Small measures

BDI-BioEnergy International has been one of the leaders in sustainable solutions for the energy sector for 25 years, particularly in producing biodiesel from waste-based oils and fats.
To ensure smooth production operations, the analysis and characterisation of raw materials are at the core of BDI’s R&D activities. In order to produce standard compliant biodiesel from waste-based raw materials, impurities like phosphorus, sulphur and metal compounds must be removed during oil processing or in the final biodiesel purification process.
With biodiesel becoming increasingly important for the transport sector (EU-27 produced around 15 billion litres in 2020, which is about 13 million tons of oil equivalent), the quality standards for biodiesel have grown more stringent over the years. In 2003, the EN 14214 quality standard for biodiesel was introduced across the EU, replacing the national standards in the EU member states.
This standard has been revised several times to keep up with advancements in modern diesel engine and exhaust gas purification technology. However, reducing limit values is only feasible when accurate and reliable measurement methods are...