Biodiesel Production, Handling and Use

Biodiesel Utilization: Update on Analytical Techniques
Publication Type: Presentation (PDF 1 MB)
Publisher: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Publication Date: May 2009

Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide
Publication Type: Technical guide (PDF 1.7 MB)
Publisher: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Publication Date: September 2008

Effects of Biodiesel Operation on Light-Duty Tier 2 Engine and Emission Control Systems
Publication Type: Conference paper (PDF 943 KB)
Publisher: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Publication Date: August 2008

Analysis of Coconut-Derived Biodiesel and Conventional Diesel Fuel Samples from the Philippines
Publication Type: Milestone report (PDF 2.4 MB)
Authors: Alleman, T.L.; McCormick, R.
Publication Date: January 2006

Biodiesel Blends
Publication Type: Fact sheet (PDF 234 KB)
Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date: April 2005

Biodiesel R&D at NREL
Publication Type: Presentation (PDF 415 KB)
Conference: National Biodiesel Conference and Expo, February 2006, San Diego, California
Authors: McCormick, R.; Alleman, T.L.; Barnitt, R.; Clark, W.; Hayes, R.; Ireland, J.; Proc, K.; Ratcliff, M.; Thornton, M.; Whitacre, S.; Williams, A.; Smith, D.
Publication Date: February 2006

Business Management for Biodiesel Producers
Publication Type: Subcontractor report (PDF 2.1 MB)
Author: Van Gerpen, J.
Publication Date: July 2004

Life Cycle Inventory of Biodiesel and Petroleum Diesel for Use in an Urban Bus: Final Report
Publication Type: Study report (PDF 1.6 MB)
Authors: Sheehan, J.; Camobreco, V.; Duffield, J.; Graboski, M.; Shapouri. H.
Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy; U.S. Department of Agriculture
Publication Date: 1998

Overview of Biodiesel and Petroleum Diesel Life Cycles
Publication Type: Study report (PDF 672 KB)
Authors: Sheehan, J.; Camobreco, V.; Duffield, J.; Graboski, M.; Shapouri, H.
Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy; U.S. Department of Agriculture
Publication Date: May 1998

Biodiesel Quality, Stability and Compatibility

Analysis of Biodiesel Blend Samples Collected in the United States in 2008
Publication Type: Report (PDF 587 KB)
Authors: T.L. Alleman, L. Fouts, and R.L. McCormick
Publisher: NREL
Publication Date: March 2010

Impacts of Biodiesel Fuel Blends Oil Dilution on Light-Duty Diesel Engine Operation
Publication Type: Paper (PDF 1.1 MB)
Conference: 2009 SAE International Powertrains, Fuels, and Lubricants Meeting, Florence, Italy, June 15-17, 2009
Authors: M.J. Thornton, T.L. Alleman, J. Luecke, and R.L. McCormick
Publication Date: August 2009

2008 B20 Survey Results
Publication Type: Presentation (PDF 1.1 MB)
Conference: National Biodiesel Conference, February 2009, San Francisco, California
Authors: Alleman, T.; McCormick, R.
Publication Date: February 2009

Manufacturer Position Statements on Biodiesel Warranties
Publication Type: Fact Sheets
Available from: National Biodiesel Board

Stability of Biodiesel and Biodiesel Blends: Interim Report
Publication Type: Technical report (PDF 681 KB)
Authors: McCormick, R.L.; Alleman, T.L.; Waynick, J.A.; Westbrook, S.R.; Porter, S.
Publication Date: April 2006

Biodiesel Cold Weather Blending Study
Publication Type: Technical report (PDF 2.1 MB)
Publisher: National Biodiesel Board; Cold Flow Consortium
Publication Date: 2001

Characterization of Biodiesel Oxidation and Oxidation Products
Publication Type: Technical literature review (PDF 1.5 MB)
Author: Southwest Research Institute
Publication Date: August 2005

Elastomer Compatibility Testing of Renewable Diesel Fuels
Publication Type: Technical report (PDF 733 KB)
Authors: Frame, E.; McCormick, R.L.
Publication Date: November 2005

An Evaluation and Comparison of Test Methods to Measure the Oxidation Stability of Neat Biodiesel
Publication Type: Subcontractor report (PDF 810 KB)
Author: Westbrook, S.R.
Publication Date: November 2005

Impact of Biodiesel on Fuel System Component Durability
Publication Type: Technical report (PDF 1.4 MB)
Author: Terry, B.
Publication Date: September 2005

Preliminary Assessment of Quality and Stability of Neat Biodiesel in the USA
Publication Type: Conference paper
Conference: 8th World Renewable Energy Congress, Denver, Colorado 2004
Order from: Elsevier
Authors: McCormick, R.L.; Lawrence, R.

Survey of the Quality and Stability of Biodiesel and Biodiesel Blends in the United States in 2004
Publication Type: Technical report (PDF 633 KB)
Authors: McCormick, R.L.; Alleman, T.L.; Ratcliff, M.; Moens, L.; Lawrence, R.
Publication Date: October 2005

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Biodiesel Emissions

Biodiesel Fuel Property Effects on Particulate Matter Reactivity
Publication Type: Paper (PDF 1.3 MB)
Authors: Williams, A.; Black, S.; and McCormick, R.L.
Publication Date: June 2010

Investigation of Nitro-Organic Compounds in Diesel Engine Exhaust: Final Report, February 2007-April 2008 (PDF 2.2 MB)
Publication Type: NREL Subcontract Report
Authors: Dane, J.; Voorhees, K.J.
NREL Technical Monitor: M. Ratcliff

Effect of Biodiesel Blends on Diesel Particulate Filter Performance
Publication Type: Conference Paper (PDF 868 KB)
Conference: Powertrain and Fluid Systems Conference and Exhibition, October 2006, Toronto, Canada
Authors: Williams, A.; McCormick, R.L.; Hayes, R.R.; Ireland, J.

