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Biodiesel & Bus Fleets – Fuel Quality Perspective

Biodiesel & Bus Fleets – Fuel Quality Perspective. Richard Nelson National Biodiesel Board 800-841-5849. The National Biodiesel Board. Represents the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the United States. 

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Biodiesel & Bus Fleets – Fuel Quality Perspective

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  1. Biodiesel & Bus Fleets – Fuel Quality Perspective Richard Nelson National Biodiesel Board 800-841-5849

  2. The National Biodiesel Board Represents the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the United States.  Founded in 1992 by state soybean commodity groups. Today NBB’s membership is comprised of state, national, and international feedstock and feedstock processor organizations, biodiesel suppliers, fuel marketers and distributors, and technology providers.

  3. Renewable Fuel Standard - 2

  4. Fuel Quality & Standards • ASTM Specifications exist for: • B5 and lower • B6 to B20 • B100 (ASTM D 6751-09) Performance-based Standards • Industry-wide Fuel Quality Program BQ-9000 (www.bq-9000.org) • Insures for “supply-chain management” (from feedstock through fuel use)

  5. Emissions & Health MSHA (US Department of Labor – Mining Safety and Health Administration) recognizes biodiesel as the least expensive means for reducing underground worker exposure to DPM – this is a direct worker health issue

  6. Accredited Producer Focus A system for monitoring the production of biodiesel to the ASTM D 6751 specification. Sampling Shipping Storage Retain Samples Testing Certified Marketer Focus A system for the handling and distribution of biodiesel that maintains the fuel properties at the ASTM D 6751 specification. Sampling and Testing Shipping Blending Retain Samples Shipping Storage Supply Chain Management “cradle” “grave”

  7. OEM Warranty Statements & Biodiesel • All major U.S. OEMs support at least B5 and lower blends, provided they are made with biodiesel meeting ASTM D 6751 • Most OEMs recommending use of BQ-9000 • More than 55% of U.S. manufacturers now support B20 or higher blends in at least some of their equipment • Several more OEMs completing testing toward B20 support • http://www.biodiesel.org/resources/oems

  8. Case Study: Cincinnati Metro • Biodiesel pioneer…began with pilot tests in 90s • Has since used B5 – B99 in fleet of 340 buses • After Hurricane Katrina, Metro opted to switch to B99 • Stuck with B20 in winter • Supports green mission and generates positive press…Metro is talked about in press often • Many, many others: SF, KC, St. Louis, etc.

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