1975 - 2007 * 32 Years Serving the Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Industries

Biodiesel Production Modules                         

        PETROGAS offers continuous biodiesel processing modules to convert degummed crude soybean oil into methyl ester or biodiesel.  The PETROGAS process is simple and employs the latest in processing technology on a packaged plant.  The processing module contains a main reactor,  methyl ester/glycerol separator, methanol flash unit (for continuous recycling of feedstock methanol), water wash for methyl esters, glycerol/water separator, and a water pH balance unit.  All pumps and motors are included along with the necessary process controls.  Process logic controllers are available for an additional cost.  Ancillary equipment (tanks, loading systems, control room, etc) not included.

        PETROGAS uses all electric heat for biodiesel production with low emissions and trouble-free operation.  Biodiesel process skids are manufactured and tested by PETROGAS.  Biodiesel production skids are factory tested through a trial test.  All plants come with certification of biodiesel produced meeting the typical ASTM or DIN standards.  Packaged plants are shipped with a 12-month warranty on defective parts or workmanship. 

        Biodiesel production units meet all applicable construction standards including UL and ASTM codes.  PETROGAS also offers compliance with any environmental standards in the USA or foreign countries. 

 

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¨     Fast In Service Time:   PETROGAS currently has a 24 to 28-week construction schedule for biodiesel modules.  PETROGAS ships a complete module tested and ready for operation.

¨     Simple Site Construction:   You provide your own construction including tankage and loading systems.  Site construction occurs concurrently while PETROGAS is building the processing module. 

 

 ¨     Package Size:  (1 Complete Skid)  14’  x  40’

¨     Tanks and Loading:   You provide the following:

o       Inputs:  Power (440/480V 3 Phase AC), Water, Soybean Oil, Methanol, Catalyst, Water Treatment        Chemicals

o       Outputs:   Biodiesel, Glycerol mixture for further processing, Treated Water

o       Tanks, Loading and Unloading Facilities.

¨     Quick Installation:   PETROGAS fabricates modules under controlled conditions in a 30,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility.  Installation and hook up are quick and easy and can be completed in less than 10 days.

¨      Certified Operation:  No need for expensive on-site testing and operator training as PETROGAS will test and train your operators in its manufacturing plant in Texas.  Your plant is certified to meet biodiesel quality standards and your staff is certified to operate the plant.

¨     Lower Costs:   PETROGAS manufactures a complete biodiesel-processing module for 25 – 47 cents per gallon of annual capacity.

¨     Two Sizes:   500 gallon per hour and 1200 gallon per hour based on crude degummed soybean oil.

 

500 GALLON PER HOUR UNIT
FEEDS: GPH LB/HR
Soybean Oil 500 3855
Methanol 107 709
Citric Acid Solution 2 16
Water 46 387
Caustic --- 8
ESTIMATED YIELDS:    
Soydiesel 526 3868
Glycerine-Methanol 80 684
Water 51 426
Power Use 120 kW

 

 

1200 GALLON PER HOUR UNIT
FEEDS: GPH LB/HR
Soybean Oil 1200 9252
Methanol 256 1702
Citric Acid Solution 4 37
Water 111 929
Caustic --- 20
ESTIMATED YIELDS:    
Soydiesel 1259 9283
Glycerine-Methanol 191 1642
Water 122 1015
Power Use 300 kW

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Contact PETROGAS:

TEL: 979-849-1206        FAX:  979-849-0951         Email: petrogas@att.net