1. Biodiesel Fuel Quality and Proper handling
Hoon Ge
Edward Gorr

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

3. History of Biodiesel 3

4. Machinery Exhibit – 1900 World’s Fair
Rudolph Diesel demonstrated his compression ignition engine, which at the request of the French Government, ran on peanut oil.
The French Government wanted energy independence for its African Colonies.
“The French Government at the time thought of testing the applicability to power production of the Arachide, or earth-nut, which grows in considerable quantities in their African colonies, and which can be easily cultivated there, because in this way the colonies could be supplied with power and industry from their own resources, without being compelled to buy and import coal or liquid fuel.” – Rudolph Diesel
- Jeffrey Howe 4

5. History of Biodiesel
Vegetable oils were used in diesel engines until the 1920's when engines began using diesel fuel 5

6. History of Biodiesel
Energy crunch of the 1970s stimulated biofuels research but federal research monies disappeared in the 1980s.
First literature use of the term biodiesel is found in a Chinese paper published in The next paper using that term appeared in 1991. 6

7. Biodiesel 101

8. Biodiesel Defined
Biodiesel, n. -- a fuel comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, designated B100, and meeting the requirements of ASTM D 6751.
Biodiesel blend, n. -- a blend of biodiesel fuel meeting ASTM D 6751 with petroleum-based diesel fuel designated BXX, where XX is the volume percent of biodiesel. 8

9. Definition of Biodiesel
Chemically
Mono Alkyl Ester
Functionally
Surrogate for petroleum distillates
Nomenclature
B100 = 100% pure Biodiesel, AKA “neat”
B20 = 20% Biodiesel & 80% petroleum diesel

10. 5 Most Common Methyl-Esters in Biodiesel

11. Making Biodiesel - Raw Vegetable Oil is NOT Biodiesel!
(Catalyst)
100 pounds pounds = 10 pounds pounds
Triglyceride Alcohol Glycerin Mono-Alkyl Esters
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Soy oil Methanol Biodiesel
- Raw Vegetable Oil is NOT Biodiesel!
- Other ‘biomass’ products aren’t Biodiesel
- Must meet ASTM D 6751

12. Biodiesel Raw Materials
Oil or Fat Alcohol
Soybean Methanol (common)
Corn Ethanol
Canola
Cottonseed Catalyst
Sunflower Sodium hydroxide
Beef tallow Potassium hydroxide
Pork lard
Used cooking oils

13. Other Ingredients Alcohol Catalyst Methanol is primary choice
Ethanol is possible
Isopropyl, any alcohol can be used in the reaction
The decision to be made is the cost of the material, the reaction time/vessel sizes, the cost/capability to recover the excess
Catalyst
Sodium Methylate is primary choice
Potassium Methylate is possible
NaOH/KOH, while they can be used introduce water to the reaction
Fixed catalysts are being developed for efficiency in process
No catalyst is required, but the yield is low, inefficient process 13

14. The Biodiesel Reaction
In the presence of a catalyst
Combining
Yields
Vegetable Oil or
Animal Fat
(100 lbs.) +
Methanol or
Ethanol
(10 lbs.)
Biodiesel
(100 lbs.) +
Glycerine
(10 lbs.) 14

15. Important Biodiesel Parameters
Removal of Glycerin
Insured through total and free glycerin tests
Europe has a percent ester spec but ASTM chose not to do
Will cause injector coking, filter plugging, sediment formation
Shortens shelf life
Removal of Catalyst
Insured through sulfated ash test
May cause injector deposits and/or filter plugging 15

16. Important Biodiesel Parameters
Removal of Alcohol
Insured through flash point or GC tests
May cause premature injector failure, safety concern
Removal of Free Fatty Acids
Insured through acid number test
Will cause fuel system deposits and effect fuel pump and filter operation 16

