Biodiesel Cost Table
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Company Company Company Company Company Ballestra Ballestra Ballestra Ballestra Ballestra BDT Biodiesel BDT Biodiesel BDT Biodiesel BDT Biodiesel BDT Biodiesel T T T echnologies echnologies echnologies echnologies echnologies GmbH GmbH GmbH GmbH GmbH Biodiesel Biodiesel Biodiesel Biodiesel Biodiesel Industries Industries Industries Industries Industries Biodiesel Biodiesel Biodiesel Biodiesel Biodiesel International International International International International Biosource Biosource Biosource Biosource Biosource F F F uels, LLC uels, LLC uels, LLC uels, LLC uels, LLC BIO BIO BIO BIO BIO X X X Corporation Corporation Corporation Corporation Corporation Crown Iron Crown Iron Crown Iron Crown Iron Crown Iron W W W orks orks orks orks orks Company Company Company Company Company Energea Energea Energea Energea Energea Biodiesel Biodiesel Biodiesel Biodiesel Biodiesel T T T echnology echnology echnology echnology echnology Imperial W Imperial W Imperial W Imperial W Imperial W estern estern estern estern estern P P P roducts, Inc. roducts, Inc. roducts, Inc. roducts, Inc. roducts, Inc. L L L urgi PSI, Inc. urgi PSI, Inc. urgi PSI, Inc. urgi PSI, Inc. urgi PSI, Inc. P P P acific acific acific acific acific Biodiesel, Inc. Biodiesel, Inc. Biodiesel, Inc. Biodiesel, Inc. Biodiesel, Inc. Superior P Superior P Superior P Superior P Superior P rocess rocess rocess rocess rocess T T T echnologies echnologies echnologies echnologies echnologies Contact, Address, Contact, Address, Contact, Address, Contact, Address, Contact, Address, Phone, E Phone, E Phone, E Phone, E Phone, E -mail -mail -mail -mail -mail Giuseppe di Carpegna Via Piero Portaluppi 17 - 20138 Milano, Italy +39 02 5083248 giuseppe.dicarpegna@ ballestra.com Dr. L. Kondor 1130 Wien, Austria Hietzinger Hauptstrasse 50 +43 1 877 0553 [email protected] Russell Teall 435-1/2 El Sueno Road Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (805) 689-9008 [email protected] Wilhelm Hammer Ges.m.b.H Parkring 18 A-8074 Grambach/Graz +43 316 4009 100 [email protected] Michael Marquardt P.O. Box 639 Kenosha, WI 53141 (262) 859-2272 [email protected] Tim Haig 125 Lakeshore Road East, Suite 200 Oakville, ONT, Canada L6J 1H3 (905) 337-4973 [email protected] Derek Masterson P.O. Box 1364 Minnneapolis, MN 55440-1364 (651) 638-5443 [email protected] Mr. Herbert Prischink Inkustrasse 1-7, A-3400 Klosterneuburg, Austria +43 2243 440 300 herbert.prischink@ energea.at Curtis Wright, P.E. 86600 Avenue 54 Coachella, CA 92236 (760) 398-0815 cwright@ imperialwesternproducts.com Martin Kleber 1790 Kirby Parkway, Suite 300 Memphis, TN 38138 (901) 255-6434 [email protected] Robert King 285 Hukilike Street, B105 Kahului, Hawaii 96732 (808) 877-3144 [email protected] Tim Maneely 2136 Ford Parkway #262 St. Paul, MN 55116 (651) 699-0758 tmaneely@ superiorprocesstech.com T T T echnology Description echnology Description echnology Description echnology Description echnology Description Continuous transesterification process developed in the early 1980s. Continuous two-stage alkaline re-esterification in a compact production unit built into a 20 foot (ft.) container. Modular production units (MPUs) fitting into a standard 40 ft. container, utilizing a wide range of feedstocks to produce up to three mgy. Patent pending. Process technology including fresh plant oils, waste cooking oils, and animal fats that integrates a fully automatic PLS-controlled production of biodiesel. Proprietary multi-feedstock technology for the production of methyl esters and glycerol from all feedstocks including vegetable oils, animal fats, and recycled fats and oils. Process is continuous with biodiesel distillation, full co-product recovery, and fully automated plants with PLC or DCS controls. A patented biodiesel technology developed at the University of Toronto, capable of converting any lipid-based feedstock containing from zero to 30% FFA into biodiesel on a 1:1 yield. Continous process for base catalyzed transesterification of neutral oil. Multi-feedstock continuous transesterification and esterification process. Optional pre-esterification module is especially suited for yellow grease. Skid mounted, modular construction with double redundancy on all moving parts. State-of-the-art computer automation allows for theoretical one- man operation (safety regulations permitting) and on-the-fly adjustment of variable feedstock. Batch plant production of esters and