Cracking Diesel

Cracking

Cracking is a process of breaking down heavy, complex hydrocarbon molecules into simpler, lighter hydrocarbons with the application of heat, catalysts or solvents. Cracking is a way to reduce the viscosity of WMO to diesel without adding any additives. To crack WMO into diesel, heat to 625*F(330*C) and collect the vapors to yield #2 diesel-like product. That’s essentially the same process large refineries undertake with crude oil, however they refine the diesel distillate even further. This process has been shrouded in secrecy for decades, as oil companies keep tight lipped about their distillation processes. Alas, some of us mavericks are re-inventing the wheel by making crude home based refineries with a simple array of metal containers, pipes and valves. Search youtube for “cracking wmo”. Safety is key.

Fun Fact: There are even ways to crack plastic into diesel fuel. 2.2lbs of plastic will yield a quart of diesel(1kg yields 1 liter)