Re: [biofuel] a question.....

2001-06-05 Thread David Reid
James, Should work well if you can get the picture and its a decent one. B.r., David - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] a question. I wonder if there's any possibility of

Re: [biofuel] Bio washing

2001-06-04 Thread David Reid
James, David, et al, This sounds like a good idea and I believe should work well. Have you got access to a good cheap small magnetic drive pump James perhaps. (bit of a contradiction lumping good and cheap together when it comes to mag drives). Believe this would

Re: [biofuel] Bio washing

2001-06-04 Thread David Reid
Indeed true as fluid has to be pumped up whereas air only has to be pushed down. This brings up another point. Often wonder when using this bubblewashing process in an area with high humidity how much moisture is added to the mix from the latent moisture in the air and what its affect upon the

Re: [biofuel] Copper, Hose in hose, etc...

2001-06-04 Thread David Reid
Hi Ed, I look forward with interest to what you have on the list and to the various components and equipment you come up with. While a lot of equipment can be made here by those who want and are able to do so there is undoubtedly a lot of equipment out of North America which will be

Re: [biofuel] Digest Number 472

2001-06-03 Thread David Reid
Steve do you mean 15 inch or 15 feet? Someone recently mentioned shotgun heat exchangers on this n.g or the distillers n.g. and this is an ideal situation for its application I imagine. Would be easy enough to rig one of these up between the motor and the engine in place of the return hose I

Re: [biofuel] Digest Number 472

2001-06-03 Thread David Reid
Thanks Greg, Thats what I thought he was talking about. The other though more difficult initially would be much better and ensure better combustion. Heat exchangers if made properly especially as in the shotgun configuration I am talking about are extremely efficient devices.

Re: [biofuel] Digest Number 472

2001-06-03 Thread David Reid
Greg, Havnt followed you here. Are you talking about what Steve has done or what I have suggested with the shotgun heat exchanger. You mentioned a hose within a hose using insulated radiator hose. If you are talking about this type of setup which is the most basic heat exchanger with the

Re: [biofuel] Horse Manure

2001-06-02 Thread David Reid
A lot of it is possibly to old to be used. Must have held a political rally and a lot of it is possibly pre-election B.r., David - Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2001 9:09 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Horse

Re: [biofuel] Digest Number 472

2001-06-02 Thread David Reid
- Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2001 2:18 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Digest Number 472 Hanns, The only way you can change things is to get out and do them. If you wait for others you will still

Re: [biofuel] The importance of proper filtering

2001-06-01 Thread David Reid
to all vehicles using biodiesel or standard filtered vegetable oil. B.r., David - Original Message - From: David Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2001 8:31 AM Subject: [biofuel] The importance of proper filtering Biofuel at Journey to Forever

Re: [biofuel] Doing what comes naturally

2001-06-01 Thread David Reid
Ian, It is a longwhile since I was in the UK but suspect the situation is the same there as here. Here in NZ to have a car on the road you must have either a current W.O.F. (Warrant of Fitness. for a private car) or a C.O.F. (Certificate of Fitness. for a commercial truck) and the vehicle

Re: [biofuel] bubble wash alternative

2001-06-01 Thread David Reid
Ian, et al, Are you aware that there are sintered stainless steel air stones used by the beer and fermentation industries available. B.r., David Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Please do NOT send unsubscribe messages to the list address.

Re: [biofuel] Re: bubble wash alternative

2001-06-01 Thread David Reid
Because these block up very quickly if you are talking about cartridge type filters. B.r., David - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 5:15 AM Subject: [biofuel] Re: bubble wash alternative Why not just use a 5 micron

Re: [biofuel] Digest Number 472

2001-06-01 Thread David Reid
Hanns, The only way you can change things is to get out and do them. If you wait for others you will still be sitting there talking about it in 10 years time. The problem is not that people think differently to you but that most of them dont think fullstop. I am often reminded of an old

Re: Standards - was Re: [biofuel] The importance of proper filtering

2001-06-01 Thread David Reid
- Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; biofuels-biz@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2001 3:10 PM Subject: Standards - was Re: [biofuel] The importance of proper filtering I agree with you anyway, but my

