There’s a fight brewing on the horizon in Washington. Later this year, the EPA will be finalizing its biofuel volumes required for each of the alternative fuels blended in the Renewable Fuel Standard. The National Biodiesel Board (NBB), though, suggests that the EPA is underestimating the biodiesel industry’s capacity to offer advanced options in the coming years.

The NBB Perspective

The NBB believes that due to the current Administration’s goals to reduce carbon emissions, something must change, and making the system (as a whole) less reliant on petroleum can do just that. If biofuel steps up to the plate, you get a cost-effective solution that helps to strengthen the economy and diversify the fuel market as a whole.

What Might Have to Change

If the NBB does get its way, several things may have to change. Biofuel suppliers would most certainly have to increase their capacity, and that not only means more jobs within the industry, but also better equipment. That’s where Komax comes in. We offer a number of technologies to help support the biofuel industry.

• Scepter Tank Heater: Our direct injection steam tank heater is designed to heat water compatible products in a vibration free, quiet manner. It’s 100% efficienct, and constructed of type 316 stainless steel for lasting durability.
• Teflon and Kynar Lined Static Mixers: Acid injection is a common part of the biofuel industry, and these mixers were perfectly designed to mix any aggressive chemicals.
• Klean-Wall Heat Exchanger: Typically installed in a circulation loop for bigger digester heaters, this sludge and slurry heater offers no-clog technology as well as increased bacteriological activity.
• Triple Action Static Mixer: For catalyst mixing and fuel blending, the perfect static mixer is a must, and few can provide the level of efficiency we offer with this model.
• Inline Heating: Our inline steam heater offers a high level of efficiency – nearly 100% – and reduced noise and vibration. It’s nearly 25% more effective than most traditional heat exchangers.

If the biofuel industry is going to increase its output, much is going to be required, and Komax will be here to help.