Biodiesel from Cashew Nut Shell Liquid

Unadulterated ULSD: 99.9%

Cashew Nut shell liquid: .1%

Mix.

From WIKI:

Industrial uses

Anacardic acid is the main component of cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL), and finds use in the chemical industry for the production of cardanol, which is used for resins, coatings, and frictional materials. Cardanol is used to make phenalkamines, which are used as curing agents for the durable epoxy coatings used on concrete floors.^[9]

The uses listed above would likely have a much higher cost than biodiesel fuel. It wouldn't make financial sense, unless there is a big surplus of cashew shells.

As far as "will it work", making biodiesel is not that difficult. Set up some pilot-scale experiments.

jilesh, the chemistry of cnsl does NOT look like it would make a good lubricant. Some of the uses Mikerho gave and other uses look to be more inline with chemistry in paints, epoxies, use in friction materials "example, brake pads" and some types of plastics.

Try Google to search for Cashew Nut Shell Liquid. Find the Wiki links read them and follow the the links in wiki for a greater understanding of cnsl it's makeup and current uses.

The patent That i posted Look more to using the cnsl to adjust the properties of petroleum diesel and biodiesel mixes. Instead of of it being the primary ingredient but a mix up to 30% of the fuel.

As to making biodiesel there are Better nuts, seeds other sources to getting oils that transesterfication process works with.

The web site Journey to Forever is a good place to get info on the Biodiesel and other forms of bio-fuels. There a lot of pages and links to follow.

Hope this helps you.