Re: [biofuel] bubble wash alternative

2001-06-01 Thread David Reid
They are certainly not cheap but then again they are permanent. B.r., David - Original Message - From: ian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 7:43 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] bubble wash alternative The ones ive seen so far have been expensive,

Re: [biofuel] bubble wash alternative

2001-06-01 Thread David Reid
Keith, These are certainly cheaper than the ss ones. B.r., David - Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 8:04 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] bubble wash alternative Ian, et al, Are you aware

[biofuel] The importance of proper filtering

2001-05-31 Thread David Reid
Keith, You are not the only one. I have just been waiting for this to happen and quite frankly I am suprised it has taken as long as this to arise. I believe this is always going to be a problem with small scale production but at the same time I am most definitely for small scale

Re: [biofuel] Standards for Biodiesel

2001-05-31 Thread David Reid
apply. B.r., David - Original Message - From: Ken Provost [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2001 9:01 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Standards for Biodiesel David Reid writes: ...At the same time I believe anyone who is manufacturing and selling

Re: [biofuel] Fwd: EREN Network News -- 5/30/01

2001-05-31 Thread David Reid
Havnt had time to read all but cellulase project looks interesting. B,r., David 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! Groups

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
Microturbine Systems David Reid wrote: Jim, Would like some more info on your Paragon series Micro Turbine at some point (no hurry) including indicative prices. Thanks. Best regards, David Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] 78 Wade River Rd, Whangaparaoa, Auckland 1463, New Zealand -- Jim Fiddler

[biofuel] Re: Oil Filter Prices

2001-05-27 Thread David Reid
To: David Reid Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 3:24 AM Subject: Re: Hi David, Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner--It's been SOOO unbelievably busy lately... I have a 99 dodge ram 1500--318 CI engine, auto transmission...Are the prices you quoted in NZ$? or US$? I'm thinking of getting

Re: [biofuel] More on Jerusalem artichokes

2001-05-27 Thread David Reid
At 20 gallons per ton and 1200 gallons per acre this equals 60 ton per acre and 20 ton per crop at 3 crops p.a. Certainly sound feasible if you can get 3 crops p.a. Marc in your case I certainly think it is worth investigating further. Here in NZ because of our latitude we certainly would only

[biofuel] Rapeseed Oil Conversion

2001-05-27 Thread David Reid
Found the following which may be of interest to some re Rapeseed oil and conversion to run tractors and other diesels. www.oilpress.com Shows conversion for car and John Deere tractor see: http://www.oilpress.com/rape-diesel1.htm B.r., David [Non-text portions of this message have been

Re: [biofuel] Swirl chamber diesel?

2001-05-27 Thread David Reid
Thanks Steve, Have spent the last 2 hours researching including reading about Mercedes Benz common rail injection system to arrive at the same conclusion. Now a bit more informed. Thanks for your input. From this I surmise that DI engines are generally machined and made to

[biofuel] Invention bigger than PCs and the Internet

2001-05-27 Thread David Reid
Keith, Back on Jan 11 you reported about Dean Kamen and a technology or device codenamed Ginger that was supposed to have a dramatic effect on the world and our lives when it was released in 2002. Anyone heard anymore? B.r., David [Non-text portions of this message have been

[biofuel] Specific gravity of Diesel

2001-05-27 Thread David Reid
Does anyone know the specific gravity of diesel and what 1 litre weighs? B.r., David [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Please do NOT send unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe,

Re: [biofuel] Re: Oil Filter Prices

2001-05-27 Thread David Reid
Kirk, No it is in the form of sulfur compounds that agglutinate (clump together) as much as they can until they are trapped and held in the cellulose fibre (very tiny at this stage). Left to circulate as in a stardard engine they continue to agglutinate until they are large enough to be

Re: [biofuel] Specific gravity of Diesel

2001-05-27 Thread David Reid
: Sunday, May 27, 2001 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Specific gravity of Diesel David, The Specific Gravity of petroleum distillate (diesel) falls between .84 .86 John McLean - Original Message - From: David Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 27

