Title: Unit 5 Lab
Course: BFM 202 Biodiesel Production > Section: BFM 202 Biodiesel Production

Unit 5 Lab

Lab

Methanol Test

Biodiesel must undergo rigorous testing before it sold on the market. The first, most basic quality test we will perform is the 3/27 test. This is a simple quality control test for checking biodiesel conversion by determining if there are glycerides present. The amount of glycerides present will show how completely the oil was converted into biodiesel.

SAFETY:

- Methanol is a flammable organic chemical.
- Containers should be labeled and covered when not in use.
View the presentation prior to coming to the lab.

"How To Test Biodiesel For Conversion - 3/27 Methanol Test," by Utah Biodiesel Supply, Standard YouTube License

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