17. Biodiesel Attributes High Cetane (avg. over 50)
Ultra Low Sulfur (avg. ~ 2 ppm)
High Lubricity, even in blends as low at 1-2%
High Energy Balance (3.2 to 1)
Low Agriculture Inputs: Soybeans
78% Life Cycle CO2 Reduction
Renewable, Sustainable
Domestically Produced
Reduces HC, PM, CO in existing diesel engines
Reduces NOx in boilers and home heating

18. Biodiesel ASTM D6751
Property ASTM Method Limits Units
Calcium & Magnesium, combined EN max ppm (ug/g)
Flash Point (closed cup) D min Degrees C
Alcohol Control (One of the following must be met)
Methanol Content EN Max % volume
Flash Point D Min Degrees
Water & Sediment D max. % vol.
Kinematic Viscosity, 40 C D mm2/sec.
Sulfated Ash D max. % mass
Sulfur
S 15 Grade D max. (15) % mass (ppm)
S 500 Grade D max. (500) % mass (ppm)
Copper Strip Corrosion D No. 3 max.
Cetane D min.
Cloud Point D Report Degrees C
Carbon Residue 100% sample D 4530* max. % mass
Acid Number D max. mg KOH/g
Free Glycerin D max. % mass
Total Glycerin D max. % mass
Phosphorus Content D max. % mass
Distillation, T90 AET D max. Degrees C
Sodium/Potassium, combined EN max ppm
Oxidation Stability EN min hours

19. ASTM - D6751 (B100)
Review your fuel analysis to ensure incoming fuel meets agreed upon specifications
If either the biodiesel or generic diesel fuel fails to meet the agreed specification, notify your fuel supplier immediately
Retain samples (quart) minimum should analytical work be required to evaluate future issues

20. Emissions

21. U.S. CO2 Emissions

22. Transportation Emissions Increasing

23. Biodiesel CO2 Cycle

24. Reduction in Emissions

25. EPA HD Emissions Averages
Emission Type
B100
B20 B2
Total Unburned Hydrocarbons
-67%
-20%
-2.2%
Carbon Monoxide
-48%
-12%
-1.3%
Particulate Matter
-47%
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX)
+10%
+2%
+.2%

26. Historical Overview of NOx Issue
Up until early in 2005 it was widely accepted that B20 caused a small, 2%, increase in NOx
Conclusion of EPA review published in 2002
Based in large part on data acquired by McCormick and coworkers, Sharp and coworkers, etc.
In February of 2005 we tested 3 vehicles that showed NOx reduction
Subsequent review of EPA’s analysis showed that nearly half of the data reviewed were for one engine model
Subsequent tests with a range of engine models are finding changes in NOx that range roughly from about +5 to -5%
Varies with engine model
Average change is zero
Dataset is NOT representative of in-use vehicles

27. NOx Emissions, Chassis Data
Bus Chassis Dynamometer Testing:
Using B20 in City Suburban Heavy Vehicle Cycle
Cummins ISM 2000 Engine.
Unexpected NOx REDUCTION of 5% with statistical confidence of >99%.
NOx emission changes are caused by differences in test cycles and engine technology.
Graph taken from NREL website:

28. Supply and Demand

29. Biodiesel Tax Incentive
Biodiesel Demand
Changes to EPACT
Bioenergy
Program
Biodiesel Tax Incentive

30. Heating Oil Market
Almost as much heating oil is sold in the Northeast as on highway diesel fuel
5.1 billion gallons vs. 5.5 billion gallons
Heating oil industry is attempting to remake itself as more environmentally friendly and renewable
Could provide a good winter outlet for biodiesel
Work is being done to integrate into Underwriters Laboratory certification

31. The industry would utilize 761 million gallons of B100 annually.
If Every Trucker Used B2
The industry would utilize 761 million gallons of B100 annually.