glycerin using low temperature and pressure. Continuous transesterification process using patented reactors and glycerin systems. Efficient batch process biodiesel plant availabe in 400,000 gallon per year increments. Continuous processing plants for production of ASTM D6751-02 and DIN 51606 quality biodiesel from animal, vegetable, and recycled oil feedstocks. Process includes full recovery, purification, and recycle of excess methanol. Batch processing designs available for low capacity plants. Glycerin processing to 99.7% USP grade and biodiesel product distillation are both available if desired. Status of T Status of T Status of T Status of T Status of T echnology echnology echnology echnology echnology Fully commercialized with plant production capacities from two million gallons per year (mgy) to 60 mgy. Oil refining and glycerin upgrading components can be added upon customer request. Commercialized, with existing references. Three commercial MPUs in operation: Las Vegas, NV (three mgy); Rutherford, Australia (10 mgy); U.S. Navy, Port Hueneme, CA (0.150 mgy). Fully commercialized with plants in Austria, Czech Republic, Spain, Germany, Scotland, United States, and Great Britian ranging in size from 1.5 mgy to 15 mgy from a variety of feedstocks. Developed through three years of advanced research and development and integrated into a continuous 10 gph pilot plant and testing facility. A 10 mgy commercial facility is currently under design for startup in 2004. Strategic partnership with the Dupps Company for the manufacture and assembly of plants for clients throughout the world. One million liter (0.264 mgy) pilot plant operating since April 2001. A 16 mgy commercial plant is expected to be commissioned in third quarter, 2004. Commercial plant operating at 12 mgy; others in project engineering phase for up to 30 mgy to be operational in 2005. Commercial stage with facilities in Austria (12 mgy), England (75 mgy), Spain (12 mgy), Australia (12 mgy), and Austria (45 mgy) will start early 2004. Commercial plant in operation for two years capable of producing 10 mgy. Commercial scale since 1988; 2.5 mgy modular units; 10 mgy and larger are in an open air steel structure. Three completed plants all in production. Engineering in process for two U.S. commercial plants utilizing yellow grease as feedstock. Description Description Description Description Description Vegetable oils and recovered fried oil Vegetable oils, animal fats, and yellow grease Vegetable oils and animal fats Fresh plant oils, waste cooking oils, and animal fats Vegetable oils, animal fats, and recycled fats and oils Variable Vegetable oils, used cooking oil, and animal fats Oils or yellow grease FF FF FF FF FF A A A Technically, no highest limit; it is economic to process with max 10% FFA. Unlimited Free fatty acids, even in excess of 20%, are no problem. No limit from zero to 100%. Zero to 30% Variable 100% 40% Zero to 20% Base plant 6% Up to 30% MIU MIU MIU MIU MIU Unlimited No limit. Feed- stocks with MIU in excess of 3% require a feedstock preconditioning process package. Less than 2% Variable 3% 0.5% Water 0.5% Impurities 2% Unsaponifi- ables Less than 2% 2% max P P P retreatment retreatment retreatment retreatment retreatment Depends upon feedstock. A vacuum oil purification unit is applicable for animal fats or yellow grease feedstocks. Depends upon feedstock. Only required if MIU is in excess of 3% to remove the excess water. None Variable Depends upon fat quality. Not required, but advised to filter and remove moisture. Yes None Depends on feedstock. P P P rocessing Costs rocessing Costs rocessing Costs rocessing Costs rocessing Costs For vegetable oils, 28.2 cents (U.S.) per gallon. To be provided as part of feasiblity study and subject to NDA. $0.35 to $0.50 per gallon depending upon volume, utility costs, labor rates, equipment depreciation, and consumable price indexes. Variable $0.42 to $0.93 per gallon depend- ing upon volume, utility costs, labor rates, equipment depreciation, and consumable price indexes. (This cost includes $0.05 to $0.24 per gallon capital equipment depreciation ex- pense depending upon plant capa- city based on five-year depreciation.) Depends upon volume, but between 40 and 80 cents per gallon. 13.7 cents per gallon at 30 mgy capacity. (This value has been adjusted to include the glycerin co- product value estimated at $0.225 per gallon credit.) Proprietary Depends on plant capacity. Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial F F F acility acility acility acility acility From 0.5, 1.0, and 2.5 mgy units; fully modular units. From three mgy to any size MPUs. Each unit requires an 8 ft. x 40 ft. footprint excluding tank farm. Three month delivery from contract and deposit. A 10 mgy facility can be installed into a 100 ft. x 120 ft. building including office spaces, analytical laboratory, and process technology, excluding tank farm. Minimum size is five mgy through 50 mgy and requires a 60 ft. x 150 ft. footprint. The technology is not modular. Minimum size is five to 10 mgy with no limit to the maximum size. Minimum size is three mgy up to 75 mgy. Plant size is 10 mgy and requires a 10,000 square foot footprint, excluding tank farm. Minimum plant size 0.75 mgy up to 35 mgy. A 30 mgy plant requires a 40 ft. x 100 ft. footprint and a 2.5 mgy plant requires a 13 ft. x 40 ft. footprint. Minimum plant size is 0.2 mgy with a maximum size of two mgy. Each million gallon production capacity requires 3,000 square feet, excluding tank farm. Continuous process down to three mgy with no upper limit. Smaller plants will be batch facilities. Skid mounted units are available up to five mgy. Capital Costs Capital Costs Capital Costs Capital Costs Capital Costs To be provided as part of feasiblity study and subject to NDA. Dependent upon size. Ranges from $1.50 for four mgy to $0.65/gallon for 30 mgy facilities including glycerin recovery and refining units. Capital costs range from $1.25 for two to six mgy, through $1.00 for six to 10 mgy, and $0.75 for larger than 10 mgy plants. Variable Costs are dependent upon FFA content and cost of infrastructure. Costs are $0.20 to $0.50 per gallon. Costs range from $1 per gallon for two to six mgy, thru $0.63 per gallon for six to 10 mgy, and $0.26 per gallon for 10 mgy and larger. Capital costs are $1 per gallon. From $1.00 to $2.50 TIC for two to six mgy, $0.75 to $1.70 TIC for six to 10 mgy, and $0.50 to $1.30 TIC per gallon for 10 mgy and larger plants depending on feedstock and infrastructure requirements. Delivery Schedule Delivery Schedule Delivery Schedule Delivery Schedule Delivery Schedule Four to five months. To be provided as part of feasiblity study and subject to NDA. Assuming the plant siting studies and permits are in process, four months for engineering and design; six months for procurement and component fabrication; two months for assembly; and two months for startup and commissioning. Six months Variable Containers ship eight months after signing of contract, plus four to six weeks of assembly and another six weeks for commissioning. One year Eight months for 2.5 mgy, and 13 months for 10 mgy. Six months Six to 14 months if permits are in place. P P P roducts roducts roducts roducts roducts Biodiesel meets most stringent European and/or ASTM standard specifica- tions. Glycerin is 88-90% pure; however, with upgrades, pharmaceutical grade can be produced. Biodiesel meets ASTM standard specifications. Glycerin purity is 65%. Other products include distilled FFA if present in feedstock. Biodiesel meets ASTM standard. Glycerin quality is determined by feasibility study and subject to NDA. Biodiesel meets ASTM and European standards. Glycerin is nominally 80% pure. Other products inlcude a potassium phosphate solid fertilizer. Biodiesel conforms to ASTM, EN, and DIN standards. Glycerin is 95% pure as a minimum; however 99.7% purity can be achieved if so desired by client. Other co-product is a dry fertilizer and can be either a potassium or sodium based. Biodiesel meets all existing standards including DIN and EN. Glycerin is greater than 99% pure. Other co- products are salts. Biodiesel meets ASTM standard. Glycerin is 99.7% pure. Other co- products include fatty material if present in feedstock. Biodiesel meets ASTM and EN 14214 standards. Glycerin is 80% pure. Other co-products inlcude a potassium sulfate fertilizer. Biodiesel meets ASTM standards. Glycerin is greater than 90% pure. Biodiesel meets ASTM and EN 14214 and DIN 51606 standards. Glycerin is 99.8% pure. Biodiesel meets ASTM and DIN 51606 standards. Glycerin is 50% pure. Biodiesel meets ASTM 6751- 02 and DIN 51606 standards. Glycerin is 80% pure as a minimum and increased processing can achieve 99.7% purity. Other products include an inorganic fertilizer. F F F eedstock Y eedstock Y eedstock Y eedstock Y eedstock Y ield ield ield ield ield 99.8% calculated as ratio of neutral/refined oil to produced biodiesel. 