by DR Johansen » Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:48 pm
Transesterification is one (perhaps the most common) method of producing biodiesel from algae oil; and the methanol/lye process is the most common (though not only) way to do that.
If you are considering large production, the supercritical methanol method has benefits that may outweigh its cost.
Under the green bar above is a series of tabs that provide a brief rundown of the whole process from growth thru harvesting thru extraction and refining. Have fun!