32. Fuel Availability
Fuel available through direct shipment from over 1,956 petroleum distributors nationwide
Over 1,234 retail filling stations nationwide
648 locations are semi-truck accessible
Movement towards biodiesel at the terminal – over 158 terminals nationwide 32

33. Distribution Locations

34. Biodiesel Production Capacity

35. Production Locations (9/7/07)

36. Size of Current Plants
165 Plants
Construction Capacity 1.38 billion gallons per year
Average Plant Size 16.3 million gallons per year 36

37. Biodiesel Plants Under Construction and Expansion (9/7/07)

38. Size of Plants Under Construction & Expansion
Construction Capacity: 1.89 billion gallons per year
Average Plant Size: 18.7 million gallons per year

39. Production Capacity by State (9/7/07)

40. Production Capacity Trends
The industry is tending towards larger facilities
Vegetable oil facilities are larger than recycled cooking oil plants
Plants capable of handling multiple feedstocks are becoming more common
Production capacity does not equal production for several reasons
Some facilities are just starting up
Some facilities choose to run less than 24/7
Some facilities have no effectively debottlenecked their systems to maximize their output
Some facilities overestimate their capacity

41. Blending ULSD and Biodiesel

42. ULSD and Biodiesel
Biodiesel is slightly heavier than petroleum diesel with a gravity value of 0.88 versus 0.85.
Biodiesel should be introduced after diesel fuel and should be agitated in the tank during splash blending procedures.
Storage and blending of B100 should be maintained at +10 degrees F above the B100’s cloud and pour point to blend successfully.
Blends will not separate in
the presence of water.

43. Blending Options (Splash)
The biodiesel and diesel fuel are loaded into a tank separately with relatively little mixing occurring as the fuels are placed in the tank.
The tank is usually the actual delivery truck.
The delivery truck movement as well as the physical drop at the end user’s site provides adequate agitation to successfully blend the fuels.

44. Blending Options (In-Tank Blend)
Biodiesel and diesel fuel are loaded separately, or at the same time through different incoming sources, but at high speeds which sufficiently mix without the need for additional mixing, recirculation or agitation.
Similar to splash blending but not dependent on delivery activity to continue mixing procedures.

45. Blending Options (Bottom Loading)
B20 is frequently blended in bottom loading tank trucks
Biodiesel loaded first, followed by diesel fuel where mixing begins.
Putting B100 into a cold empty truck can cause the B100 to gel which prohibits mixing properly

46. Blend Options (In-Line Blend)
Biodiesel is added to a stream of diesel fuel as it travels through a pipe or hose in such as way that the biodiesel and diesel fuel become thoroughly mixed by the turbulence encountered in the pipe.

47. Why Blend Biodiesel into ULSD?
Compatible with the compression ignition platform and with diesel fuel itself
Greatly enhances lubricity of ULSD
Compatible with 2007 diesel engine catalysts
Aids with ULSD conductivity issues
Reduces harmful emissions
Power and performance virtually unchanged
Seamless & transparent with existing petroleum infrastructure, (liquid not gaseous)
Promotes national energy security
Renewable, non-toxic, green blend stock option

48. ULSD

49. ULSD & Lubricity Sulfur compounds are natural lubricants in diesel.
ULSD regulations are causing major concerns with diesel engine performance.
ASTM lubricity requirement effective Jan 1, 2005 for diesel fuels.
ASTM D 6079
-High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR)
-Wear Scar Maximum = 520 micrometers

50. Biodiesel Adds Significant Lubricity to ULSD
The average lubricity of Biodiesel blends compare to lubricity additives.

