Utilization of waste frying oils for transport fuel extender – beneficial to the environment

Abstract

University of Szeged, Faculty of Engineering carried out research on behalf of Tisza Volán Company (integrated in Centre for South Great Plain Transport Plc.) which takes great care of environmental protection and sustainable management. So the fundamental objective of this research is to analyse utilization possibilities of used vegetable oils (waste frying oils derived from food production, food preparation) as fuels mixed into diesel fuel. This paper summarized the application possibilities, limitations, environmental impacts and difficulties of waste frying oils as fuels. The research points out that all action of different sizes of companies and behaviour of member of society are welcomed and they contribute to sustainable use of environment. This paper helps to expand the knowledge about the utilization of waste frying oils as fuels.