Re: [biofuel] please unsubscribe me

2001-05-25 Thread David Reid
nameless? Maybe not the only one Steve. B.r., David - Original Message - From: steve spence [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] please unsubscribe me well, Keith isn't nameless, but he is overworked ;-)

Re: [biofuel] Fwd: Saving Gasoline and Money

2001-05-25 Thread David Reid
Next thing they will be using them in fertility clinics. Trouble is man being man it wouldnt take long to misuse them and they will probably be used to increase arousal. Have a nice day. B.r., David - Original Message - From: steve spence [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com

Re: [biofuel] magnetic savings / alky + dyno / hard water / snipping

2001-05-23 Thread David Reid
David et al, Maybe for them to work the car has to be travelling in a S to N line or vice versa. I am sorry but the more I hear of this the more I am sceptical. That doesnt make me right just sceptical. It is perhaps good that we have people who are prepared to try this and find

Re: [biofuel] Re: magnetic savings=magic?

2001-05-23 Thread David Reid
Warren, Sam, et al, I am still very sceptical, have done very little reading on the subject, and remain a doubting Thomas but it dosnt mean you shouldnt try as despite all claims to the contrary magnetic force fields are not well understood. I am well aware that

Re: [biofuel] Engine oil and ADDITIVES - whistleblowing

2001-05-23 Thread David Reid
Hi Dave, I suspect a lot of what you are saying below is probably true but dont know what the answers are. I believe vegetable oils just like mineral oils need additives to achieve extended life and minimal wear and tear. At least all the evidence and research points that way. The

Re: [biofuel] What about making engine oil?

2001-05-23 Thread David Reid
Yes it did. Castrol R is made from a Castor Oil base. In the States and possibly elsewhere they now have an oil called Synflex which is continually compared to Mobil 1, is reportedly better, though I cant comment, but dont know its composition. B.r., David - Original Message - From:

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

2001-05-23 Thread David Reid
David, On this arguement would depend where the hydrocarbon chain was being broken ie at what link wether carbon, hydrogen, or oxygen. Shorter chain lengths should certainly provide better and fuller combustion I would have thought. I thought higher octane had more oxygen atoms ???

Re: [biofuel] Re: Oh man, that car is really smoking!

2001-05-23 Thread David Reid
Thats what you call going down in flames isnt it Steve? It certainly burns with a vengeance. Friend of mine was demonstrating some magnesium welding rod to a couple of friends just the other day when one of them asked about this whereupon he tried to show them how well it burns by applying a

Re: [biofuel] Re: magnetic savings=magic?

2001-05-23 Thread David Reid
Hi Steve, Tends to support my sceptical attitude if such is the case. What about high powered Microwave Transmission Towers used by the telecommunications industry as I know there is widespread debate on that one? B.r., David - Original Message - From: Steve Spence [EMAIL

Re: [biofuel] Re: Alcohol as an antifreeze?

2001-05-23 Thread David Reid
I thought this was for the driver. Certainly keeps the chill out in those old cars. No seriously have heard and read that it has been used as an antifreeze. With a much lower F.P. no reason it shouldnt be used but at the same time just remember it also has a much lower B.P. depending on the

Re: [biofuel] biofuels vs petrofuels

2001-05-23 Thread David Reid
What about the starving millions in the world who still do not get fed properly. Maybe with everyone switching over to fuel production this number will increase with some of those millions being in the countries of production. Oh well never mind rather than bread they can eat cake. In this case

Re: [biofuel] Climate Change Debate at the Oxford Union

2001-05-23 Thread David Reid
Chuck, You are not an American by any chance are you? As a member of a country with less than 5% of the worlds population (280 million divided into 6 billion = 4.67% by my reckoning) using 60% of the worlds energy maybe you should be listened to and your viewpoint as the biggest

Re: [biofuel] Climate Change Debate at the Oxford Union

2001-05-23 Thread David Reid
Kirk, What a brilliant idea. Anyone want a contract for fitting 50 million piezo-electic crystals to 50 million sheep? We cant have farmers doing it or they will all be off on compo claiming ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) payments as result of burnt wrists and hands. The govt

