Dry transformers are gaining popularity; the main reasons for this preference of transformer owners are better safety and efficiency of such units. In this article we look into whether these reasons are actually true. The peculiarities of dry and oil transformer systems The single biggest reason transformer operators prefer dry transformers instead of oil-filled onesRead More

Biodiesel is currently a vague term. Originally, it referred to the blend of 70-95% regular fuel an 30-5% vegetable oil. Now the term biodiesel refers to a fuel made from animal fat or vegetable oil by transesterification. Using biodiesel as marine fuel reduces the emission of practically all harmful substances usual for regular fuels. DueRead More

Both production volume and consumption of biodiesel have been growing due to two main factors. First, the global environmental deterioration, caused mainly by the emissions from burning fossil fuel. Second, this deterioration caused tightening of exhaust emission regulations. Many countries have adopted laws to gradually increase the share of biodiesel used as fuel. The selectionRead More

Alternative fuels appeared due to several factors. First, the countries with limited mineral reserves were searching to reduce their fuel dependence from foreign suppliers. Secondly, alternative fuels were considered more environmentally friendly than traditional fuels. Therefore, a biodiesel production was reasonably thought as a way to solve both problems. Biodiesel is a liquid fuel thatRead More