Re: [biofuel] FW: [Distillers] Continuous still ?

2001-05-29 Thread terry calmes
Sir, have you worked any more on you thoughts of a continuous still? If so I would love to know where you are at on the idea and if it would work on a small scale. Thank you ... terry calmes From: Ackland, Tony (CALNZAS) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com To:

[biofuel] Re: magnets in fuel line.

2001-05-29 Thread dabbs
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], steve spence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the only thing going on is the begining of a scam. these numbers look like an outright fabrication. Steve Spence Subscribe to the Renewable Energy Newsletter: http://www.webconx.com/subscribe.htm Renewable Energy Pages -

[biofuel] Re: magnets in fuel line.

2001-05-29 Thread ellisd
In some of the test that claim they got better milage and such, some investigations found out that the people tuned the engine up after the put the magnets on then ran the 2nd part of the test.. --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [biofuel] Re: magnets in fuel line.

2001-05-29 Thread steve spence
extraordinary claims, require extraordinary evidence. notice how they get all upset when you ask them to prove it. especially when it's not evidence that they themselves have seen, but are parroting from someone else. so and so told me, or I saw a video doesn't cut it. show me peer reviewed

Re: [biofuel] costs of ingredeints to produce biodiesel from rapeseed oil

2001-05-29 Thread Biofuels
No - other way round Caustic soda - lye - is 99.5% dehydrated and cheap KOH is usually 85% and not so cheap Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Please do NOT send unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [biofuel] German biodiesel standard

2001-05-29 Thread Biofuels
Can't do much more than put it on my site Try www.biofuels.fsnet.co.uk/din51606.htm Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Please do NOT send unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo!

[biofuel] I want to brew my first batch of biodiesel

2001-05-29 Thread eric almanzan
I want to brew some biodiesel, im not a chemist, but i have read mike pelleys recipe several times, and i understand most of it. Im going to have to start by buying the pieces like the big pot to heat it in, i can make a jig for the stirring pretty easily, but after that i get kind of confused.

Re: [biofuel] German biodiesel standard

2001-05-29 Thread Biofuels
Sorry - link not working Must learn how to drive this thing! Try www.biodiesel.de and look for the biodiesel2000 section - I think I found it there Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Please do NOT send unsubscribe messages to the list address. To

[biofuel] REMOME NAME PLEASE

2001-05-29 Thread jmcdan3373
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Re: [biofuel] More on Jerusalem artichokes

2001-05-29 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Harry Thanks for those references Keith, they will be very useful. You're most welcome, I'm glad you can use them. produce enough food to go around. Until I observe a change in the way wealth, and food, are distributed I must insist that we do all we can to increase the total production of

RE: [biofuel] Re: Reclaiming the methanol

2001-05-29 Thread kirk
$2 a pound for KOH? How much does KCl cost? -Original Message- From: Gary and Jos Kimlin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 28, 2001 5:26 AM To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [biofuel] Re: Reclaiming the methanol Paul my next batch will be with cotton seed oil. I intend

Re: [biofuel] German biodiesel standard

2001-05-29 Thread Jan Sur—wka
Hi James, I was asking this morning if there is any English counterpart of this German standard. I got the answer from biofuel that there exist ASTM PS121-99 provisional USX standard but you can look at www.astm.org andfind out that you can buy it for 30 bucks (30 US $). I suppose

RE: [biofuel] Re: Reclaiming the methanol

2001-05-29 Thread jerry dycus
Hi All, For those who are reclaiming methanol what % of the methanol do you get back? I assume vacuum recovery method. Thanks, jerry dycus __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you

[biofuel] Re: What about making engine oil?

2001-05-29 Thread Alan S. Petrillo
Jeremy Shuey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmmm So am I. Along with being a paramedic. Sounds scary all of a sudden. ;-) [snip] Before you laugh too hard at the idea you'll find someone's already doing it. http://www.agromgt.com/ http://www.greatplainsoil.com/amg2000.htm

Re: [biofuel] Re: magnets in fuel line.

2001-05-29 Thread jerry dycus
Hi Steve and All, --- steve spence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: extraordinary claims, require extraordinary evidence. notice how they get all upset when you ask them to prove it. especially when it's not evidence that they themselves have seen, but are parroting from someone else.

[biofuel] Re: What about making engine oil?

2001-05-29 Thread Keith Addison
Alan S. Petrillo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote Jeremy Shuey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmmm So am I. Along with being a paramedic. Sounds scary all of a sudden. ;-) [snip] Before you laugh too hard at the idea you'll find someone's already doing it. Yep. Now we have biofuel, bio-oil, maybe

[biofuel] German biodiesel standard

2001-05-29 Thread milliontc
I wonder if anyone knows of a web address where I can view the German biodiesel standard DIN 51606. (German language is fine) James Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Please do NOT send unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email

Re: [biofuel] German biodiesel standard

2001-05-29 Thread Biofuels
There is no British standard as yet - CEN standard is due next year and should be in force by the end of 2003. UK will probably adopt DIN51606 as interim measure Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Please do NOT send unsubscribe messages to the list address.