Re: [biofuel] Climate Change Debate at the Oxford Union

2001-05-23 Thread David Reid
) I really appreciate hearing views from other countries and I know a lot of people don't like us yanks but for the most part we are like any other bloaks around the world. Best regards, Ron Miller - Original Message - From: David Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com

Re: [biofuel] Why you should fit a MIL

2001-05-22 Thread David Reid
Hi Paul, David, Thanks for the info, and for being so frank. You don't seem to have much faith in my old Toyota. ** I dont think I would say that. In my opinion Toyota are probably the best of the large Japanese manufacturers. Their diesels particularly are some of the best of the small

Re: [biofuel] RE: filter

2001-05-22 Thread David Reid
Hi David, Each filter is designed to filter a certain volume of oil and sizes are determined by engine capacity and horsepower. Single filters use 1 filter roll, doubles use 2, and trebles use 3. The filter roll is contained and restrained in a can, which slides onto a shaft pipe,

Re: [biofuel] What about making engine oil?

2001-05-22 Thread David Reid
Fischmann, Yes you could make your own oils, particularly vegetable based oils BUT and I emphasize BUT you need a lot of knowledge and expertise. (In short you really need to be a chemist and specialise in oils). A lot of the modern synthetics are vegetable based oils with fully

Re: [biofuel] What about making engine oil?

2001-05-22 Thread David Reid
Not a very scientific experiment if you ask me Steve although it might give you some idea on how long oil made by a rank amateur would last. As I have stated before several times oil is made from 2 things, namely the oil base stock and the additive package. Both of these are important and it is

Re: [biofuel] Fwd: Saving Gasoline and Money

2001-05-22 Thread David Reid
- From: Jeremy Shuey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Fwd: Saving Gasoline and Money I don't know for sure if it will or not. I just said I may try it to see what would happen. ;-) Jeremy --- David Reid [EMAIL

Re: [biofuel] Re: magnetic savings / alky + dyno / hard water / snipping

2001-05-22 Thread David Reid
Sam, I sometimes think this is why some of these things work. Because people want them to work they work. The easiest way to obtain high mpg is to keep your foot off the gas pedal. This works everytime in my experience. For trials to be comparable all the variables have to remain constant

Re: [biofuel] What about making engine oil?

2001-05-22 Thread David Reid
Yes Ed agreed, doing it this way you will certainly get a far better oil than if you read a few books yourself and then tried to make it, but on top of this you will then need to pay for analysis, set up a lab, buy expensive equipment, etc. etc. to the extent that it becomes a prohibitive

Re: [biofuel] What about making engine oil?

2001-05-22 Thread David Reid
Gerry, You would probably do far better to contact one of the oil additive manufacturers, tell them what you wanted to do, supply them with a samples/s of your base vegetable oil, and ask them for the information and the appropriate additive package to make a specific engine oil.

[biofuel] What about making engine oil?

2001-05-22 Thread David Reid
To give people an idea of what is required to make a reasonable engine oil please find attached the below ready reference B,r,. David Ready Reference for Lubricants and Fuels Lubricant Additives Very little unadditized mineral oil is sold as a lubricant. Almost

Re: [biofuel] Why you should fit a MIL

2001-05-21 Thread David Reid
Hi Paul, - Original Message - From: Paul Gobert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 9:37 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Why you should fit a MIL David, re Oil does not wear out, it justs becomes contaminated. If you are removing the contaminants

Re: [biofuel] SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER

2001-05-21 Thread David Reid
Hi Derek, I thought that I would write back on the sideband, but if you think all or part of your reply is appropriate for the entire group, that is okay with me. Previously I have read about bypass filters in conjunction with Amsoil synthetic oil and their bypass system. I am curious as

Re: [biofuel] Fwd: Saving Gasoline and Money

2001-05-21 Thread David Reid
Jeremy, I can see the magnets might work on water for the reasons you asscribe but why should they work with gasoline.and why should you get increased mileage? B.r., David I do know that the magnets work on the water. We have extremely hard water here in my part of PA, with the

Re: [biofuel] Fwd: Saving Gasoline and Money

2001-05-21 Thread David Reid
Warren, I am sure if you had strong enough magnets and you could get close enough to the vehicle in front of you your gas mileage might jump tremendously. Believe they would have to be elecro magnets though in case the vehicle in front suddenly went the wrong way. Some film producer

