Members of the Vanderbilt student organization the Alternative Energy Club will present a hands-on training and demonstration about making biodiesel fuel on campus on Thursday, Nov. 11.
Small groups of volunteers will be led by members of the Alternative Energy Club in making mini-batches of biodiesel starting with waste vegetable oil. A short presentation on the history of the club’s on-campus efforts and the benefits of biodiesel will also be given.
The Vanderbilt Biodiesel Initiative, which merged with the Alternative Energy Club this fall, has been making biodiesel fuel on campus for several years. Used vegetable oil is collected from the dining halls, and the resulting fuel is used in Plant Operations vehicles.
WHAT: Making biodiesel fuel from vegetable oil
WHERE: Stevenson Center, Room 5214
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 11, 4:30 to 6 p.m.