When you do the dishes, what happens to the fats, oils, and greases (FOG) that that are washed off of plates, utensils, and cooking pans? Because oil and water do not mix, the FOG forms deposits that can clog sewer systems much like high fat diets can lead to clogged arteries. FOG is managed in the U.S. by removing it at food service establishments through grease interceptors, or grease traps. Grease trap waste is currently treated as a waste through incineration, landfilling or anaerobic digestion. This presentation explores the challenges of extracting FOG from grease trap waste and converting it to a drop-in transportation fuel.

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