Re: [biofuel] Re: Filters

2001-05-20 Thread David Reid
Keith, How true. How very true. All the more reason to get some of these other technologies up and running as fast as we can. At a time when the american people and the world needed a progressive, far seeing individual, with a vision for mankind, they seem to have taken a retrograde step

Re: [biofuel] Re: Filters

2001-05-20 Thread David Reid
Hi Barry, See I didnt answer this e-mail properly. The fuel filters are basically the same as the oil filters although slightly different. They differ in that while the oil filter has a 50 thou orifice in the inlet opening to drop the oil velocity and to prevent channeling the fuel

Re: Palm and coconut oil - was RE: [biofuel] Tallow

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
Hanns, See below B.r., David - Original Message - From: Hanns B. Wetzel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 1:06 AM Subject: RE: Palm and coconut oil - was RE: [biofuel] Tallow David, See leegerry's message. (am using Microsoft

Re: Palm and coconut oil - was RE: [biofuel] Tallow

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
Hanns et al, Oil composition is in the article by Mary Enig at: www.apc.org.sg/special.htm . Have quickly scanned it but dont have time to read it. The better source is probably the USDA Nutritional Data Base. B.r., David Biofuel at Journey to Forever:

Re: Archives - was RE: [biofuel] Diesel survivalist - running on biodiesel

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
David Reid mentioned a TR filter recently, means a toilet-roll filter. There's some info on them in the archives. Take a gander. By the way, guys, there are now 5368 messages in the archives. It's now a very useful resource, lots of depth. Shortly before we hit 5000, Yahoo upgraded

[biofuel] Why you should fit a MIL

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
Why you should fit a MIL-MAC in addition to your standard Full Flow Oil Filter Full Flow FilterMIL-MAC By-pass Oil Filter (Uses SURFACE filtration(Uses DEPTH filtration Uses perforated membranes which

Re: [biofuel] Water vs Energy Importance

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
Hi John, Welcome to the group you snivelling and whinging Aussie. No seriously John welcome and dont leave the group as Steve says. Both Steve and Keith run pretty good sites overall, with access to lots of information and there are lots of good members with some darn good

Re: [biofuel] ethanol for older motors

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
Ronald, These work and this is how most commercial anhydrous fuel is made. The grade/size used with ethanol is 3A. Most of the plants are designed in the States by 3 or 4 companies with most of them being made in Brazil by one company largely for cost reasons . This is the most

[biofuel] By-pass Filters v Factory Full Flow Filters

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
vehicles), the oil companies (who want to sell more oil), and others with vested interests are not in a hurry to tell you all this. For further details, information, and prices contact National Distributors: David Reid Biofuel Systems

[biofuel] What is a MIL

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
What is a MIL-Mac Filter and how does it work? A MIL-MAC By-pass filter is a filter that is fitted in addition to the standard full flow filter and continuously taking approx 10% of the oil flow uses Ultra Fine filtration employing depth filtration with 130 x the filtration to remove the

Re: [biofuel] Why you should fit a MIL

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
Barry, Thanks for your e-mail. They certainly work and I have one fitted to my own car which I use with Fluids Analysis and a good P.P.M.(Predictive Preventive Maintenance) scheme to give me lower operating costs and greater reliabilty. They are made in W.A. but with my Special

[biofuel] Off topic and On topic

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
Hey Keith, Whats off topic about honey. Its about the best darn biofuel for the human body you can get. No seriously I would accept that its off topic and duly marked it O.T when replying. My point in replying here and bringing this up is that I agree with you. It is and would

Re: [biofuel] Why you should fit a MIL

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
John,. Yes they are virtually the same thing although there are minor differences. (See previous e-mails). Anybody who has fitted them and used them knows they work. In the short time I have been involved with them I have come across instances of mechanics removing them and trying to

[biofuel] SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
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Re: Palm and coconut oil - was RE: [biofuel] Tallow

