The USB-1 biodiesel production plant from sunflower oil, manufactured by Globecore, is designed to produce fuel that is kinder to the environment by processing vegetable raw materials. Sunflower oil is widely used as a base for biodiesel due to its good availability and high fatty acid content. The unit is based on the transesterification process, in which sunflower oil is mixed with methanol and a catalyst, after which a chemical reaction takes place to form biodiesel and glycerol. The USB-1 unit uses electromagnetic activation, which is said to make the process faster, more efficient and more stable. The USB-1 is designed to be user-friendly, compact and simple to integrate into existing production processes. It is suitable for use on farms, in processing plants and in training or research centres. The finished biodiesel can be used in standard diesel engines, which may have the advantage of reducing fuel costs and emissions.
Biodiesel production plant from sunflower oil USB-1 Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Capacity, m3/hour | 4 |
| Explosion protection class, | II2GEExdIIBT3 |
| Power supply voltage at 3 phase VAC, V | 380 |
| Compressed air control pressure, MPa | 0.6-0.8 |
| Settling tank volume, m3 | 20.8 |
| Filtration fineness, micron | 5 |
