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Facility Implementation, Production, And Use Of Biodiesel On A University Campus, Michelle Erin Rodio
Facility Implementation, Production, And Use Of Biodiesel On A University Campus, Michelle Erin Rodio
Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses
During the last two years, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has been in the process of having a fully-functional biodiesel processing facility on campus. Within this time, it was shown that biodiesel was a great alternative to diesel fuel based on emissions, performance, and cost, allowing for a grant of $10,000 being awarded to fund the project. Upon properly producing biodiesel, the fuel was tested in a John Deere 2653A tractor to see what differences, if any, existed when using a biodiesel blend over diesel fuel. In doing this, carbon buildup and fuel economy were compared, and a cost analysis conducted. It …