Benefits
There is no other high quality, reliable, community-sized Biodiesel-processing unit to match the BioCube.
No other machine is fully integrated, capable of producing high-grade Biodiesel from a variety of oil-producing feedstock in one continuous process.
Large sovereign-bound refineries costing multi-millions of dollars and taking years to construct do most Biodiesel processing today. They consume high amounts of energy both in the refining process and in bulk transportation of feedstock over long distances.
At the other end of the scale, there are ‘Heath-Robinson’ garage kits for individual pioneers – but there’s very little in the middle.
Of the handful of mini-refineries that exist, most cost upwards of US$10 million and are permanent fixtures subject to feedstock pricing pressures from nearby growers once completed.
The BioCube™ costs less than 2% of a mid-sized refinery, takes a fraction of the space, and is ready to use from day one.
In addition, it is highly energy-efficient, using its own Biodiesel to operate and processing feedstock at rates equivalent to much larger refineries.
It can be carried by truck or helicopter to remote communities and plantations distanced from main road or rail infrastructure.
The BioCube™ solution is scalable and flexible – you can simply add more BioCubes to match demand. This is particularly valuable for plantation owners producing a gradually increasing yield as the plant reaches maturity.
Other advantages of the BioCube™ include:
| - | Robust: non-corrosive, weatherproof tropical-grade shell |
| - | Compact: about the size of a 10ft container |
| - | Versatile: ideal for farmers, cooperatives, companies and large scale production where non-contiguous plantations can be efficiently handled. |
| - | Scaleable: is modular so can be used as one, two, three or more units according to need: useful for large scale plantations where the yield from maturing young crops is unpredictable |
| - | Flexible: able to handle a wide variety of feedstock with minor change-over procedure. |
| - | Transportable: easily transported by ship, truck and helicopter and easy to re-locate if required. |
| - | Low maintenance: consumables such as the catalyst are supplied in safe, tamper-proof and pre-measured containers. |
| - | Efficient: 200-400 litres per hour of international high grade Biodiesel |
| - | Profitable: comparable to the cost of a piece of agricultural machinery, the BioCube™ is capable of delivering break-even financial performance in the first year of operation |
| - | Self-powered: runs on its own Biodiesel with no need for external electricity supply |