Re: [biofuel] German biodiesel standard

2001-05-29 Thread Biofuels
OK, it works now - had to strip it out a bit German, Austrian and US specs no on www.biofuels.fsnet.co.uk/din51606.htm Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Please do NOT send unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL

Re: [biofuel] What about making engine oil?

2001-05-29 Thread David Reid
You want the webpage as well? I see 4 high school students here got suspended for making a bomb that demolished an outdoor toilet block from a recipe and how to page they found on the web. The Timothy McVeighs of this world dont die so easy eh? B.r., David - Original Message - From:

Re: [biofuel] more on Jerusalem artichokes

2001-05-29 Thread David Reid
Marc, Contacted the curator and heard back the next day. Then asked for info and trial seed mentioning that it was for the Phillipines but have not heard back yet. Perhaps info is in transit. Have just sent them another e-mail this morning to find out where things are at. B.r., David

Re: [biofuel] Re: magnets in fuel line.

2001-05-29 Thread David Reid
Sam, How could you have got it so wrong. He is not I am. When you give me reasonable proof I will support you and install one myself. Until then I remain sceptical and aloof. B.r., David - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May

[biofuel] CMS Paragon mini turbine

2001-05-29 Thread David Reid
Hi David C and others who are interested, Just received the following reply re Paragon mini turbine. B.r., David Mr Reid: As EPI is currently testing our first unit at a land fill site in New Jersey, firm technical data and costs

Re: [biofuel] CMS Paragon mini turbine

2001-05-29 Thread david e cruse
Hi David R., Thanks for the info. Off the topic of miniturbines---What is the best way to figure the cost per gallon of the biodiesel you make, is there a general formula or do you have to figure down to the smallest expense you incur , and tally everything up, and then do an

[biofuel] biodiesel standard

2001-05-29 Thread simon_wells
The standards can be found at http://www.biodiesel-intl.com/standards_e/haupt.htm http://www.wisa-lab.de/Rapsoel.htm gives the relevent test numbers, unfortuantley, I've not found where to get details of the tests other than buying them. Simon Biofuel at Journey to Forever:

Re: [biofuel] Re: magnets in fuel line.

2001-05-29 Thread Gary and Jos Kimlin
In retirement I edit PHD thesis for pocket money, I've probably learnt more this way than any other. One thing I have learnt: Whatever method they use, any of us should be able to duplicate the results by following the procedure as reported, all else is BS. Harry Biofuel at Journey to Forever:

Re: [biofuel] What about making engine oil?

2001-05-29 Thread steve spence
I did the indoor toilet with an m80, but that was 20 years ago. surly the statute of limitations has run out? ;-) Steve Spence Subscribe to the Renewable Energy Newsletter: http://www.webconx.com/subscribe.htm Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages -

[biofuel] Re: magnets in fuel line.

2001-05-29 Thread ellisd
It's really funny that they claim a 10-24% increase in milage and HP yet the emitions are cut by 70-80%. To me, it just doesn't seem to be right. --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], steve spence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: extraordinary claims, require extraordinary evidence. notice how they get all

Re: [biofuel] Re: magnets in fuel line.

2001-05-29 Thread John Li
I tried it in my Nissan Pathfinder V6 EFI 1995 model, and got a smoother running engine. It felt like you are adding octane booster to the fuel tank. Here is how I did it. I placed an extremely powerful magnet (one that can cause small injuries if you are not careful), 1x2x1/4in., on

Re: [biofuel] biodiesel standard

2001-05-29 Thread bob golding
I was told by my local trading standards office that they would be happy if bio diesel came up to BS EN590 standard. Does anyone know what this is . bob golding - Original Message - From: simon_wells [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 12:39 AM

Re: [biofuel] bouncing mail

2001-05-29 Thread steve spence
I'm getting it too. Steve Spence Subscribe to the Renewable Energy Newsletter: http://www.webconx.com/subscribe.htm Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages - http://www.webconx.com/palm X10 Home Automation - http://www.webconx.com/x10 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (212) 894-3704

[biofuel] of magnets and testing

2001-05-29 Thread Dick Carlstein
i fully realize that this is basically a discussion forum, not a posting board for eccentric experiments. still, i find that one way of defending a position in a discussion is by describing the results obtained in actual trials. i find that there are theorists who will either support or reject a

[biofuel] bouncing mail

2001-05-29 Thread Keith Addison
Is anyone else getting Permanent Delivery Failure messages from [EMAIL PROTECTED] after posting to the list saying their message could not be delivered to [EMAIL PROTECTED] I know this happened to another list member a couple of weeks ago, now it's happening to me. It says Requested mail

