German standards group finds additives help in long-term biodiesel storage

December 10, 2013 |

In Germany, successful trials using additives to help biodiesel survive long-term storage, even during cold months, have been completed by the national biodiesel standards body AGQM. Testing took place under ideal conditions as well as real conditions, monitoring oxidation stability, acid and peroxide numbers, as well as water content in monthly intervals. Using additives appears to have made a significant difference in the biodiesel quality over the long-term.

Category: Research

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