Inventors:
John Crawford - Tempe AZ, US
James Crawford - Salem UT, US
Ronald Crafts - Orem UT, US
Assignee:
DOMESTIC ENERGY LEASING, LLC - Orem UT
International Classification:
C11B 7/00, B01J 14/00
Abstract:
The systems and methods for producing biodiesel using a transesterification process include reacting alcohol and a triglyceride oil to form biodiesel and glycerin. The glycerin is periodically or continuously removed from the reaction mixture so as to drive the equilibrium reaction toward completion. The process can be performed continuously or using a batch process. The process may optionally employ a catalyst.