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Workshops/Conferences

If you want to make biodiesel, learn more about the diesel engine, learn issues surrounding biodiesel use, or just want to learn the chemistry behind biodiesel, we have a variety of Biodiesel workshops. We can tailor workshops to individual needs, contact us with specific requests at info@cubiodiesel.org.

Teachers- Contact us about having CU Biodiesel members do a workshop in your class. We can format workshops around your current curriculum to provide students with a hands-on learning experience in extra-curricular information. Topics covered can range from recycling, to general renewable energy and sustainability practices, to complex biodiesel chemistry. We conduct workshops with students of all ages and have always had a great response. We would also like to implement an alternative energy curriculum into local elementary schools. See Project Yellow Bus, or write us and find out what we can do for you.





Our next Biodiesel 101 Workshop will be Sunday, March 13th, from 1-4pm on the CU-Boulder campus. It will cover basic biodiesel topics including: benefits and uses, chemistry, current issues, diesel compatibility and optional modifications, and best of all everybody will make a batch before leaving. Write to info@cubiodiesel.org to sign up or if you have any questions.


Please stay tuned for more updates and announcements about upcoming workshops and biodiesel events, and please spread the word! We look forward to seeing you soon.


Workshop Presentations:

Introduction to Biodiesel
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  • Energy Market Overview
  • Diesel Engines and Operation
  • Biodiesel Chemistry Basics
  • Biodiesel Batch Processor Design
  • Biodiesel Multi Stage Processor Design
  • Biodiesel Markets
  • Project Yellow Bus

    If you are interested in a specific workshop, please let us know.
  • Contact CU Biodiesel
    Operations Director:
    Jan Laesecke
    Laesecke@cubiodiesel.org

    Education Director:
    Kallie Barnes
    Barnes@cubiodiesel.org

    Outreach Director:
    Brett Sawchak
    Sawchak@cubiodiesel.org

    Alumni Research and Development Director:
    Alex Blane-Zimberg
    AlexBZ@cubiodiesel.org

    Alumni Operations Director:
    Josh Maynard
    Maynard@cubiodiesel.org

    Director bios
    Office
    University Memorial Center 345
    UCB 207
    Boulder, CO 80309
    303.492.5449

    Office Hours
    M   2-4:30pm
    T   12:30-2pm
    W   2-4pm, 8pm-9pm
    Th   12:30-4pm
    F   2-3pm

    Sustainable Oil Service is a Boulder-based biodiesel supplier. They are the only second-generation biodiesel supplier in CO! They pick up waste oil, convert it to biodiesel, and fuel the Boulder County diesel fleet with B20. It doesn't get more sustainable than Sustainable Oil Service!

    CU Biodiesel is a proud supporter of the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance. The SBA is devoted to implementation and advocacy of practices that make biodiesel's production and use as sustainable as possible. Please visit their website to learn more about supporting the most environmentally conscious biodiesel business.

           

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