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Masterclasses - Understanding Bio-Fuels and Bio-Diesel

Link to Masterclass Info Pack
http://www.neweng.org.uk/masterclass/20080702-BioDiesel.pdf

Register for this Masterclass HERE.

The Masterclass in Bio diesel will be held at Solstice BioLogic, Ratfyn Farm, Salisbury.  (Please note: participants will meet at the Holiday Inn, Solstice Park, Salisbury at 10am and then travel together to Ratfyn Farm.)

The masterclass concentrates on Bio diesel and during the day you will become familiar with the plant and processes that are used to produce bio diesel.

You will also be introduced to the chemistry of bio diesel production and the methods of controlling quality.  You will be given a briefing on the safety of production and the legal aspects of the use of bio fuels.

At the end of the masterclass you should be capable of describing the processes of producing a high quality bio diesel and be familiar with the legislation and effects of using bio diesel.

The programme

10.30 to 11.30 Introduction to Biofuels
11.30 to 12.30 Biodiesel Processing
12.30 to 13.30 Lunch
13.30 to 15.30 Biodiesel Testing Standards
Fuel Quality, Fuel Duty and the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO), Warranties and Biodiesel Emissions and Pollution
15.30 to 16.00 Round up of Technical Masterclass and Workshop on how to incorporate material into your teaching