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State College High School Biodiesel Project

The Biodiesel Project at State College High School actively involves students in hands-on learning through partnerships with local agricultural and educational organizations. Supported by grants from the PA Dept. of Education and Agriculture, the program integrates science and engineering concepts while teaching students to produce biodiesel from used oils. Activities include constructing biodiesel reactors, conducting tests with diesel engines, and presenting projects at conferences. The program aims to enhance understanding of alternative fuels while promoting sustainability and innovation in agricultural practices.

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State College High School Biodiesel Project

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  1. State College High SchoolBiodiesel Project Integrated Approach to Science and Agriculture

  2. Partnerships • CTC Programs and Science Dept • State College Food Service Dept • PA Dept of Education • PA Dept of Agriculture • PAAE & NAAE • PSU Extension – grant participant, presenter at Extension In-service • PSU Biodiesel Team, Glen Cauffman,et al

  3. Teacher Activities • Alternative Fuels Conference, Harrisburg • PA Dept of Ed Equipment grant, $12,500 – Diesel Engine & Dynamometer • Alternative Fuels Lessons written for the “Marketplace for the Mind” website • PA Dept of Ag Rural Youth grant, $2,500 – Biodiesel Reactor & Supplies

  4. Teacher Activities • Biodiesel Project Entered in the PAAE “Ideas Unlimited” Professional Dev Category • Biodiesel Lessons & concepts presented at the “Ag In The Classroom” Conference • Biodiesel Programming to be presented at the PSU Extension Educators’ In-service • Biodiesel Lessons to be presented at the NAAE / ACTE Conference as NAAE Region VI “Ideas Unlimited” winner

  5. Biodiesel Lesson Packet • Cover and Six Lessons at: • http://www.marketplaceforthemind.state.pa.us/m4m/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=151091

  6. Student Activities Completed Biofuel Lessons and labs Built Biodiesel Reactor Collected Used Oil Processed Biodiesel Conducted tests using the dynamometer Operated diesel equipment using biofuels and hydraulic fluids. Gator, MedBed, Tractor.

  7. Student Presentations • Biodiesel Exhibit at the PA Farm Show – “Growing Greener” Section • Biodiesel Exhibit at the Grange Fair • Biodiesel Project with the State College Young Farmers’ Chapter • Biodiesel Project with Science, Auto and Engineering students

  8. Project’s Future Goals • Provide quality biodiesel fuels for district diesel equipment • Suggest use of biofluids for district hydraulic equipment • Continue investigations of alternative fuels • Integrate with Auto & Engineering Technology Programs • Enhance science, math and English learning activities – students & teachers • Other

  9. Student Stations 11/08/07 • 1. Soybeans – Feed, Oil, Fluids • 2. Bioreactor – System & Operation • 3. Glycerol – By product • 4. Washing – Remove Soaps • 5. Diesel Equipment – Fuel & Fluids • 6. Blending & Cold Flow • 7. Burning Biofuel vs Diesel

  10. Biodiesel Unit Can you Believe It??

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