How do you Convert cooking oil to biodisel?

- Used cooking oil

- Methanol (99%)

- Sodium hydroxide (lye)

- A large container with a lid

- A wooden spoon or spatula

- A thermometer

- A funnel

- A glass jar or bottle

- A coffee filter or cheesecloth

- Rubber gloves

- Safety glasses

Procedure

1. Prepare your workspace. Ensure you have a well-ventilated area and that you are wearing rubber gloves and safety glasses.

2. Measure the cooking oil. Pour the used cooking oil into a large container with a lid. Measure the amount of oil you have.

3. Calculate the amount of methanol needed. The general ratio of methanol to oil is 1:6 by volume. So, for every 1 liter of oil, you will need 160 ml of methanol.

4. Mix the methanol and lye. In a separate container, mix the methanol and lye. Be very careful when handling lye, as it is a caustic substance. Wear gloves and safety glasses and avoid contact with your skin or eyes.

5. Add the methanol and lye mixture to the oil. Slowly add the methanol and lye mixture to the oil, stirring constantly. The mixture will start to heat up.

6. Heat the mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 1 hour.

7. Cool the mixture. After 1 hour, remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool.

8. Separate the biodiesel from the glycerin. The mixture will separate into two layers, with the biodiesel on top and the glycerin on the bottom.

9. Pour the biodiesel into a glass jar or bottle. Use a funnel to carefully pour the biodiesel into a glass jar or bottle.

10. Filter the biodiesel. Filter the biodiesel through a coffee filter or cheesecloth to remove any impurities.

Your biodiesel is ready to use! You can use it in any diesel engine.