The location that chosen for production is vital.

Numerous videos on You Tube and around the internet show people making biodiesel right in there kitchen. While this is certainly possible, it is not advisable. The location should be:

Out of the way. In a low traffic area. In a well ventilated area. Out of reach of childrens. Out of reach of pets. In a location that maintains a constant temperature.

In most cases, a garage is the best place for production. Keep the door locked at all times to ensure that children cannot gain inadvertent access to our biodiesel. Remember, we are producing fuel; it is toxic if consumed by pets or children and can be lethal. If a garage is not available, or ours is currently field with the accumulated debris of passing years, a storage building is a good option. This can be found white affordably and offer plenty of space. Some come prewired for electricity, and have windows for ventilation, though this can also be added to other models. Regardless of where we decide to put our production equipment, ensure that there is plenty of room for the processor and other assorted necessities.

3.1.2. Safety Goggles

These handy little devices will keep biodiesel, lye and methanol out of our eyes during production. Lye is specially caustic and can cause blindness if care is not exercised during use.

3.1.3. Chemical Resistant Apron

Yes, it is necessary to wear an apron while concocting our fuel. By eliminating contact between skin/clothing and our chemicals, we can help ensure our safety. The apron chosen should be of vinyl and long enough to come just above our knees.

3.1.4. Protective Gloves

Never, handle biodiesel or additives without the aid of heavy-duty protective gloves. In addition, rubber gloves are not a viable choice due to the corrosive effects of biodiesel on rubber.

Nit riles PVC gloves are a good choice. These are disposable and should not degrade due to contact with biodiesel.

3.1.5. Heavy Clothing

Finally, make sure that heavy clothing should be wear during production. Wear jeans, a long-sleeved shirt and appropriate foot wear. Heavier clothing helps eliminate inadvertent contact with biodiesel and associated chemicals.

3.1.6. Face mask

Wearing a face mask can help reduce the amount of vapours we inhale. In addition never work with biodiesel without proper ventilation. Ensure that there are several open windows in our work area to allow vapours to be dissipated. A SCUBA apparatus is the best choice, as organic canisters do not filter out methanol fumes.

3.1.7. Pumps
Using pumps and hoses is more than a handy tool to increase the ease of production. The use of pumps for creating the methoxide mixture, transferring that mixture to the processing tank and other needs is a vital part of safety. By ensuring that methanol and methoxide are not exposed to the air, we can immediately reduce the amount of harmful vapours to which we are exposed.

3.1.8. Fire Extinguishers

While it is hope that we will never need one, biodiesel and methanol are flammable. Keeping at least one fire extinguisher handy at all times to our safety and well being, as well as that our family. Choose a fire extinguisher rated for fuel and oil fires.

3.1.9. Choosing Processor

The processors choose for production is vital. We have the choice of purchasing a premade processor, or building our own. If we choose to purchase pre made system, option for steel, rather than plastic. Plastic processor can catch the fire, often seal poorly, and can even affect the quality of our biodiesel. What should a good processor include? What shape, size,

construction and material should be used? Unfortunately these criterions are difficult to answer. Size and shape are largely personal preference, based on our needs and usage.

3.1.10. Heating Source

Our fuel source must be heated while being stirred or agitated. Ensuring that we have the correct type of heat source is vital. Never use direct heating such as open flame. Use only indirect heat or heat exchange system. This can be found online or through specialty stores in the physical world. Over heating produces excess fumes, as well as other problems.

3.2.
Biodiesel cannot produce without heat and without chemicals. The chemicals needed are few and easily obtained. However, it is necessary to take risk and must be handling carefully. Insure that the safety equipments listed in this report are available.

3.2.1. Sodium hydroxide

Ensure that we use Sodium hydroxide (NaOH). While this is more expensive than sodium hydroxide, it dissolves much more easily in the methanol. NaOH of 85% purity and above can used, though the higher purity level, the better our process will work.

3.2.2. Methanol
Methanol is readily available in many different forms. Make sure that we get methanol and not ethanol: ethanol will not work for this process. In addition, check the manufactures label to ensure that it is methanol and not white gas. We should be able to find both chemicals through local stores. However, if we cannot locate them in our local area, the internet is handy source. Just ensure that we know the purity and contents of what we are purchasing. A repeatable source is vital for our production.

3.2.3. Phenolphthalein

It is used as indicator in titration. Due to this indicator, mixture of 0.1NaOH and isopropyl alcohol with oil colour changes from colourless to pale pink