BIO PRO VIDEOS - SEE A BIO PRO IN ACTION!
View these short, informational videos about the BioPro 380 and how it operates
Loading Oil & Chemicals (YouTube)
Starting A Batch (YouTube)
Transferring Finished Fuel - Also gives an overview of a BioPro 190 (YouTube)
See How To Setup A Basic Biodiesel Production Shop (YouTube)

BIO PRO PRODUCTION COST ANALYSIS/RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Use this handy worksheet to see how much you can save by making your own Biodiesel
In some cases you can make it for under $1.00/gallon!
MS Excel version (28 Kb) Adobe Acrobat version (38.7 Kb)

Following on the heels of the highly acclaimed BioPro 190, this new machine takes small scale Biodiesel production to the next level with style!

Just like the BioPro 190, you simply add oil, catalyst, methanol and sulfuric acid into the machine, press the start button and walk away!

And, just like the BioPro 190, there's no transferring of oil from one place to another, no adjusting levers and valves to make sure things are added just right, no monitoring the process at all. You just put it, press start and carry on with your life.

24 hours later you come back, drain off the glycerin, and press the wash button and let it go to town again washing the biodiesel and then drying it to a crystal clear, extremely clean Biodiesel fuel.

One exciting new feature of the BioPro 380 is that you can now connect the machine directly to a pressurized water source. This means less barrels to have hanging around which means more space in your processing area! If you don't have water access the machine can still easily draw from a static water source too, making it an extremely flexible machine.

Another great feature of the BioPro 380 is it's ability to do different batch sizes. It can process
50, 75, or 100 gallons of feedstock into high-quality, ready-to-use Biodiesel. This gives you the added flexibility of being able to size your batches to fit your fueling needs

The BioPro 380, like the BioPro 190, is made from high-quality 304 Stainless Steel and has been designed for minimal operator involvement. It has a patented logic controller that monitors everything with full built-in monitoring and fault protection. And, for those of you wanting to manually produce your biodiesel it comes with all the switches and manual overrides needed (just in case you REALLY want to be involved in the process).

Something extra special about this machine is it's ability to produce Biodiesel using something called the 80/20 method. This allows you to use the machine to create incredibly pure Biodiesel; in fact, if your feedstock is fairly good, the biodiesel made in the BioPro 380 in most cases can pass the ASTM test allowing you to qualify for the first step to sell the fuel. The unit is so thoroughly thought out that it even comes with it's own fueling pump complete with a nozzle for easy fueling. It can process both new and used oil and has been tested to handle the worst oil you can throw at it. It's completely automatic and easy to use. The units are custom made and built with extreme care and precision. Everything is built to be biodiesel compatible from the start so you know everything will work right out of the shipping crate.

• Dimensions: 63"w x 33"d x 86"h. Overall height adjustable +/- 2”
• Weight: Approximately 670 Lbs. (empty).
• Capacity: 100 gallons oil yields up to 100 gallons (380 liters) of finished fuel.
                 20 gallons (76 liters) methanol - yields approx. 20 gallons (76 liters) glycerin.
• Batch Sizes: - Processes 50, 75, or 100 gallons of oil feedstock (190, 284, or 380 liters).
• Construction: TIG welded 14 gauge 304 stainless steel body.
                 Powder coated carbon steel covers.
• Fittings: 304 stainless steel or glass filled polypropylene.
• Electrical: 220 VAC / 15 Amp / Single Phase & 110 VAC / 15 Amp Circuit.
• Controls: AUTO mode controlled by program logic controller;
                 Start button initiates completely automated process;
                 Manual mode controlled by switch actuation.
• Reaction Method: Acid-catalyzed esterification of free fatty acids
                 Then base-catalyzed transesterification of triglycerides;
                 Handles oil that titrates up to 16 using our titration method
• Wash Method: Triple-stage turbulent water wash.
                 1) Mist Spray, 2) Mist & Agitation, 3) Mist & Agitation
                 Waste water removal controlled by conductive level sensor with timer safety backup.
• Batch Time: Reaction Time - 8 hrs;
                 Initial settling - 16 hrs;
                 Water wash -14 hrs;
                 Drying cycle - Approx 10 hrs:
• Total Process Time: Approx. 48 hours start to finish.

• 100 Gallons of new or used filtered vegetable oil or oil derived from animal fats (triglycerides)
• Oil transfer pump (for transferring oil into the machine--can also transfer from cartons)400 micron or smaller filters to filter the oil with
• 20 Gallons of methanol (racing fuel) 99.9% pure
• Methanol compatible transfer pump
• 3040 grams (6.69 lbs) Lye (Sodium Hydroxide - NaOH - 98% Pure or higher)
  or 4700 grams (10.34 lbs) Caustic Potash (Potassium Hydroxide - KOH - 90% Pure or higher)
• 380 mL Sulfuric Acid (93% Purity or higher) - Not common battery acid
• 100 Gallons of fresh standing water (can also be connected directly to a pressurized water line)
• 100 Gallon container for water in (or connect to a clean, pressurized water source)
• 100 Gallon container for water out (or connect directly to a drain)
• Air tight storage containers for methanol, lye/caustic potash, and sulfuric acid
• Protective gloves, face mask, apron, and safety goggles (included)
• Transfer hoses, scales, and measuring cups (included)
• (1) 110-120 volt / 15 amp & (1) 220 volt / 15 amp AC power source

• BioPro 380 Informational Brochure (410 Kb)
• BioPro 380 Production Cost & ROI Analysis Worksheet (28 Kb)
  

• Biodiesel (Fatty-Acid Ester) from the National Biodiesel Board (42kb)
• Methanol from Methanex (90kb)
• Sodium Hydroxide Pellets (NaOH) from Iowa State University
• Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) from Iowa State University
• Sulfuric Acid from Iowa State University
• Crude Glycerol from Biodiesel Industries/Haycock Petroleum (90kb)