51. Effects of Biodiesel on the Lubricity of Diesel fuel.

52. Cold Weather Operability

53. CFPP Testing of ULSD Bio Blends
Sample Description
CFPP °F, Base Fuel
CFPP °F w/ Additive
ULSD -2
-22
B11 ULSD (3x) +1
-20
B20 ULSD(4x) +3
-17
B5 ULSD -1
-18
B2 ULSD

54. 2007 Engines

55. 2007 Model Year Engines
EPA regulations require reduced sulfur in diesel fuel for 2007 model year engines
80% of highway diesel fuel must be ULSD (< 15ppm sulfur) beginning june1, 2006
Catalyzed Diesel Particulate Filters
can eliminate 99% of solid particles
(soot & metals) and eliminate
>90% of semi-volatile
hydrocarbons.
Source: EPA

56. Diesel Particle Filters (DPF)
Diesel particle filters (DPF) are found in all 2007 model year diesel vehicles.
What possible advantages or disadvantages may result from using biodiesel blends in these engines?
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has conducting a study in order to define these effects on DPFs.

57. Indicators of DPF Performance
Filter regeneration rate increased significantly when using blends as low as B5. Lower particulate temperature and less particulate input contributed.
“Biodiesel Effects on Diesel Particle Filter Performance.” National Renewable Energy Laboratory, March 2006.

58. Materials Compatibility
B100 may adversely affect some elastomers such as natural or nitrile rubbers over time.
Most elastomers used after 1993 are compatible with B100 (Viton/Teflon).
Blends (B20) effect is less, or non-existent.
Normal monitoring of hoses and gaskets for leaks is sufficient with B20.
Consult with your parts supplier or
mechanical engineering partners.

59. Materials Compatibility
Biodiesel and biodiesel blends will form high sediment levels when in contact with the following metals:
-Brass, Bronze, Copper, Lead, Tin and Zinc
Biodiesel is compatible with:
-Mild and Stainless Steel, Aluminum

60. Biodiesel Position with OEM’s
Original Equipment Manufacturers:
B100 Must Meet ASTM D 6751
Most OEM HQ’s have B20 experience:
Won’t void warrantee
Problems caused by the fuel are the responsibility of the fuel supplier
Want to see additional experience in the field
Higher blends OK’d based on experience of OEM and their technology

61. Housekeeping

62. No matter where you are in the supply chain both you and your staff are responsible for ensuring optimum storage environments for your fuels
The three basic ways which fuel may become contaminated are air, water and the fuel itself
Clean Tanks

63. Exposure to Air
Enters through vent pipes and contains large amounts of moisture.
Generally displaces the fuel as tank is emptied.
It is not practical to keep air from entering the tank.
Will increase the oxidation of fuel.
Do not store fuels for long periods of time in partially empty tanks without stabilizers.
Consider desiccant dryers.

64. Water
Free water in the fuel system accelerates corrosion and fuel degradation, it can also create a fertile growing place for “bugs.”
Poor tank design has made complete removal of water impossible.
Enters mostly as condensation from air. Vents and seals that are poorly constructed or maintained can allow water to infiltrate the storage tank.

65. Exposure to Fuel Contaminants
Stored fuel will degrade forming insoluble materials.
Insolubles will plug filters, foul injectors and form combustion system deposits which promotes fuel system corrosion.
Fuel can bring in contaminants during the delivery process, sand, dirt etc.
Lack of housekeeping practices will absolutely increase operational headaches.

66. Maintaining Your Fuel Quality
Begin by specifying ASTM designed fuels, 6751 and 975
Reference cold weather performance and other special needs prior to ordering
Be proactive with general housekeeping practices
Maintain optimum storage conditions
Execute a quarterly fuel analysis program to ensure good preventative measures.

67. Steps to Maintaining Fuel
Store Fuel in Clean, Dry Dark Environment
Keep Tank Topped off to eliminate head space
Monitor hoses, fill/vapor caps, gaskets for leaks
Storage in on-site tanks should be limited to less than 6 months.
Once a year send your fuel to lab to be tested for microbial contamination

68. Tips for Biodiesel Handling
In the winter months, it’s important to use appropriate additives to ensure good winter-weather operability.
If any biodiesel is spilled, it is important to clean it up quickly. Pure biodiesel may remove paint from equipment.

69. Tips for Biodiesel Handling
When switching from diesel fuel to biodiesel blend, it may be necessary to change the fuel filter an extra time or two.