98% To be provided as part of feasiblity study and subject to NDA. One pound of raw material equals one pound (0.136 U.S. gal) of 100% biodiesel. Yield is dependent upon feedstock makeup, FFA content, glyceride assay, and MIU. Ranges from 7.5 lbs. for vegetable oils up to 8.25 lbs. for brown grease. Glycerin yield is dependent upon FFA content. Yield is 7.3 lbs. of feedstock per one gallon of biodiesel. Virtually 100% 100% Greater than 98%. Differs from feedstock to feedstock. RDB soybean oil requires 100 lbs. of soybean oil to make 100 lbs. of methyl ester (100%). Ten pounds of feedstock per one gallon of biodiesel. Depends on feedstock. W W W arranties arranties arranties arranties arranties Twelve months full warranty, spare parts supply for 10 years guaranteed. Manufacturers warranty ranges from one to 10 years. Process warranties include feedstock yield, product quality, and plant throughput. Additionally, equipment and installation warranties are provided. The end user only pays the fee charge on the biodiesel produced by volume. BIOX does not intend to sell or license plants.The end user will own the biodiesel produced. The fee is approximately $0.50 per gallon. Warranties are provided on capacity and utility and chemical consumption. A 12-month warranty is provided. Maintenance contracts are optional. IWP is prepared to offer the technology developed and warranty to perform as it does at IWP facility. Quality of biodiesel and glycerin, production capacity, consumption figures for chemicals, and energy and time schedule. Equipment warranty on plant for one year and on tanks and piping for five years. Process and equipment warranties are supplied and are specific to customer requirements. Table 3. Biodiesel Technology Providers The responses shown in this table have been provided by the individual technology providers and/or obtained from open literature. Some responses have been abbreviated due to space constraints. Please contact technology providers directly for more detailed information and/or explanations of responses. F F F eedstock eedstock eedstock eedstock eedstock 20 February 2004 • Render www.rendermagazine.com www.rendermagazine.com Render • February 2004 20 21
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CompanyCompanyCompanyCompanyCompany
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BiosourceBiosourceBiosourceBiosourceBiosourceFFFFFuels, LLCuels, LLCuels, LLCuels, LLCuels, LLC
BIOBIOBIOBIOBIOXXXXXCorporationCorporationCorporationCorporationCorporation
Crown IronCrown IronCrown IronCrown IronCrown IronWWWWWorksorksorksorksorksCompanyCompanyCompanyCompanyCompany
EnergeaEnergeaEnergeaEnergeaEnergeaBiodieselBiodieselBiodieselBiodieselBiodieselTTTTTechnologyechnologyechnologyechnologyechnology
Imperial WImperial WImperial WImperial WImperial WesternesternesternesternesternPPPPProducts, Inc.roducts, Inc.roducts, Inc.roducts, Inc.roducts, Inc.
LLLLLurgi PSI, Inc.urgi PSI, Inc.urgi PSI, Inc.urgi PSI, Inc.urgi PSI, Inc.
PPPPPacificacificacificacificacificBiodiesel, Inc.Biodiesel, Inc.Biodiesel, Inc.Biodiesel, Inc.Biodiesel, Inc.
Superior PSuperior PSuperior PSuperior PSuperior ProcessrocessrocessrocessrocessTTTTTechnologiesechnologiesechnologiesechnologiesechnologies
Contact, Address,Contact, Address,Contact, Address,Contact, Address,Contact, Address,Phone, EPhone, EPhone, EPhone, EPhone, E-mail-mail-mail-mail-mail
Giuseppe di CarpegnaVia Piero Portaluppi 17 -20138Milano, Italy+39 02 [email protected]
Dr. L. Kondor1130 Wien, AustriaHietzinger Hauptstrasse 50+43 1 877 [email protected]
Russell Teall435-1/2 El Sueno RoadSanta Barbara, CA 93110(805) [email protected]
Wilhelm HammerGes.m.b.HParkring 18A-8074 Grambach/Graz+43 316 4009 [email protected]
Michael MarquardtP.O. Box 639Kenosha, WI 53141(262) [email protected]
Tim Haig125 Lakeshore Road East,Suite 200Oakville, ONT, CanadaL6J 1H3(905) [email protected]
Derek MastersonP.O. Box 1364Minnneapolis, MN55440-1364(651) [email protected]
Mr. Herbert PrischinkInkustrasse 1-7, A-3400Klosterneuburg, Austria+43 2243 440 [email protected]
Curtis Wright, P.E.86600 Avenue 54Coachella, CA 92236(760) [email protected]
Martin Kleber1790 Kirby Parkway,Suite 300Memphis, TN 38138(901) [email protected]
Robert King285 Hukilike Street, B105Kahului, Hawaii 96732(808) [email protected]
Tim Maneely2136 Ford Parkway #262St. Paul, MN 55116(651) [email protected]
TTTTTechnology Descriptionechnology Descriptionechnology Descriptionechnology Descriptionechnology Description
Continuous transesterification processdeveloped in the early 1980s.