2001-05-18 Thread David Reid
Hi Hanns, One of the problems using palm oil might be its relatively high cost. The current (very low) FOB price in PNG is about $US240/tonne but it has gone as high as $US600/tonne in previous years. The cost of production is Indonesia is about $US127/tonne whilst in PNG it is about

Re: [biofuel] The MN Way

2001-05-18 Thread David Reid
Hi David, Thanks. Have sent them an e-mail saying I wouldnt mind some information and an indicative price in due course but no hurry. Dont think it will be too cheap somehow. O.T.We certainly had some of the best honey in the world here and there was a multimillion dollar business

Re: Palm and coconut oil - was RE: [biofuel] Tallow

2001-05-18 Thread David Reid
David Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 05/18/2001 04:30:33 AM Please respond to biofuel@yahoogroups.com To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com cc:(bcc: LEE Gerry/Prin Engr/CSM/ST Group) Subject: Re: Palm and coconut oil - was RE: [biofuel] Tallow Hi Hanns, One of the problems using palm

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-17 Thread David Reid
Hi David, Thanks for doing that. I certainly thought it was worth the effort. The spelling of Woollatt with a double oo, a double ll, and a double tt is definitely right, as that is what is printed on and in the book in several places. Perhaps he has retired to suunier climes or is

Re: [biofuel] Caveat on Container Plants

2001-05-17 Thread David Reid
Hi Todd et al, While I would agree with you Todd that modular plant design is the way to go I would also strongly advocate the concept of mobile units. When you say you would scrap about 98% of the idea of mobile processing I find I am at great variance with you on this . My

Re: [biofuel] Caveat on Container Plants

2001-05-17 Thread David Reid
Hi Todd, These items you have listed below are perhaps the strongest reasons for the implementation of mobile plants. As such they may not represent excessive outlay for many farmers in the US but they certainly do in Asia and lots of other third world countries. Where mobile plants

Re: [biofuel] Re Volvo UK and biodiesel

2001-05-17 Thread David Reid
Keith, I agree with you and it hardly seems a retraction at all. If you notice the last paragraph they say Volvo cars advises a low grade mix (up to 5%) with diesel. Its a bit like saying well we may be wrong but we are 95% sure we are right. The 3rd para from the end starting with

Re: [biofuel] Re Volvo UK and biodiesel - 2

2001-05-17 Thread David Reid
Agreed Keith, Hands up those now buying or wanting to buy a Volvo car. B.r., David Good work, Terry! - Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 8:37 AM Subject: [biofuel] Re Volvo UK

Re: Distilling fuel ethanol - was Re: [biofuel] Tallow

2001-05-17 Thread David Reid
Hi Ron, Keith, Steve, Aleks, et al, At present I believe I have solved a number of problems associated with small fuel ethanol stills, and was about to bring a range of small stills out at the start of the year, after spending the previous 18

Re: Distilling fuel ethanol - was Re: [biofuel] Tallow

2001-05-17 Thread David Reid
Ron, What you need to do is work out how much fuel you are going to use in a year and how much each month. Once you know this you can then work out how you are going to produce this. You then need to know how much time you are prepared to devote to distillation at anyone hit. Once you know

Re: [biofuel] Container Plants

2001-05-16 Thread David Reid
Keith, Todd, et al, While mobile plants may not be applicable to the States and even there I am doubtful I certainly believe and am convinced in many places in Asia (certainly India for one) that a mobile plant would be a very good idea principally for the following

Re: [biofuel] fluid bed reactors/steam engines

2001-05-16 Thread David Reid
Hi Dana, Thankyou, that would be most appreciated. I know very little about fluid bed setups and it is something I always meant and mean to research but never quite get round to. I know they are used in things like foundries and some of the best coffee roasters in the world use

Re: [biofuel] Can Biod be replace central heating oil?

2001-05-16 Thread David Reid
Hi Steve, Sounds interesting. Do you mean lpg (liquid petroleum gas) or low pressure? B.r., David - Original Message - From: steve spence [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 10:40 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Can Biod be replace central

Re: [biofuel] Can Biod be replace central heating oil?

