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Here is how it works:
The process is termed the Mcgyan® process after the names of the
inventors (McNeff,
Gyberg and Yan).
The process performs a catalytic conversion of triglycerides and
free fatty acids into fatty acid methyl esters (FAMES); in other
words into biodiesel. In addition to the environmental
advantages of producing a biofuel that replaces conventional
fossil fuels (fossil fuels have detrimental effects on the
environment since they release sequestered carbon compounds and
other pollutants into the atmosphere, whereas bio-based fuels
such as biodiesel are more environmentally friendly since their
use recycles carbon through renewable biomass and because they
burn cleaner than petroleum fuels), this new process offers
several advantages over current biodiesel production
methods.
The Mcgyan® Process
A Simple Continuous Reactor
A general operational schematic of the
Mcgyan® reactor is depicted above. Oil or tallow feedstocks and
alcohol are converted into biodiesel. Once through the reactor, the excess
alcohol is separated out and recycled back into the continuous process.
PRODUCTION
CHARACTERISTIC |
PROCESS |
| Current State-of-the Art |
Mcgyan® |
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Consumes catalyst
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Yes |
No |
| Uses large amounts of water |
Yes |
No |
| Produces waste products |
Yes |
No |
| Produces soap byproducts |
Yes |
No |
| Requires large footprint |
Yes |
No |
| Sensitive to water |
Yes |
No |
| Sensitive to free fatty acid content |
Yes |
No |
| Uses large quantities of strong acids or bases |
Yes |
No |
| Conversion rate |
Hours |
Seconds |
| Converts free fatty acids to biodiesel |
No |
Yes |
| Can use a variety of feedstocks |
No |
Yes |
| Produces glycerol as a
major byproduct |
Yes |
No |
| Is a continuous process |
No |
Yes |
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please contact Steven
Rupp for more information regarding this exciting new
technology. McNeff
Research Consultants, LLC is the exclusive intellectual
property licensing company for the Mcgyan® biodiesel production
process. Mcgyan
Reactors, LLC (MREA) is the exclusive reactor manufacturing
company for the Mcgyan® biodiesel production process. SarTec
Corporation is the developer of the Mcgyan® biodiesel production
process.
Flexible
Feedstock Process
Benefits
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