can biodiesel can be used for cooking?

Question

biodiesel -prepared from plants

Answer 1

biodiesel-used oils prepared from plants and then recycled as a gasoline alternative

Why would you want to?! You might as well use transmission fluid instead of ketchup at the table...

Answer 2

Vegetable oil will react very similarly to diesel fuel under the conditions inside a diesel engine; i.e. when it is highly compressed, it will heat up and ignite, causing the air in the cylinder to expand, and to push the pistons, in time. If you burned straight unprocessed vegetable oil, however, the fatty acids in the oil would start to congeal and harden (coke up) on the inside of your engine as well as in your fuel injectors, eventually leading to big, expensive engine problems.

Therefore, it is necessary to process your oil to remove the fatty acids-- making the oil more similar to diesel compositionally, or to otherwise devise a system to keep your engine clean of residues from unprocessed oil.

Following is our procedure for edible waste oil transesterification, which we used on our cross country trip. Please always use extreme caution when working with these ingredients.

WARNINGS AND DISCLAIMERS!!!!!!!!!!!
-We are not automotive engineers, chemists nor scientists of any type so this information is still in a crude, explorative stage. Experiment to find what works for you.

-This information was collected from various individuals and has been used by us BUT by no means do we hold any responsibility for anyone attempting to do this process. Essentially this is public information to be used at your own discretion and risk. There is information available regarding transesterification and biodiesel. It is highly recommended to cross-reference and /or to contact someone in the organic chemistry department at a local university.

-This information shall not be resold to any individual but given freely to all who may inquire about this procedure.

-Methanol is toxic. It can be absorbed by the skin and cause nerve deterioration with prolonged usage. If splashed in eyes it can cause blindness and could be fatal if swallowed. Take necessary precautions when using methanol! A good respirator and decent rubber gloves are recommended.

-Lye is also very toxic and burns the skin upon touch. It is also extremely damaging if ingested. It is possible, however to set up a safe means of being able to mix fuel. An outdoor area is preferable or a space with plenty of ventilation. Access to electricity and water are both necessary. Have lots of newspapers and detergent on hand.

-Always mix a small batch first in an old blender to test your ratios. If successful the amounts can be multiplied directly.

NEVER EVER USE ANY OF THE UTENSILS, POTS NOR BLENDER FOR LIQUID NOR FOOD CONSUMPTION AGAIN!!!
Production of Biodiesel for Diesel fuel use
You will need:

* Used or fresh vegetable oil (strained with a coffee filter or cloth)
* Red Devil Lye
* Methanol (dry gas methanol-- we found it at automotive racing stores)
* Isopropyl Alcohol (for tests-- use 99% IPA)
* eyedropper- or other type of 1 milliliter dropper
* PH paper-- available at drug stores-- to test for acidity
* an old blender
* plastic or glass measuring cups or beakers, with metric measures-- and/or a gram scale
* plastic, glass or stainless stirrers and spoons,
* plastic buckets
* rubber gloves, safety glasses, plastic apron

Answer 3

I think it can be used for cooking...
BUT, not as a cooking oil. but for the stove, if you still using a classic stove using oil as the fire-source. have to be careful though...

Answer 4

Best of luck - make sure your will is in order before trying!!

Answer 5

NO, may have been made with methanol.

Answer 6

no.