2001-05-16 Thread David Reid
Todd, This is where the by-pass filters I handle would come in very useful. B.r., David If the question is as stated in the subject line, the answer is absolutely yes. Some precautions must be taken to deal with cold weather mechanics such as clouding and gelling. Other than that,

Re: Parallel Products was Re: [biofuel] Container Plants

2001-05-16 Thread David Reid
Andrew, You have to be careful here. Variety is the spice of life they say. I am always thankful I was brought up to try things, otherwise there are alot of pleasures and enjoyment I would have missed. Next thing you will be telling us the French with their Provencial style cooking

Re: [biofuel] fluid bed reactors/steam engines

2001-05-16 Thread David Reid
Hi Dana et al, After looking at the Fluid Bed principal (see www.sulzerfluidbed.com/fbprincipal.htm I tend to agree this may be a very efficient way of creating steam especially for use with Glycerine distillation purufication. Used waste heat could also possibly be used for

Re: [biofuel] fluid bed reactors/steam engines

2001-05-16 Thread David Reid
Dana, No hurry. Thanks for the explanation. Could find nothing under my search for fluid bed reactor. Look forward to hearing from you in due course. B.r., David - Original Message - From: Dana Linscott [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001

Re: [biofuel] Mobile BD plant

2001-05-15 Thread David Reid
Marc, In NZ while containers are loaded by overhead cranes at the container terminal (wharf) most transport is then by speciallly fitted semis which have hydraulic hoists front and back which can unload and reload fully laden containers by lifting them over the side and onto the tray.

Re: [biofuel] Musings about toilet tissue

2001-05-15 Thread David Reid
Derek, In the same vein have you ever thought how much water would be used if the whole world switched to the french way and everyone used bidets. Just think what a market there would be for portable water purification units and steam distillation units in some countries. Mind you if

Re: [biofuel] Mobile BD plant

2001-05-15 Thread David Reid
Marc, No problem. You dont need ballast to counterbalance the weight as the container is lifted. The semi trailer tray has pull out arms that slide in box section channels welded under the tray which are pulled out and have fold down legs with feet plate attached which take the load as

Re: [biofuel] Mobile BD plant

2001-05-15 Thread David Reid
Marc, Rang Tappers and there are apparently about 5 manufacturers of them. Have just rung Steelbro who are the largest manufacturers of them and who apparently export them all over the world so I may have been wrong when I said I doubted they were a kiwi idea. They arnt cheap though. A

Re: [biofuel] fluid bed reactors/steam engines

2001-05-15 Thread David Reid
Hi Dana, Got any drawings? Have quickly scanned what you have written and the idea looks as if it might have a fair bit of merit. Any other reference material as well? B.r., David Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html To unsubscribe, send an

Re: [biofuel] Yield of Jerusalem artichokes

2001-05-14 Thread David Reid
Marc, That figures is basically true although yield obviously depends on a a number of factors such as quality of land, fertilizer, weed infestation, rain, insects, etc. That is probably about average for good land. Somewhere I have all the information here and I believe it mentions a

Re: [biofuel] by-pass filter

2001-05-14 Thread David Reid
2:05 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] by-pass filter David Reid wrote: snip I will post a Special Introductory Price notice, that is going out to people here, to the biofuels n,g. As this is a n.g. and not a commercial list I will do it once but dont want to do it again as I can see Keith has

Re: [biofuel] by-pass filter

2001-05-14 Thread David Reid
Thanks Steve, I can see you are a true conservationist and your offer is much appreciated. Will provide you with details shortly. B.r., David - Original Message - From: steve spence [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 9:04 AM

[biofuel] Re: Filter

2001-05-14 Thread David Reid
James, Thanks for your e-mail. I believe you are best to fit 2 filters, one for your oil system, and one for your fuel system but that is up to you. Obviously this will cost you about twice as much and at the end of the day only you can decide wether it is feasible and economic for you

Re: [biofuel] by-pass filter

2001-05-14 Thread David Reid
Hi Ed, Your probably right. Sent it to the group as thought it would be of interest if anyone else wanted a filter. If I make about $26 or 27 a filter I certainly dont want to spend any more time than I need on going over things as I will go broke that way pretty quickly. In this case

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