70. Quality Issues

71. Monoglyceride Build-up (rare)
Biodiesel Issue
Monoglyceride Build-up (rare)
Monoglyceride is one substance that can precipitate out of fuel if the glycerin levels are too high in the biodiesel used in the blend

72. Other Issues We have Seen Paraffin Wax
High level of paraffin material could be from the way ULSD is processed.
When the temperature of the fuel is at or below its cloud point, paraffin material will precipitate out and collect on the bottom of the tank.
Paraffin build-up does not come from biodiesel fuel.
Icing of the filter
Since the temperatures of engines are warm, any moisture picked up within the engine can be brought back to the fuel lines. This moisture can freeze overnight in low ambient temperatures.

73. Sediment/Rust build-up
Some of the filters had solid sediment within the folds and solid particles in the filter casing.
Sediment present in the fuel or rust particles from within the engine can collect over time and plug the filter even when there are not necessarily problems with the fuel.
Oxidation
Because many newer engines run at higher temperatures, there may be a black “asphaltene” type material collecting on the filter.
This phenomenon has been seen all around the country, often in newer engines.

74. Microbial Growth
Several filters showed high content of live microbial organisms or a build-up of dead microbial material. The filters with microbial contamination often had an odor different from the normal fuel smell.
The lack of sulfur in biodiesel and ULSD aids in the build-up of such organisms since sulfur is a key component of many biocides and is a natural inhibitor of bacterial and fungal growth.

75. What Are Microbes?
Microbes are bacteria or fungus that live and propagate in fuel.
They live at the fuel/water interface.
The hydrocarbons in the fuel provide the food and the water provides the oxygen.
This environment is needed for living,
growth, and reproduction.

76. Where Do They Come From? Air Water
Contains airborne microorganisms, yeast and mold spores, and dirt particles that can enter through tank vents.
Water
Water, unless sterilized, can contain a variety microorganisms.

77. Treatment and Prevention
Biocides
Three major groups: Fuel soluble, Water soluble, and Universally soluble.
Need to be EPA registered and compatible with the lubricant.
Preventing Fuel Contamination
Preventing contamination from air and water requires proper tank maintenance and cleaning

78. Biocide: Universally Soluble
Stable in both fuel and water.
Primarily fuel soluble with sufficient water solubility to perform in both phases.
Can be transported throughout the fuel system and be effective against biofilms and bottom water microbes.
Contains sulfur.
Relatively expensive.

79. Preventing Contamination: Tank Cleaning
Clean Tanks
Can be expensive and disruptive.
Needs to be used in conjunction with a biocide treatment.
The biocide should be used after the tank is clean, then fuel should be added (to eliminate microbes collected on the bottom of the tank).
As a preventative measure, it is important to keep tanks as full of fuel as possible, and to keep the amount of air in the tank minimal.

80. Renewable Fuel Standard and RINs

81. How it all began The RFS Program took effect September 1, 2007
Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct05) provides for a renewable fuels requirement.
The RFS Program took effect September 1, 2007

82. Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs)
RINs are generated by renewable fuel producers and importers and assigned to batches that they transfer
Represent volumes of renewable fuel produced.
RINs are the tools obligated parties utilize to demonstrate compliance with their annual renewable fuel volume obligations.

83. KYYYYCCCCFFFFFBBBBBRRDSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEE
RIN Codes
The Renewable Identification Number (RIN) is a 38-character numeric code in the format:
KYYYYCCCCFFFFFBBBBBRRDSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEE
K RIN assignment code (1=assigned, 2=unassigned)
YYYY Year batch is produced/imported (when it leaves the facility)
CCCC Company registration ID
FFFFF Facility registration ID
BBBBB Producer assigned batch number
RR Equivalence Value for the renewable fuel
D Renewable type code (1=cellulosic; 2=non-cellulosic)
SSSSSSSS RIN Block Starting Number
EEEEEEEE RIN Block Ending Number

