[biofuels-biz] Biodiesel verified as retrofit technology

2003-06-29 Thread Keith Addison
Biodiesel verified as retrofit technology Biodiesel fuel has been verified under the EPA's Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program and can be used as a retrofit technology under the EPA Voluntary Diesel Retrofit Program (VDRP). Verified emission reductions for using biodiesel vary

[biofuels-biz] New climate change report by Pew Center

2003-06-29 Thread Keith Addison
New climate change report by Pew Center A new climate change report was published by the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, a non-profit organization established in 1998, acting to address global climate change. The report calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. transportation

[biofuels-biz] Jaguar introducing diesel car models

2003-06-29 Thread Keith Addison
Jaguar introducing diesel car models Jaguar is about to introduce diesel engines to its cars. It will be the first time in the carmaker's 81-year history that diesel engines will power Jaguar cars. PSA/Ford V6 engine Next year, Jaguar will introduce its Birmingham-built S-Type model powered

RE: [biofuels-biz] diester oil

2003-06-29 Thread Winny De Schryver
Diester oil is a commercial name for biodiesel. It is a german company WDS -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: Levent Yuceer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Verzonden: donderdag 26 juni 2003 7:49 Aan: biofuels-biz@yahoogroups.com Onderwerp: [biofuels-biz] diester oil Hi all, Can anyone

Re: [biofuels-biz] The Hydrogen hype, the scam artists at work.

2003-06-29 Thread Michael Allen
Dear Hakan, Your summary of hydrogen production technology is, IMO, spot on. However you say nothing about the distribution losses that have always plagued City Gas (which also contains carbon monoxide). This is not, as is commonly supposed, just caused by poorly maintained pipes: The

Re: [biofuel] The Road To Coverup - In Bush We Trust? An Unnecessary War

2003-06-29 Thread Appal Energy
To be absolutely fair, I believe one has to read exactly what was said, at least in several instances. It's called Poli-Speak. Easy enough to discern if tuned in well. A bit like going to the town council meeting and hearing promises that a matter will be addressed. Well, yeah (in my best valley

Re: [biofuel] Glycerol Separation Problem

2003-06-29 Thread Appal Energy
Cristopher, Not a problem. Still waiting to see if Pieter had any better fortune after starting again from scratch. Something is slightly awry with the volumes of acid he is adding. He'll get there. There's really not that much that can go wrong with the process, at least to my knowledge. In

[biofuel] First attempt, question about first stage constituants

2003-06-29 Thread Stanley Baer
Hi Yesterday I made the first stage of a 1 litre test batch of biodiesel using Alex's two stage method. I preheated the WVO to 120 C and left it at that temperature for 20 minutes to get rid of the water. Small light bubbles were still rising from the oil at the end of this process but I

[biofuel] Re: [renewable-energy] Different Bio Fuel Source?

2003-06-29 Thread murdoch
Looks like a plan. I think we can expect a gearing up of opposition, lies and obfuscation from the massive Petro-Info industry, if the past is a guide. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/3025504.stm Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~-- Get A Free Psychic

Re: [biofuel] First attempt, question about first stage constituants

2003-06-29 Thread Appal Energy
Small light bubbles were still rising from the oil at the end of this process but I decided that they were not due to water. Was I correct in assuming this? What was it that made you make this decision, or was it simply a presumption based upon impatience? Where else would the bubbles come

Re: [biofuel] First attempt, question about first stage constituants

2003-06-29 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Todd, Stan It's not totally clear, but I think Stan is referring to the base-base 2-stage method rather than the acid-base method. That aside, very good advice you've given him Todd. What's generally added, though, is that neither method is the place to start - if you're a beginner, Stan,

[biofuel] Biodiesel verified as retrofit technology

2003-06-29 Thread Keith Addison
Biodiesel verified as retrofit technology Biodiesel fuel has been verified under the EPA's Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program and can be used as a retrofit technology under the EPA Voluntary Diesel Retrofit Program (VDRP). Verified emission reductions for using biodiesel vary

[biofuel] New climate change report by Pew Center

2003-06-29 Thread Keith Addison
New climate change report by Pew Center A new climate change report was published by the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, a non-profit organization established in 1998, acting to address global climate change. The report calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. transportation

[biofuel] Jaguar introducing diesel car models

2003-06-29 Thread Keith Addison
Jaguar introducing diesel car models Jaguar is about to introduce diesel engines to its cars. It will be the first time in the carmaker's 81-year history that diesel engines will power Jaguar cars. PSA/Ford V6 engine Next year, Jaguar will introduce its Birmingham-built S-Type model powered

[biofuel] New car warranties and Biofuel

2003-06-29 Thread Barry Chapman
Does anyone have any dealings with new car warranties when it comes to using biodiesel or vegetable oil as the main fuel? I would be interested in hearing any pros and cons concerning this subject. In particular, does using biodiesel void any of the engine, fuel or drivetrain warranty? TIA

Re: [biofuel] First attempt, question about first stage constituants

2003-06-29 Thread Stanley Baer
Thanks Keith and Todd I did try the base/base method simply because I didn't have the equipment on hand the do the titration. This week I will procure what is needed to do the titration. Keith Addison wrote: Hi Todd, Stan It's not totally clear, but I think Stan is referring to the

[biofuel] Touchless process vessels, do you need to clean

2003-06-29 Thread Stanley Baer
Hi Another question, this time about Touchless Processors I have read about on the web. If you use a process vessel such as an old hot water tank how do you clean it between the process stage anf the wash stage? stan Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~--

[biofuel] Wanted VW turbo diesel engine in Ontario or Detroit/Buffalo area

2003-06-29 Thread Stanley Baer
Hi I am looking for a used VW turbo engine either a 1.6 TD or a 1.9 TD to replace the 1.6 I put into my Isuzu truck. I will buy the entire car if necessary. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~-- Get A Free Psychic Reading! Your Online Answer To Life's

Re: [biofuel] Biogas technologies

2003-06-29 Thread damiandolan
biofuel@yahoogroups.com wrote: Hello Eong and Pannirselvam http://www.ad-nett.org/ Try this website, we have contacts with group of reasearch dept University College Galway Ireland, great help,like all biofuels people, best of luck with your project dD

Re: [biofuel] Biogas and glycerin - was To Chris problems sep. glycerine

2003-06-29 Thread pan ruti
Hello , dear and respected KEITH and TODD Well Thank you all, bringing the composting or biodigestion problems of cock tails or purified glycerin.I am pesonaly against treating glycerin as waste, but need to be treated as raw material for making soap, making

[biofuel] Fwd: Fw: Impeach Bush! Echoes Through Bush Fundraiser

2003-06-29 Thread Kris Book
- Forwarded Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: SUN, 29 JUN 2003 21:52:01 -0400 Subject: Impeach Bush! Echoes Through Bush Fundraiser Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Impeach Bush! Echoes Through Bush Fundraiser; A Message from Ramsey Clark on

Re: [biofuel] Touchless process vessels, do you need to clean

2003-06-29 Thread Appal Energy
It would have to be rinsed with alcohol or biodiesel to remove water prior to running the next transesterification. Perhaps there is a prescribed method different than that, but I wouldn't know what it would be. Todd Swearingen - Original Message - From: Stanley Baer [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [biofuel] First attempt, question about first stage constituants

2003-06-29 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Stan Thanks Keith and Todd I did try the base/base method simply because I didn't have the equipment on hand the do the titration. Didn't you start with virgin oil? This week I will procure what is needed to do the titration. A good idea. Please also note what Todd said about stirring