Description
The Collaborative Biodiesel Project is a student-led initiative at Appalachian State University and is partially funded by the EPA P3 Award: Student Design Competition for Sustainability. The purpose of the project is to create a closed loop biodiesel processing facility that provides for its own energy needs, and recycles its waste products. We have examined all aspects of the process in order to find sustainable ways to close the biodiesel loop. Our mission is to create a sustainable biodiesel processor model that can be easily replicated by others. All of our designs and schematics are available here.National Recognition in Washington, DC
In May, 2006, our student team presented this project at the EPA P3 Design Expo in Washington, DC, and was chosen as one of the winners for the design competition. We were awarded further funding for our project to pursue education, research, and outreach interests. Phase two of our project will include research in to biodiesel feedstocks, improved instrumentation of the facility, and expanded educational programs.
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