Good questions. I spoke with the CIO at SunEco and he confirms what other algae biodiesel people have said (and tests show) that algae biodiesel is virtually indistinguishable from petroleum diesel on a performance level. However, the algae biodiesel has numerous environmental benefits. Also, algae biodiesel would cost less than 50% than diesel at today's price of about $55 per barrel of oil.
Second, "B100" could be used instead of a blend. The reason that the blend was used was to simulate actual conditions right now (where there wouldn't be a sufficient supply of algae biodiesel to meet everyone's full needs), so the biodiesel would be used to extend the availability of traditional diesel.
It seems to have potential, if the lubricity is indeed better. It definately needs some improved testing (long term) it is confusing as to why the 20% blend would have the best fuel economy as opposed to either straight ULSD or the 50/50 blend. It makes me wonder what the exact paramaters of the test are? It is really good to see it has good lubricity and energy properties.
Good questions. I spoke with the CIO at SunEco and he confirms what other algae biodiesel people have said (and tests show) that algae biodiesel is virtually indistinguishable from petroleum diesel on a performance level. However, the algae biodiesel has numerous environmental benefits. Also, algae biodiesel would cost less than 50% than diesel at today's price of about $55 per barrel of oil.
TheAutoChannel 2 years ago
Second, "B100" could be used instead of a blend. The reason that the blend was used was to simulate actual conditions right now (where there wouldn't be a sufficient supply of algae biodiesel to meet everyone's full needs), so the biodiesel would be used to extend the availability of traditional diesel.
TheAutoChannel 2 years ago
It seems to have potential, if the lubricity is indeed better. It definately needs some improved testing (long term) it is confusing as to why the 20% blend would have the best fuel economy as opposed to either straight ULSD or the 50/50 blend. It makes me wonder what the exact paramaters of the test are? It is really good to see it has good lubricity and energy properties.
bigretardhalo 2 years ago