84. Equivalence Values
The Equivalence Value indicates how many gallon-RINs can be generated for each gallon of renewable fuel
The EPA has specified the Equivalence Value for several renewable fuels using volumetric energy content in comparison to ethanol (adjusted for renewable content)
Corn-ethanol:
Cellulosic biomass ethanol: 2.5
Biodiesel (alkyl esters): 1.5
Renewable diesel: 1.7
Biobutanol:

85. Compliance by Marketers/Producers
Biodiesel Producer or Importer:
Must attach RINs to volumes of fuel and transfer those RINs for any blends greater than B80 (on-road)
An assigned RIN cannot be transferred to another party without simultaneously transferring a volume of renewable fuel to that same party.
("Transfer" means a change in ownership, not custody; Change in custody but not ownership has no RIN responsibilities)
The requirements for parties that buy and sell renewable fuel are designed to ensure that RINs generated make their way to the obligated parties who need them 85

86. Compliance At the end of each quarter: ≤
Cannot own any more assigned RINs (with K = 1) than gallons of renewable fuel (adjusted for its Equivalence Value)
Sum of assigned gallon-RINs ≤
Volume of renewable fuel owned X Equivalence Value per volume
This requirement ensures that, at least quarterly, RINs have been transferred with volume and obligated parties have opportunities to get RINs

87. Quarterly Reporting RIN Transaction Report: RIN Generation Report:
Each facility owned by a renewable fuel producer must report information pertaining to the RINs generated and attached to a “batch” produced; or imported.
RIN Transaction Report:
Any transaction where biodiesel produced is sold to a second party will need a separate report submitted to document change of ownership transactions
(including providing registration information for 2nd party)
RIN Activity Report:
Summary report for RIN related activity during a quarter for RINs owned by the reporting party. Includes status (assigned or separated); volumes of renewable fuel owned at the end of a quarter; current year RINs owned at start of quarter; etc.

88. Annual Reporting Attest Engagement:
Annual “attest engagement” completed by a CPA or certified internal auditor to verify the accuracy of the information contained in the reports submitted to EPA by covered entities.
Due Date: Attest Engagements are due May 31st of the year following compliance year. (Ex. May 31, 2009 for compliance year 2008).

89. Registration with the EPA
Any entity that owns or intends to own biodiesel with RINs attached is required to register with the EPA.
Registration with the EPA is required prior to owning fuel with RINs attached.

90. Additional RFS Resources
Renewable Fuel Standard Regulations
Compliance Help Information
PMAA is working with their state associations in an effort to disseminate information to their member marketers as quickly as possible to help educate them on their compliance requirements.

91. BQ-9000

92. BQ-9000 “Quality Assurance Program”
“Specifies requirements for a quality assurance program where an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to provide product that meets ASTM D 6751… and applicable regulatory requirements, and to address quality assurance through the effective application of the program…”
HELPS ENSURE THAT END-USER IS GETTING HIGH-QUALITY BIODIESEL!!

93. NBB Fuel Quality Policy
The National Biodiesel Board is a strong proponent of ASTM D-6751.
The National Biodiesel Board created the National Biodiesel Accreditation Commission in 2000 and charged it with developing a certification program for quality biodiesel producers and marketers. The resulting certification program is BQ-9000.
NBB will encourage active enforcement of D6751 by the IRS, the EPA, the US Department of Agriculture, and individual state Weights and Measures Bureaus.