Effects of Biodiesel Blends on Vehicle Emissions
Publication Type: Milestone report (PDF 1.9 MB)
Authors: McCormick, R.L.; Williams, A.; Ireland, J.; Brimhall, M.; Hayes, R.R.
Publication Date: October 2006

Biodiesel Effects on Diesel Particle Filter Performance
Publication Type: Milestone report (PDF 627 KB)
Authors: Williams, A.; McCormick, R.L.; Hayes, R.; Ireland, J.
Publication Date: March 2006

Comparison Of Nitro-Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Levels In Conventional Diesel And Alternative Diesel Fuels
Publication Type: Journal article (PDF 268 KB)
Journal: American Chemical Society Division Petroleum. Chemistry 50(1) 333
Authors: Havey, Crystal D.; Hayes, R. Robert; McCormick, R.L.; Voorhees, K.J.
Publication Date: 2005

Effect of Biodiesel Composition on Engine Emissions from a DDC Series 60 Diesel Engine: Final Report; Report 2 in a Series of 6
Publication Type: Subcontractor report (PDF 807 KB)
Authors: Graboski, M.S.; McCormick, R.L.; Alleman, T.L.; Herring, A.M.
Publication Date: February 2003

Effects of Biodiesel on NO_x Emissions
Publication Type: Presentation (PDF 448 KB)
Presenter: McCormick, R.L.
Date: June 8, 2005
Audience: California Air Resources Board/California Energy Commission Biodiesel Work Group

Evaluation of Formulation Strategies to Eliminate the Biodiesel NOx Effect
Publication Type: Journal article
Journal: Fuel Processing Technology
Order from: Elsevier
Authors: Szybist, J.P.; Boehman, A.L.; Taylor, J.D.; McCormick, R.L.
Publication Date: 2005

Impact of Biodiesel Fuel on Pollutant Emissions from Diesel Engines
Publication type: Book chapter
Book: The Biodiesel Handbook
Order from: American Oil Chemists' Society Press
Authors: McCormick, R.L.; Alleman, T.L.
Publication Date: 2005

NO_x Solutions for Biodiesel: Final Report; Report 6 in a Series of 6
Publication Type: Subcontractor report (PDF 609 KB)
Authors: McCormick, R.L.; Alvarez, J.R.; Graboski, M.S.
Publication Date: February 2003

Impact of Biodiesel Fuels on Air Quality and Human Health: Task 2 Report; The Impact of Biodiesel Fuels on Ozone Concentrations
Publication Type: Subcontractor report (PDF 4.1 MB)
Authors: Morris, R.E.; Mansell, G.E.; Jia, Y.; Wilson, G.
Publication Date: May 2003

Impact of Biodiesel Fuels on Air Quality and Human Health: Task 3 Report; The Impact of Biodiesel Fuels on Ambient Carbon Monoxide Levels in the Las Vegas Nonattainment Area
Publication Type: Subcontractor report (PDF 1.4 MB)
Authors: Mansell, G.; Morris, R.E.; Wilson, G.
Publication Date: May 2003

Impact of Biodiesel Fuels on Air Quality and Human Health: Summary Report
Publication Type: Subcontractor report (PDF 615 KB)
Authors: Morris, R.E.; Pollack, A.K.; Mansell, G.E.; Lindhjem, C.; Jia, Y.; Wilson, G.
Publication Date: May 2003

Impact of Biodiesel Fuels on Air Quality and Human Health: Task 5 Report; Air Toxics Modeling of the Effects of Biodiesel Fuel Use on Human Health in the South Coast Air Basin Region of Southern California
Publication Type: Subcontractor report (PDF 1.6 MB)
Authors: Morris, R.E.; Jia, Y.
Publication Date: May 2003

Impact of Biodiesel Fuels on Air Quality and Human Health: Task 1 Report; Incorporate Biodiesel Data into Vehicle Emissions Databases for Modeling
Publication Type: Subcontractor report (PDF 1.3 MB)
Authors: Lindhjem, C.; Pollack, A.
Publication Date: May 2003

Impact of Biodiesel Fuels on Air Quality and Human Health: Task 4 Report; Impacts of Biodiesel Fuel Use on PM (Particulate Matter)
Publication Type: Subcontractor report (PDF 1.5 MB)
Authors: Morris, R.E.; Jia, Y.
Publication Date: May 2003

Regulated Emissions from Biodiesel Tested in Heavy-Duty Engines Meeting 2004 Emission Standards
Publication Type: Conference paper (PDF 537 KB)
Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers Brasil Fuels and Lubricants Meeting, May 2005, Rio de Janiero, Brazil
Authors: McCormick, R.L.;Tennant, C.; Hayes, R.R.; Black, S.; Williams, A.; Ireland, J.; McDaniel, T.; Frailey, M.; Sharp, C.A.
Publication Date: 2005

Biodiesel Fleet Evaluations

100,000-Mile Evaluation of Transit Buses Operated on Biodiesel Blends (B20)
Publication Type: Conference paper (PDF 498 KB)
Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers Powertrain and Fluid Systems Conference and Exhibition, October 2006, Toronto, Canada
Authors: Proc, K.; Barnitt, R.; Hayes, R.R.; Ratcliff, M.; McCormick, R.L.
Publication Date: October 2006

Operating Experience and Teardown Analysis for Engines Operated on Biodiesel Blends (B20)
Publication Type: Conference paper (PDF 358 KB)
Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers Commercial Vehicle Engineering Conference, November 2005, Rosemont, Illinois
Authors: Fraer, R.; Dinh, H.; Proc, K.; McCormick, R.L.; Chandler, K.; Buchholz, B.