Re: [biofuel] biodiesel standard

2001-05-29 Thread Biofuels
Trading standards only comes into it, in UK, when you make a claim to something or when complying with law. Does not apply at present, provided you do not make false claims. Bob, if in the UK, please contact direct Terry Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html

[biofuel] Re: I want to brew my first batch of biodiesel

2001-05-29 Thread Aleksander lt;kac
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], eric almanzan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Eric: You need in terms of vessels: 1. a large reaction vessel with some sort of stirring. A bottom spigot is usefull but not necessary. You can top off your ester. 2. a smaller vessel (25% min of larger) for methoxide preparation

Ruling - Re: [biofuel] of magnets and testing

2001-05-29 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Dick and all I pretty much agree with you, Dick, with the exception that while John Li's posting was interesting, I don't think it was very useful. I don't want to be discouraging, but subjective impressions such as smoother and quieter don't really add much, and don't impress the

Re: [biofuel] Re: magnets in fuel line.

2001-05-29 Thread John Li
Attn Steve, I am very particular of the true octane rating of the gasoline. My vehicle which I tested with the magnet is a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder equipped with an anti- knock compensator in which a sensor that detects 'pings' or 'knocks' would automatically retard the engine timing in order

[biofuel] Coco-diesel - Engine repair claims turned down

2001-05-29 Thread Keith Addison
I've been expecting something like this. I've had doubts that this SVO mixture that's being misnamed biodiesel would escape the need for a dual-fuel system. This could do a lot of harm. Not cleaning the filters either. Mess. :-( Keith Addison Journey to Forever Handmade Projects Tokyo

RE: [biofuel] Re: magnets in fuel line.

2001-05-29 Thread Hanns B. Wetzel
Hello John, Read your message and noted that you are interested in coconut oil for bio diesel. So am I. For security reason the list monitor cannot allow attachments, if you are interested I will attach a paper by Dr. Dan Etherington presented at the 19th Pacific Science Congress in 1999, if you

RE: [biofuel] Coco-diesel - Engine repair claims turned down

2001-05-29 Thread Hanns B. Wetzel
High quality coconut oil has been tested at the University of Wollongong (Australia) in recent years which apparently reached the conclusion that diesel engines used in generators, marine engines and vehicles can run on such coconut oil. At these tests, the oil has demonstrated excellent

Re: [biofuel] of magnets and testing

2001-05-29 Thread Gary and Jos Kimlin
In a previous posting I insist that an empirical trial that can be replicated by others using the original method described is necessary for the credibility of technical claims. This is what most of us are doing with bio diesel production, having replicated the results of others we extend the

Re: [biofuel] Re: magnets in fuel line.

2001-05-29 Thread John
As a qualified Automotive engineer, I agree, with an Air fuel Ratio of 21.5:1 it would be not be running too well at all, unless the engine in question had air injection and that would make it appear to be running as lean as that. The normal AFR is 14.7:1 John McLean AMIAME Australia -

Re: [biofuel] Coco-diesel - Engine repair claims turned down

2001-05-29 Thread Gary and Jos Kimlin
Hi Hanns, I would be very interested in that paper on coconut oil. If we go commercial here (a long way off) I would like to have some of our past students from the Pacific export coco esters to us to produce a winter grade of biodiesel. The income stream would be good for all concerned. From

Re: [biofuel] of magnets and testing

2001-05-29 Thread Gary and Jos Kimlin
P.S. My comment on reorganisation of molecules could be taken a little seriously if there is a possibility of induced or real polarity of the molecules concerned, instead of placing the other magnet opposite the first try it in line to effectively lengthen the lines of force parallel to the fuel

[biofuel] Smith unveils legislation to eliminate MTBE threat

2001-05-29 Thread Keith Addison
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/may2001/2001L-05-28-09.html Smith unveils legislation to eliminate MTBE threat WASHINGTON, DC, May 28, 2001 (ENS) - Senator Bob Smith has introduced legislation to ban MTBE and authorize cleanup funds for groundwater contaminated by the gasoline additive. Smith,

[biofuel] NO MORE MAGNETS!

2001-05-29 Thread Keith Addison
Please, that's ENOUGH about magnets unless you have replicable results or useful information on how to achieve them. Keith Addison Journey to Forever Handmade Projects Tokyo http://journeytoforever.org/ Biofuel list owner Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html

Re: [biofuel] bouncing mail

2001-05-29 Thread Keith Addison
Biofuels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Twice so far Thanks Terry. I've stopped it now. Keith Addison Journey to Forever Handmade Projects Tokyo http://journeytoforever.org/ Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Please do NOT send unsubscribe messages to the