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Biodiesel Chemically known as Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME). Refers to any vegetable oil or animal fat that has been altered through a process called transesterification, a process in which oil, (an ester) gets converted to biodiesel, (another ester) and glycerin a byproduct. Biodiesel is a clean burning renewable fuel that mimics the properties of petroleum diesel, but with increased lubricity and lower emissions. Biodiesel can be mixed in any ratio with petroleum diesel to create a blend. Common blends are B2 and B20.    Biodiesel & Safety           WVO Refers to waste vegetable oil or FEEDSTOCK.   Waste Vegetable Oil             Titration A chemical procedure to determine the amount of catalyst required to neutralize the excess fatty acids in the WVO. Catalyst Most commonly used catalysts are Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) commonly known as Lye, and Potassium Hydroxide commonly (KOH) known as Potash. Methanol Also called Methyl Alcohol (MeOH or CH3OH). Methoxide A solution of alcohol and catalyst (Sodium Methoxide or Potassium Methoxide). EXCESSIVELY CAUSTIC AND FLAMMABLE! Glycerin The by product of the transesterification process. Transesterification Transesterification is the chemical conversion of vegetable oils or animal fats involving a base catalyzed process. Reactor The tank used to process WVO. This includes preheating oil, transesterification process, washing fuel, and drying. Methoxide tank The tank used to mix alcohol and the base usually Sodium or Potassium Hydroxide to form the catalyst used in Transesterification. Water Wash A process using water that removes any remaining free glycerin, methanol, catalyst from the fuel remaining from the Transesterfication process. Dry Wash A waterless method used to remove impurities from biodiesel using Magnesium Silicate, Ion-Exchange resins, or an absorbent. Drying The removal of residual water from the fuel after water washing using heat or desiccant. Emulsion An oil-in-water emulsion consists of small droplets of oil that are surrounded by soap molecules. May look like 2% milk or custard.  There are many forms of emulsion.