Continuous two-stage alkalinere-esterification in a compactproduction unit built into a 20 foot (ft.)container.
Modular production units (MPUs) fittinginto a standard 40 ft. container,utilizing a wide range of feedstocks toproduce up to three mgy. Patentpending.
Process technology including freshplant oils, waste cooking oils, andanimal fats that integrates a fullyautomatic PLS-controlled production ofbiodiesel.
Proprietary multi-feedstock technology for theproduction of methyl esters and glycerol fromall feedstocks including vegetable oils,animal fats, and recycled fats and oils.Process is continuous with biodieseldistillation, full co-product recovery, and fullyautomated plants with PLC or DCS controls.
A patented biodiesel technologydeveloped at the University of Toronto,capable of converting any lipid-basedfeedstock containing from zero to 30%FFA into biodiesel on a 1:1 yield.
Continous process for base catalyzedtransesterification of neutral oil.
Multi-feedstock continuous transesterification andesterification process. Optional pre-esterificationmodule is especially suited for yellow grease. Skidmounted, modular construction with doubleredundancy on all moving parts. State-of-the-artcomputer automation allows for theoretical one-man operation (safety regulations permitting) andon-the-fly adjustment of variable feedstock.
Batch plant production of esters andglycerin using low temperature andpressure.
Continuous transesterification processusing patented reactors and glycerinsystems.
Efficient batch process biodiesel plantavailabe in 400,000 gallon per yearincrements.
Continuous processing plants for productionof ASTM D6751-02 and DIN 51606 qualitybiodiesel from animal, vegetable, andrecycled oil feedstocks. Process includes fullrecovery, purification, and recycle of excessmethanol. Batch processing designs availablefor low capacity plants. Glycerin processingto 99.7% USP grade and biodiesel productdistillation are both available if desired.
Status of TStatus of TStatus of TStatus of TStatus of Technologyechnologyechnologyechnologyechnology
Fully commercialized with plant productioncapacities from two million gallons peryear (mgy) to 60 mgy. Oil refining andglycerin upgrading components can beadded upon customer request.
Commercialized, with existing references.
Three commercial MPUs in operation:Las Vegas, NV (three mgy); Rutherford,Australia (10 mgy); U.S. Navy, PortHueneme, CA (0.150 mgy).
Fully commercialized with plants in Austria,Czech Republic, Spain, Germany,Scotland, United States, and Great Britianranging in size from 1.5 mgy to 15 mgyfrom a variety of feedstocks.
Developed through three years of advanced researchand development and integrated into a continuous10 gph pilot plant and testing facility. A 10 mgycommercial facility is currently under design forstartup in 2004. Strategic partnership with the DuppsCompany for the manufacture and assembly of plantsfor clients throughout the world.
One million liter (0.264 mgy) pilot plantoperating since April 2001. A 16 mgycommercial plant is expected to becommissioned in third quarter, 2004.
Commercial plant operating at 12 mgy;others in project engineering phase for upto 30 mgy to be operational in 2005.
Commercial stage with facilities in Austria(12 mgy), England (75 mgy), Spain (12mgy), Australia (12 mgy), and Austria (45mgy) will start early 2004.
Commercial plant in operation for twoyears capable of producing 10 mgy.
Commercial scale since 1988; 2.5 mgymodular units; 10 mgy and larger are inan open air steel structure.
Three completed plants all in production.
Engineering in process for two U.S.commercial plants utilizing yellow greaseas feedstock.
