[Biofuel] volume or weight?
Hi, I should have confirmed this before starting my biodiesel experiments butis the 20% methanolin thesodium methoxidemeasured by volume or weight? I did some tests and discovered that 20% methanol by weight is roughly 25% by volume when compared to virgin VO and + or - compared to WVO. Andrew Leven ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
Re: [Biofuel] clarifying
Hi All, Well after letting my latest 30L batch sit for 4days after washing it still was cloudy so I put it back in the processor and reheated it and then filtered it.Still cloudy. So I washed it again and it has now been sitting for 4 more days and still is cloudy. Any advice? Andrew Leven ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
[Biofuel] copper plumbing
Another reactivity question; how about sweated [lead free solder}copper piping and brass valves for plumbing on a processor ? Thanks for all the info Andrew Leven ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
[Biofuel] galvanized tanks
Hi , I just finished bubblewashing a 30L batch of bio but it is still cloudy. I have a galvanized tank from an old jet pump setup that is ported ideally for plumbing and adding a heating element. I want to use it for a clarifying tank but am unsure whether the galvy will react with my bio. Anybody have any info on this? Andrew Leven ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
[Biofuel] pH question
Hello, I'vemade and washed 4 test batches from different wvo oil sources andhave comeup with some quite clear, light amber colored BD but it all seems to test out at pH 6 + or -. This seems a bit low. Any ideas about what would cause a consistent low reading like this? Andrew Leven ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
Re: [Biofuel] reprocessed biodiesel
Well that is a new idea. Next step is to figure out what it is. Andrew Leven ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
[Biofuel] reprocessed biodiesel
Hi All, I just finished processing a .5L test batch of some really blackwvo. that titrated out at 8.5g/L above the standard 3.5g/L. I then put it through 4 washings. I let itsit and settle for a couple of days butit stayed a bit murky and would not clear; soI reprocessed it as per virgin oil and have ended up with a clear dark amber layer of about 500mlon the bottom with a 100ml layer of a darker viscous stuff floating on top and a thin perhap 25ml layer of a milkyish color between the two. Anybody have an idea what I have? Andrew Leven ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
[Biofuel] biodiesel pH
Hi , I have a really clean, clear looking liter sample of finished biodiesel. The pH is 6. Is this ok or too low and if so what is a remedy. Andrew Leven ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
[Biofuel] bd in furnace and engines
Hi All, What is the word on using straight bd in a Beckett oil burner? This is a new unit only having burned a few gallons of petro diesel to test it so it is basically a "virgin'. BTW this is a backup unit on my Tarm wood fired boiler. Also has anyone had any issues with the solvent action in a petro diesel engine cleaningthe gunk off the inside of the motor and having it plug up vital item ie: injectors etc.? Once the bd gets past your fuel filter itany degunked stuff is free to pass through the motor unfilterd Thanks in advance Andrew Leven ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
[Biofuel] mixing and heating biodiesel
I am setting up my processor and want to use a pump to mix. What type and size of pump would be suitable for 15-20 gallon batch. Does it have to be resistant to methanol and lye mix as well as fry oil? Also when using an immersion heater for the heat source is is critical that it also be resistant ie; stainlesss or can a steel unit withstand the mix for a long time before needing replacement? Andrew Leven ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
[Biofuel] stainless steel immersion heater
Hi, Where can I get a stainless steel immersion heater for my bio processor? Andrew Leven Vermont ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
