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Overview Of Biodiesel

Course Description

Available for groups only, this course describes engine systems, biodiesel blends, and biodiesel production. It covers alternatives to petroleum use for transportation. Participants are taught the safety issues concerning the chemicals needed to make biodiesel, biodiesel recipes, and what titration is and the different ways to perform these procedures. The ASTM D6751 standards are discussed in great detail, as will the benefits and drawbacks of biodiesel technology.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Describe alternatives to petroleum use for transportation.
Discuss the theory and applications of biodiesel.
List the issues concerning how to make biodiesel.
Explain what titration is in biodiesel production.
Understand how biodiesel engines and systems work.

Modules:

Introduction to biodiesel
Production of biodiesel and safety guidelines
Biodiesel challenges
Biodiesel benefits

Overview of Biodiesel
TABLE OF CONTENTS

For more information email Cristina Dumitrescu at cristina.dumitrescu@mail.wvu.edu or call her (304) 293-6906

Course materials provided:

Participant manual – ISBN 978-1-933954-11-0
Each module contains:
Illustrations
Explanatory figures and tables
Review questions
Key terms

Course designed for:

Fleet managers
Automotive technicians
Code officials / Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
Construction contractors
Government officials / decision makers
Clean Cities coalitions

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Light Sponsorship Perks

Annual sponsorship through the West Virginia University Foundation during the 39-month program offers these benefits:

Membership on the advisory committee to help direct a training program that meets your needs

Networking opportunities through advisory committee meetings

FIVE seats at the train-the-trainer roll out based on your sponsorship level

An opportunity to be eligible to train your own technicians or clients when you pay for NAFTC corporate membership

Ability to spread your sponsorship pledge payments over three budget periods corresponding to the first quarter of each project budget period:

December 2020 | March 2022 | March 2023

If desired, a gift receipt each year, less value of the benefit received that year, will be sent to you

To recognize your support, the NAFTC EV curricula will include an acknowledgments section in the training curricula with your logo prominently displayed.

Heavy Sponsorship Perks

Annual sponsorship through the West Virginia University Foundation during the 39-month program offers these benefits:

Membership on the advisory committee to help direct a training program that meets your needs

Networking opportunities through advisory committee meetings

FIFTEEN seats at the train-the-trainer roll out based on your sponsorship level

An opportunity to be eligible to train your own technicians or clients when you pay for NAFTC corporate membership

Ability to spread your sponsorship pledge payments over three budget periods corresponding to the first quarter of each project budget period:

December 2020 | March 2022 | March 2023

If desired, a gift receipt each year, less value of the benefit received that year, will be sent to you

To recognize your support, the NAFTC EV curricula will include an acknowledgments section in the training curricula with your logo prominently displayed.

Medium Sponsorship Perks

Annual sponsorship through the West Virginia University Foundation during the 39-month program offers these benefits:

Membership on the advisory committee to help direct a training program that meets your needs

Networking opportunities through advisory committee meetings

NINE seats at the train-the-trainer roll out based on your sponsorship level

An opportunity to be eligible to train your own technicians or clients when you pay for NAFTC corporate membership

Ability to spread your sponsorship pledge payments over three budget periods corresponding to the first quarter of each project budget period:

December 2020 | March 2022 | March 2023

If desired, a gift receipt each year, less value of the benefit received that year, will be sent to you

To recognize your support, the NAFTC EV curricula will include an acknowledgments section in the training curricula with your logo prominently displayed.

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