94. Fuel Quality BQ-9000 Assures “cradle-to-grave” fuel quality
Fuel quality is of the utmost concern and importance to the biodiesel industry.
ASTM D 6751 is the specification for biodiesel fuels irrespective of the feedstock source and/or processing method.
BQ-9000 Assures “cradle-to-grave” fuel quality
“cradle”
“grave”
Current Accredited Producers Application Process Audits In Process
Accredited Producers Accredited Producers
Peter Cremer Stephan Company Huish Detergents
West Central Evergreen Renewables World Energy
Dow Haltermann MN. Soybean Processors Cargill
Eastman Chemical FUMPA Bioenergy of Colorado
Imperial Western Products Griffin Industries
AGP
Certified Marketers Certified Marketers
MN. Soybean Processors Trans Montaigne
FUMPA World Energy
SC Petroleum Western States Petroleum
Pro Petroelum

95. Who and What are Accredited
Two accreditations possible for companies:
BQ-9000 Accredited Producer
BQ-9000 Certified Marketer
BQ-9000 accredits companies, not fuel
There is no such thing as 'BQ-9000 Biodiesel'
BQ-9000 does, however, help insure that biodiesel produced and sold will meet D 6751

96. Benefits of BQ-9000
Provides the biodiesel users (individuals, fleets, government agencies, etc.) with a feeling of confidence
Improved consistency saves biodiesel producers and marketers time and money by minimizing problems with out of specification fuel
Your competitive position within the industry is strengthened as you gain a market advantage through recognition of quality

97. BQ-9000 Initial Registration
Complete the Application
Submit Quality Manual
Pay $1000 application fee
Provide proof of EPA Registration

98. BQ-9000 Accreditation The Commission reviews the application
and application materials:
Applications considered administratively complete shall be accepted for processing
and audit.
$ 2,500 Certification Audit Fee

99. BQ-9000 Accreditation
Auditor is assigned, establishes the audit schedule with applicant.
Desk audit to verify written compliance
On-site audit to verify compliance.
The Commission reviews results of audits, votes on the company’s status.
If applicant passes audit, Commission grants accreditation for 2 years.

100. Accreditation Timeline
Avg. Length (days)
Accreditation Step
Quality Manual, Application & Audit Fees Received
7-10
Quality Manual from NBAC to Auditor 10
Desk Audit
180
Set Onsite Audit Date & Resolve Desk Audit Issues (scheduled 6 months from implementation date of all elements of quality system)
1.5
Registration Audit 30
Resolve Nonconformances
Final Report & Recommendations
10-21
NBAC Meets & Approves
Total

101. ALWAYS BUY PRODUCT FROM BQ-9000 CERTIFIED PRODUCERS OR MARKETERS!!!

102. Accredited Producers (19)
Johann Haltermann Ltd
Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
Western Iowa Energy
AGP
Minnesota Soybean Processors
Organic Fuels, LLC
Peach State Labs
Griffin Industries
Cargill
Imperial Western Products
Stepan Company
Purada Processing, LLC
Peter Cremer
Huish Detergents
FUMPA BioFuels
Seattle Biodiesel
Soymor
FurtureFuel Chemical Company
Carolina Biofuels, LLC

103. Certified Marketers (9)

104. BQ-9000 Information Through the NBB
Find information on the requirements for the program and a list of accredited producers/marketers on the NBB website.

105. Biodiesel Resources

106. Educational Resources
BEN: Biodiesel Education Network
Web-based resource specifically for petroleum marketers
Partnership between NBB/PMAA

107. NBB Resources: www.biodiesel.org
Technical Library
Biodiesel Bulletin
Informational Resources
Technical Resources
Educational Videos Available
On-line Database & Spec Sheets

108. Other Biodiesel Resources
Biodiesel Magazine
A ‘MUST HAVE’ magazine
Biodiesel Industry Directory On-Line

109. Biodiesel Help-line Established to: Provide triage for fuel problems
problems not adequately addressed by distributors/producers
Diagnose/analyze/assist with problems from:
customers
fleets
fuel distributors
Provide assistance through chemical analysis
Through the use of third party Lab
Help provide assistance to users to ensure the image/integrity of Biodiesel is maintained.

110. Contact Information
The National Biodiesel Helpline is:
For when you cannot get help elsewhere.
Not meant for General guidance issues.
You should always begin by asking your fuel supplier, they will most likely be able to answer your question more accurately.

111. Questions