Title: Unit 4 Homework Assignment
Course: BFM 202 Biodiesel Production > Section: BFM 202 Biodiesel Production

Unit 4 Homework Assignment

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BFM 202 Biodiesel Production Unit 4 Homework Assignment has been adapted from "ENGY 131 Unit 4 Homework" by Southeastern Illinois College.

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Based on the unit readings,
answer these questions
in a document.
Short Answers: 10 points each

1. What is the predominant feedstock for biodiesel production? Explain why. (page 47 chapter 4.2)
2. How does animal fat measure up as a feedstock against plant material? (page 48 chapter 4.2)
3. What are four factors used to determine the feasibility of a feedstock? List two promising sources of relatively pure triglycerides described in the text. (page 49 chapter 4.2)
4. What ethanol bioproduct is a possible feedstock for biodiesel production? In what quantities is it available? (page 53 chapter 4.2)
5. Methanol is currently the least expensive alcohol used to make biodiesel, why is it preferred over ethanol? (page 54 chapter 4.2)

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