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What is biodiesel derived from?
What is biodiesel derived from?
- Synthetic chemicals
- Conventional petroleum-based diesel
- Biologically sourced lipid feedstocks (correct)
- Natural gas
What is an advantage of using biodiesel in diesel-powered engines?
What is an advantage of using biodiesel in diesel-powered engines?
- Lower environmental impact (correct)
- Reduced safety
- Increased sulfur oxide emissions
- Higher carbon monoxide emissions
What chemical process is involved in biodiesel production?
What chemical process is involved in biodiesel production?
- Transesterification (correct)
- Oxidation
- Polymerization
- Hydrogenation
What is a limitation of biodiesel production?
What is a limitation of biodiesel production?
Why is biodiesel considered a renewable fuel?
Why is biodiesel considered a renewable fuel?
What is the chemical process involved in biodiesel production?
What is the chemical process involved in biodiesel production?
What is a key advantage of using biodiesel in diesel-powered engines?
What is a key advantage of using biodiesel in diesel-powered engines?
What is a limitation of biodiesel production?
What is a limitation of biodiesel production?
What makes biodiesel a renewable fuel?
What makes biodiesel a renewable fuel?
Why is biodiesel considered safer for storage and handling compared to conventional diesel?
Why is biodiesel considered safer for storage and handling compared to conventional diesel?
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Biodiesel source?
Biodiesel source?
Biodiesel is derived from biologically sourced lipid feedstocks.
Biodiesel advantage?
Biodiesel advantage?
One advantage of biodiesel is its lower environmental impact compared to conventional diesel.
Biodiesel production process?
Biodiesel production process?
Biodiesel is produced through a chemical process called transesterification.
Biodiesel limitation?
Biodiesel limitation?
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Why is biodiesel renewable?
Why is biodiesel renewable?
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Biodiesel emissions benefit?
Biodiesel emissions benefit?
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Biodiesel's Renewable Source?
Biodiesel's Renewable Source?
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Biodiesel safety advantage?
Biodiesel safety advantage?
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