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. Full Story

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