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An Introduction to Plant Oil Fuels...

7/17/2021

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Plant oil fuels, also known as vegetable oil fuels are almost carbon-neutral (over 90% reduction in CO2 emissions on a life cycle basis), they reduce particulate emissions, are renewable, and support farmers and local communities. In Canada, almost all the fuel used is used Canola oil, sourced from local restaurants once it has reached the end of its useful life as deep fryer oil. Canola is an excellent rotation crop that preserves soils and nutrients. Canola seed is normally crushed with the meal going for animal feed, and the oil going for a variety of uses - including renewable biofuels such as unadulterated, simple low energy input renewable pure plant oil fuel.

​To use plant oil fuel in a diesel engine requires a heated fuel system, including a separate heated tank and filter. Switching valves are also required. We supply all of these. Settling and filtration of the oil is all that is required in terms of processing. We also offer filter bags, pumps, and filtering systems for this purpose.
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50,000 hours, 18 Tractors, Very Good Results!

6/2/2021

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"Evaluation of pure rapeseed oil as a renewable fuel for agricultural machinery based on emission characteristics and long-term operation behaviour of a fleet of 18 tractors"

"Abstract:
The usage of locally produced pure rapeseed oil fuel (R100) according to fuel standard DIN 51605 in agricultural machinery can contribute to protecting the climate, water, and soil. Besides economic aspects, uncertainties concerning the long-term operation reliability and limited exhaust emissions of R100-operated agricultural machinery are hindering market entry. Thus, the aim of this research is to evaluate field experiences, such as downtimes and repairs, engine oil quality, and cold start behaviour, over a total period of more than 50,000 operation hours with 18 tractors. The tested tractors range from European Union exhaust gas stages I to IV and were configured for the use of R100. Additionally, performance, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter were measured on a tractor test stand. The tractors demonstrated their full functionality under usual Bavarian farm conditions in daily use. Within the tractor fleet, no serious engine damage was observed, while minor malfunctions and necessary repairs occurred just occasionally. The operational reliability of the tested rapeseed-oil-fuelled tractors seemed to be comparable to that of diesel-fuelled tractors. The results of recurrent power and fuel consumption measurements gave no indication of engine deterioration. Furthermore, measurements proved that differences in exhaust gas emissions between R100 and diesel operation were marginal. Tractor models with exhaust gas after treatment systems were characterized by low emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter in particular. With the 18 tractors running on R100, about 220 tonnes of CO2eq per year were saved on average from 2015 to 2017. It can be concluded that the usage of pure rapeseed oil fuel (R100) in compatible agricultural machinery is an implementable alternative to diesel fuel and can make an important contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture. Nevertheless, there are some challenges to solve, particularly for modern agricultural machines with engines with exhaust gas after-treatment systems."
Ettl, J., Bernhardt, H., Huber, G., Thuneke, K., Remmele, E., & Emberger, P. (2020). Evaluation of pure rapeseed oil as a renewable fuel for agricultural machinery based on emission characteristics and long-term operation behaviour of a fleet of 18 tractors. SN Applied Sciences, 2(10). doi: 10.1007/s42452-020-03490-8




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Another great year ahead!

1/14/2021

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As we enter our third decade of conversion work for the use of plant oil fuels for diesel engines, we want to thank our many customers for their continued loyalty! We are here to help you, with quality parts, kits, and conversions! We wish you healthy New Year for 2021. 
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PlantDrive and Dr. Bjorn's Auto form technical and economic cooperation.

6/22/2020

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Important Announcement: This is the correct place to order PlantDrive parts online. See details below...
PlantDrive and Dr. Bjorn's Auto form technical and economic cooperation. Edward Beggs, the original co-founder of PlantDrive (originally Neoteric Biofuels Inc.) is pleased to announce that a new technical and economic cooperation model is made with Dr. Björn Ratjen and the rest of his team at Dr. Björn's Auto in Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada.
"Dr. Björn's Auto has long been one of our top installers and has  been very active in the promotion of PlantDrive and plant oil fuel concepts in general, and I have referred many customers to Björn for installations over the years. I am happy that we can now work more closely together in this enterprise", said Beggs. 
PlantDrive components and kits are available now at the SVO section of vanagonwestfaliaparts.com, the  Dr. Bjorn's Auto website online shop. 
The PlantDrive.com website will become a repository of information for PlantDrive components and kits, as well as general information related to the use of carbon-neutral, sustainable plant oil fuels in diesel engines. 
Mr. Beggs has relocated from the Salmon Arm/Enderby area to Cobble Hill (approximately 35 minutes drive north of Victoria, on Vancouver Island), and will continue to be active in the new operations, thus providing continuity of the service that has been offered to progressive, eco-conscious motorists since 1999! 
Time to turn your diesel into a dual fuel system running used plant oil?
These parts will enable you to convert your vehicle, boat, engine or furnace. These conversions are also called SVO (straight vegetable oil) or WVO (waste vegetable oil) conversions.
We are working together with PLANTDRIVE and provide all necessary components for your conversion.
It is part of our core philosophy that we lessen the environmental impact of vehicles and running on used plant oil can make your fuel cycle carbon neutral.
Our prices are in Canadian $.
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