs have been transferred with volume
  and obligated parties have opportunities to get
  RINs

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Quarterly Reporting

• RIN Generation Report
• Each facility owned by a renewable fuel producer
  must report information pertaining to the RINs
  generated and attached to a batch produced or
  imported.
• RIN Transaction Report
• Any transaction where biodiesel produced is sold
  to a second party will need a separate report
  submitted to document change of ownership
  transactions
• (including providing registration information
  for 2nd party)
• RIN Activity Report
• Summary report for RIN related activity during a
  quarter for RINs owned by the reporting party.
  Includes status (assigned or separated) volumes
  of renewable fuel owned at the end of a quarter
  current year RINs owned at start of quarter etc.

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Annual Reporting

• Attest Engagement
• Annual attest engagement completed by a CPA or
  certified internal auditor to verify the accuracy
  of the information contained in the reports
  submitted to EPA by covered entities.
• Due Date Attest Engagements are due May 31st of
  the year following compliance year. (Ex. May 31,
  2009 for compliance year 2008).

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Registration with the EPA

• Any entity that owns or intends to own biodiesel
  with RINs attached is required to register with
  the EPA.
• Registration with the EPA is required prior to
  owning fuel with RINs attached.
• www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/fuels/rfsforms.htm.

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Additional RFS Resources

• Renewable Fuel Standard Regulations
  www.epa.gov/otaq/renewablefuels/rfs-finalrule.pdf.
  
• Compliance Help Information www.epa.gov/otaq/renew
  ablefuels/index.htm.
• PMAA is working with their state associations in
  an effort to disseminate information to their
  member marketers as quickly as possible to help
  educate them on their compliance requirements.

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BQ-9000
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BQ-9000 Quality Assurance Program
Specifies requirements for a quality assurance
program where an organization needs to
demonstrate its ability to provide product that
meets ASTM D 6751 and applicable regulatory
requirements, and to address quality assurance
through the effective application of the
program HELPS ENSURE THAT END-USER IS GETTING
HIGH-QUALITY BIODIESEL!!
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NBB Fuel Quality Policy

• The National Biodiesel Board is a strong
  proponent of ASTM D-6751.
• The National Biodiesel Board created the National
  Biodiesel Accreditation Commission in 2000 and
  charged it with developing a certification
  program for quality biodiesel producers and
  marketers. The resulting certification program is
  BQ-9000.
• NBB will encourage active enforcement of D6751 by
  the IRS, the EPA, the US Department of
  Agriculture, and individual state Weights and
  Measures Bureaus.

http//www.biodiesel.org/resources/fuelqualityguid
e/files/NBB20Fuel20Quality20Policy20.pdf
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Fuel Quality

• Fuel quality is of the utmost concern and
  importance to the biodiesel industry.
• ASTM D 6751 is the specification for biodiesel
  fuels irrespective of the feedstock source and/or
  processing method.
• BQ-9000 Assures cradle-to-grave fuel quality

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Who and What are Accredited

• Two accreditations possible for companies
• BQ-9000 Accredited Producer
• BQ-9000 Certified Marketer
• BQ-9000 accredits companies, not fuel
• There is no such thing as 'BQ-9000 Biodiesel'
• BQ-9000 does, however, help insure that biodiesel
  produced and sold will meet D 6751

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Benefits of BQ-9000

• Provides the biodiesel users (individuals,
  fleets, government agencies, etc.) with a feeling
  of confidence
• Improved consistency saves biodiesel producers
  and marketers time and money by minimizing
  problems with out of specification fuel
• Your competitive position within the industry is
  strengthened as you gain a market advantage
  through recognition of quality

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BQ-9000 Initial Registration

• Complete the Application
• Submit Quality Manual
• Pay 1000 application fee
• Provide proof of EPA Registration

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BQ-9000 Accreditation

• The Commission reviews the application
• and application materials
• Applications considered administratively complete
  shall be accepted for processing
• and audit.
• 2,500 Certification Audit Fee

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BQ-9000 Accreditation

• Auditor is assigned, establishes the audit
  schedule with applicant.
• Desk audit to verify written compliance
• On-site audit to verify compliance.
• The Commission reviews results of audits, votes
  on the companys status.
• If applicant passes audit, Commission grants
  accreditation for 2 years.

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Accreditation Timeline
Avg. Length (days) Accreditation Step
Quality Manual, Application Audit Fees Received
7-10 Quality Manual from NBAC to Auditor
10 Desk Audit
180 Set Onsite Audit Date Resolve Desk Audit Issues (scheduled 6 months from implementation date of all elements of quality system)
1.5 Registration Audit
30 Resolve Nonconformances
10 Final Report Recommendations
10-21 NBAC Meets Approves
249-263 Total
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ALWAYS BUY PRODUCT FROM BQ-9000 CERTIFIED
PRODUCERS OR MARKETERS!!!
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Accredited Producers (19)
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Certified Marketers (9)
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BQ-9000 Information Through the NBB
www.bq-9000.org
www.biodiesel.org www.nbb.org
Find information on the requirements for the
program and a list of accredited
producers/marketers on the NBB website.
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Biodiesel Resources
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Educational Resources

• BEN Biodiesel Education Network
• Web-based resource specifically for petroleum
  marketers
• Partnership between NBB/PMAA
• www.pmaa.org
• www.biodiesel.org

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NBB Resources www.biodiesel.org

• Technical Library
• Biodiesel Bulletin
• Informational Resources

• Technical Resources
• Educational Videos Available
• On-line Database Spec Sheets

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Other Biodiesel Resources

• www.bbibiofuels.com
• Biodiesel Magazine
• A MUST HAVE magazine
• Biodiesel Industry Directory On-Line

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Biodiesel Help-line

• Established to
• Provide triage for fuel problems
• problems not adequately addressed by
  distributors/producers
• Diagnose/analyze/assist with problems from
• customers
• fleets
• fuel distributors
• Provide assistance through chemical analysis
• Through the use of third party Lab
• Help provide assistance to users to ensure the
  image/integrity of Biodiesel is maintained.

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Contact Information

• The National Biodiesel Helpline is
• For when you cannot get help elsewhere.
• Not meant for General guidance issues.
• You should always begin by asking your fuel
  supplier, they will most likely be able to answer
  your question more accurately.

800-929-3437 952-473-0182
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Questions