The BioCube™ is a compact self-contained machine, the size of a 10ft ISO shipping container that processes raw vegetable oils by using a continuous esterification process (optional) to reduce high fatty acid content of the oil, followed by a transesterification reaction and filtration process to produce high quality biodiesel. The BioCube™ is certified to produce biodiesel that meets European EN14214 and ASTM standards if the feedstock quality permits.

BioCube prototype CAD, 2007

The BioCube™ is designed to operate for a minimum of five years in harsh tropical environments with no major intervention. It can be operated by semi-skilled labour after a short training programme to learn how to operate the machine. It will process biodiesel at a rate of 250 litres per hour.

The BioCube 250 at QUT's bioenergy facility, Mackay QLD

Great care has been taken in the design of the BioCube™ to ensure that it will be simple to operate and maintain. It has been designed to ‘marine specification’ and is over-engineered to be rugged, durable and reliable. Key components, such as the engine and hydraulics are OEM warrantied for three years. It has a sturdy, non-corrosive outer shell of high-tech moulded plastics and safe, user-friendly components and consumables.

The BioCube™ uses its own biodiesel to run its efficient engine, so there is maximum energy conversion from sustainable sources and minimal carbon emission.

It truly is a green machine.

Watch the BioCube in action during field trials in Lae, Papua New Guinea