Saskatchewan agricultural producers put biodiesel to the test
Monday, February 01, 2010
Any farmer who has tried to run summer diesel during a frigid Prairie
winter knows the challenges of keeping his farm machinery fleet
running, which is why winter diesel has conditioners to keep the fuel
flowing on the coldest day. The same challenge is present with
biodiesel, where cloud point and viscosity can be a challenge for
winter operating conditions...During the year-long project, eight agriculture producers are operating
their equipment using low level (B5) and high level (B10)
canola-biodiesel blends to determine whether they affect engine
performance. Five producers will operate their equipment year round
using a B5 blend, while three others will use a B10 blend during warmer
months and a B5 blend the rest of the year.
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