Descript ionDescriptionDescriptionDescriptionDescription
Vegetable oilsand recoveredfried oil
Vegetable oils,animal fats,and yellowgrease
Vegetable oilsand animalfats
Fresh plantoils, wastecooking oils,and animalfats
Vegetable oils,animal fats,and recycledfats and oils
Variable
Vegetable oils,used cookingoil, and animalfats
Oils or yellowgrease
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Technically, nohighest limit; it iseconomic toprocess with max10% FFA.
Unlimited
Free fatty acids,even in excess of20%, are noproblem.
No limit fromzero to 100%.
Zero to 30%
Variable
100%
40%
Zero to 20%
Base plant 6%
Up to 30%
MIUMIUM IUM IUM IU
Unlimited
No limit. Feed-stocks with MIU inexcess of 3%require a feedstockpreconditioningprocess package.
Less than 2%
Variable
3%0.5% Water0.5% Impurities2% Unsaponifi-ables
Less than 2%
2% max
PPPPPretreatmentretreatmentretreatmentretreatmentretreatment
Depends uponfeedstock.
A vacuum oilpurification unit isapplicable for animalfats or yellow greasefeedstocks.
Depends uponfeedstock.
Only required ifMIU is in excess of3% to remove theexcess water.
None
Variable
Depends upon fatquality.
Not required, butadvised to filter andremove moisture.
Yes
None
Depends onfeedstock.
PPPPProcessing Costsrocessing Costsrocessing Costsrocessing Costsrocessing Costs
For vegetable oils, 28.2cents (U.S.) per gallon.
To be provided as part offeasiblity study andsubject to NDA.
$0.35 to $0.50 per gallondepending upon volume,utility costs, labor rates,equipment depreciation, andconsumable price indexes.
Variable
$0.42 to $0.93 per gallon depend-ing upon volume, utility costs, laborrates, equipment depreciation, andconsumable price indexes. (This costincludes $0.05 to $0.24 per galloncapital equipment depreciation ex-pense depending upon plant capa-city based on five-year depreciation.)
Depends upon volume,but between 40 and 80cents per gallon.
13.7 cents per gallon at 30mgy capacity. (This valuehas been adjusted toinclude the glycerin co-product value estimated at$0.225 per gallon credit.)
Proprietary
Depends on plantcapacity.
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From 0.5, 1.0, and 2.5mgy units; fully modularunits.
From three mgy to any sizeMPUs. Each unit requiresan 8 ft. x 40 ft. footprintexcluding tank farm. Threemonth delivery fromcontract and deposit.
A 10 mgy facility can beinstalled into a 100 ft. x 120ft. building including officespaces, analytical laboratory,and process technology,excluding tank farm.
Minimum size is five mgythrough 50 mgy andrequires a 60 ft. x 150 ft.footprint. The technologyis not modular.
Minimum size is five to10 mgy with no limit tothe maximum size.
Minimum size is threemgy up to 75 mgy.
Plant size is 10 mgy andrequires a 10,000 squarefoot footprint, excludingtank farm.
Minimum plant size 0.75mgy up to 35 mgy. A 30mgy plant requires a 40ft. x 100 ft. footprint anda 2.5 mgy plant requiresa 13 ft. x 40 ft. footprint.
Minimum plant size is 0.2mgy with a maximum sizeof two mgy. Each milliongallon production capacityrequires 3,000 square feet,excluding tank farm.
Continuous processdown to three mgy withno upper limit. Smallerplants will be batchfacilities. Skid mountedunits are available up tofive mgy.
Capital CostsCapital CostsCapital CostsCapital CostsCapital Costs
To be provided as part offeasiblity study andsubject to NDA.
Dependent upon size.Ranges from $1.50 for fourmgy to $0.65/gallon for30 mgy facilities includingglycerin recovery andrefining units.
Capital costs range from$1.25 for two to six mgy,through $1.00 for six to10 mgy, and $0.75 forlarger than 10 mgyplants.
Variable
Costs are dependentupon FFA content andcost of infrastructure.
Costs are $0.20 to$0.50 per gallon.
Costs range from $1 pergallon for two to six mgy,thru $0.63 per gallon forsix to 10 mgy, and $0.26per gallon for 10 mgyand larger.
Capital costs are $1 pergallon.
From $1.00 to $2.50 TIC fortwo to six mgy, $0.75 to$1.70 TIC for six to 10 mgy,and $0.50 to $1.30 TIC pergallon for 10 mgy and largerplants depending onfeedstock and infrastructurerequirements.
