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New 'FatBox' Device Produces Biodiesel from Solid Animal Fats

November 15, 2007 | 3 Comments

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Los Angeles, CA [RenewableEnergyAccess.com] Fat may no longer be a negative thing, at least when it comes to producing biodiesel. FatBox, a device developed by Pacific Natural Energy (PNE) may make fat a valuable resource. It has the ability to transform fat into fuel.

"Animal fats are a viable alternative to vegetable oil in the biodiesel production market."

--Eric McLeod, CEO, Pacific Natural Energy

The process uses raw animal fats, or feedstocks, that are loaded into the FatBox, which then liquefies them to be used in biodiesel production. It takes approximately 15 pounds of animal fats to yield one gallon of usable feedstock.

Pacific Natural is also the developer of the BioBox which makes vegetable oils ready to use in biodiesel production.

"The FatBox is designed to work in conjunction with our BioBox," said Eric McLeod, PNE's founder and CEO. "Animal fats are a viable alternative to vegetable oil in the biodiesel production market."

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terry-badger-44052

November 16, 2007

what does the 14 pounds of by-product consist of, and is it usable for anything?

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steven-rosenberg-28352

November 18, 2007

Your question is a good one, however your math is wrong. A gallon of bio-diesel may weigh around 8 pounds so the missing volume would be less than your analysis.

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tom-will-56446

November 19, 2007

ConocoPhillips and Tyson have an agreement to convert Tyson's pork, beef, and chicken fat into diesel fuel. They will use a hydrotreating process and blend it with normal diesel production. As I recall, all of Tyson's fat will yield only 15,000 barrels/day of diesel...a drop in the bucket but every little bit helps.

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