Table 2. Inventory Data for Tallow and Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Rendering.
| tallow | UCO, traditional | UCO, settling | |
|---|---|---|---|
| feedstock input (kg/kg finished oil) | 2.26 | 1.35 | 1.35 |
| energy input (MJ/kg finished oil) | 7.43 | 2.36 | 0.85 |
| natural gas | 4.99 | 2.11 | 0.76 |
| animal fat | 0.98 | - | - |
| electricity | 1.46 | 0.25 | 0.09 |
| outputs (kg/kg finished oil) | |||
| rendered fat/oil | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| meat bone meal (MBM) | 1.04 | - | - |