Delivery ScheduleDelivery ScheduleDelivery ScheduleDelivery ScheduleDelivery Schedule
Four to five months.
To be provided as part offeasiblity study andsubject to NDA.
Assuming the plant siting studiesand permits are in process, fourmonths for engineering and design;six months for procurement andcomponent fabrication; two monthsfor assembly; and two months forstartup and commissioning.
Six months
Variable
Containers ship eightmonths after signing ofcontract, plus four to sixweeks of assembly andanother six weeks forcommissioning.
One year
Eight months for 2.5mgy, and 13 months for10 mgy.
Six months
Six to 14 months ifpermits are in place.
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Biodiesel meets moststringent European and/orASTM standard specifica-tions. Glycerin is 88-90%pure; however, withupgrades, pharmaceuticalgrade can be produced.
Biodiesel meets ASTMstandard specifications.Glycerin purity is 65%.Other products includedistilled FFA if present infeedstock.
Biodiesel meets ASTMstandard. Glycerin qualityis determined byfeasibility study andsubject to NDA.
Biodiesel meets ASTMand European standards.Glycerin is nominally80% pure. Otherproducts inlcude apotassium phosphatesolid fertilizer.Biodiesel conforms to ASTM, EN,and DIN standards. Glycerin is 95%pure as a minimum; however 99.7%purity can be achieved if so desiredby client. Other co-product is a dryfertilizer and can be either apotassium or sodium based.
Biodiesel meets allexisting standardsincluding DIN and EN.Glycerin is greater than99% pure. Other co-products are salts.
Biodiesel meets ASTMstandard. Glycerin is99.7% pure. Other co-products include fattymaterial if present infeedstock.
Biodiesel meets ASTM andEN 14214 standards.Glycerin is 80% pure.Other co-products inlcudea potassium sulfatefertilizer.
Biodiesel meets ASTMstandards. Glycerin isgreater than 90% pure.
Biodiesel meets ASTMand EN 14214 and DIN51606 standards.Glycerin is 99.8% pure.
Biodiesel meets ASTMand DIN 51606standards. Glycerin is50% pure.
Biodiesel meets ASTM 6751-02 and DIN 51606standards. Glycerin is 80%pure as a minimum andincreased processing canachieve 99.7% purity. Otherproducts include aninorganic fertilizer.
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99.8% calculated as ratioof neutral/refined oil toproduced biodiesel.
98%
To be provided as part offeasiblity study andsubject to NDA.
One pound of rawmaterial equals onepound (0.136 U.S. gal)of 100% biodiesel.
Yield is dependent upon feedstockmakeup, FFA content, glycerideassay, and MIU. Ranges from 7.5lbs. for vegetable oils up to 8.25lbs. for brown grease. Glycerinyield is dependent upon FFAcontent.
Yield is 7.3 lbs. offeedstock per one gallonof biodiesel.
Virtually 100%
100%
Greater than 98%.
Differs from feedstock tofeedstock. RDB soybeanoil requires 100 lbs. ofsoybean oil to make 100lbs. of methyl ester(100%).
Ten pounds of feedstockper one gallon ofbiodiesel.
Depends on feedstock.
WWWWWarrantiesarrantiesarrantiesarrantiesarranties
Twelve months fullwarranty, spare partssupply for 10 yearsguaranteed.
Manufacturers warrantyranges from one to 10years.
Process warranties includefeedstock yield, productquality, and plantthroughput. Additionally,equipment and installationwarranties are provided.
The end user only pays thefee charge on the biodieselproduced by volume. BIOXdoes not intend to sell orlicense plants.The end userwill own the biodieselproduced. The fee isapproximately $0.50 pergallon.
Warranties are providedon capacity and utilityand chemicalconsumption.
A 12-month warranty isprovided. Maintenancecontracts are optional.
IWP is prepared to offerthe technology developedand warranty to performas it does at IWP facility.
Quality of biodiesel andglycerin, productioncapacity, consumptionfigures for chemicals,and energy and timeschedule.
Equipment warranty onplant for one year and ontanks and piping for fiveyears.
Process and equipmentwarranties are suppliedand are specific tocustomer requirements.
Table 3. Biodiesel Technology Providers
The responses shown in this table have been provided by the individual technology providers and/or obtained from open literature. Some responses have been abbreviated due to space constraints. Please contact technology providers directly for more detailed information and/or explanations of responses.
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