This invaluable handbook covers converting vegetable oils, animal fats, and used oils into biodiesel fuel. This handbook delivers solutions to issues associated with biodiesel feedstocks, production issues, quality control, viscosity, stability, applications, emissions, and other environmental impacts, as well as the status of the biodiesel industry worldwide.Content:Front MatterPrefaces Table of Contents Interactive Graphs Table  (35) 1. Introduction2. History of Vegetable Oil-Based Diesel Fuels3. Basics of Diesel Engines and Diesel Fuels4. Biodiesel Production5. Analytical Methods6. Fuel Properties7. Exhaust Emissions8. Current Status of the Biodiesel Industry9. Other Uses of Biodiesel10. Other Alternative Diesel Fuels from Vegetable Oils and Animal Fats11. Glycerol Technology Options for Biodiesel IndustryAppendicesIndex