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Biomass-based Diesel

TRISYL® silicas for biodiesel and renewable diesel feedstock pre-treatment

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TRISYL® silica helps biomass-based diesel processes improve yield and productivity while reducing the environmental footprint.

Recommended for the pre-treatment of feedstock for both renewable diesel and first generation biodiesel, TRISYL® silica can also be used in biodiesel post-treatment by helping to substantially reduce the need for water washing. TRISYL® silica enables the economic conversion of biomass to biodiesel and renewable diesel to be more efficient and environmentally sustainable.

 

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PROMOTION

Improved Productivity

  • Allows high feedstock flexibility
  • Extends filtration cycle in the feedstock pre-treatment phase
  • Reduces trace metals and associated soaps
  • Reduces or eliminates the need of activated clays
  • Extends catalytic life up to 10% (renewable diesel)
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Reduced Environmental Footprint

  • Reduces neutral oil losses (NOL) in filter cakes (yield increase)
  • Reduces solid waste disposal management costs
  • Reduces the need of water wash in biodiesel post-treatment
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Safety and Handling

  • Amorphous silica, NO respirable crystalline silica
  • Low dust

Customer Support and Service 

When you choose TRISYL® silicas, you choose the benefits of working with Grace, a global leader in specialty chemical manufacturing with a track record of success in the biodiesel and renewable diesel market. Our expertise in silica, combined with our expertise in catalysts spanning from FCC co-processing to hydrotreating of fuels, makes us the ideal partner to work within the biodiesel and renewable diesel industry.