Houston Biodiesel - the first Biodiesel Retail Pump in Houston.

About once a month Houston Biodiesel holds a homebrew workshop. If you're interested in producing your own high quality biodiesel safely then you should attend a biodiesel workshop. Be one of the 12 persons in our workshop to learn how to produce superior quality biodiesel. This is not a reactor building workshop but a biodiesel process workshop. In the workshop you'll learn hands on how to make your own biodiesel start to finish with a proven method. Topics covered: ion exchange washing, water washing, WVO pre treatment, filtering, loading and heating reactor, single and two-stage reaction, titration, methoxide mixing & injecting, settling, glycerin separation, drying, vacuum methanol recovery, quality testing, and so much more. We teach a proven method that really works. Save countless internet hours and get the straight scoop on a process that is proven to work. No prior Biodiesel or brewing knowledge is necessary to attend.

You are welcome to attend the class whether you're interested in making biodiesel, want to get into the renewable business, or just want to learn more about this fantastic alternative fuel. Teachers can bring your students for half price. Instructor is Chris Powers with additional help from Charlie Fietz, Carl Krueger, Marcus Davila, and Jose Flores.

Five most common sentences we say everyday:
#1: No conversion is necessary to use biodiesel . You do NOT have to convert your vehicle to use biodiesel. Just pour biodiesel into your tank and drive.

#2: Yes, biodiesel will blend with petroleum diesel in any percentage. Vehicles newer than 2009 should consult with us before running straight B100 biodiesel. Ironically new "clean burning" diesels are less tolerate of biodiesel.

#3: We are a retail station only. We are not a producer. The pump is self service. Even though biodiesel is non-toxic and biodegradable please be mindful not to drip or spill.

#4: Biodiesel will not destroy your fuel lines. While biodiesel is highly corrosive to rubber, there is no rubber in modern diesel fuel systems. No need to change your fuel lines. Yes, older vehicles must be mindful of their lines as if there is a leak biodiesel will find it. If your vehicle is ten years or older the fuel lines probably need attention anyhow. Usually this is a minor task. If you have a soft or leaking line replace it with a high quality hose and NOT something from your local auto parts store.

#5: Yes, if you start using biodiesel then you will probably need a fuel filter change. Biodiesel does a great job cleaning out all the old diesel tar buildup in your tank and lines. This is a one time cleaning. Keep using biodiesel on a semi regular basis to keep your fuel system clean.

Rapeseed oil is a primary source of raw oil feedstock in Europe for biodiesel production. Rapeseed oil produces 1000 KG oil/Hectare compared to soybean of 375 KG oil/hectare. Oil Palm produces the most at a huge 5000 KG/Hectare. Algae is coming......

GOT WASTE VEGETABLE OIL?
Houston Biodiesel will happily accept used fryer oil and expired virgin oil donations for use in our biodiesel workshops. Just come by and drop it off. Your fryer oil will be used in a classroom setting.