[biofuel] Re: Colour of latest batch

2004-08-07 Thread Matt Pozzi
I realise that mostly no where else cooks in animal fats, but here is Australia they use beef tallow. This has a very high beta carotene levels due to the feed the animals eat, grass, this makes lovely burgundy coloured biodiesel which like shorteneing has a higher cetane rating due to the

Re: [biofuel] Re: Colour of latest batch

2004-08-07 Thread Gregg Davidson
Thanks Matt. I'm anxious to see how this will do when mixed. You're the second list member that has advised me of the higher cetane rating. Gregg Matt Pozzi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I realise that mostly no where else cooks in animal fats, but here is Australia they use beef tallow. This has

[biofuel] Re: Colour of latest batch

2004-08-07 Thread bioveging
Quality testing is explained here: http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_vehicle.html#quality The first wash water SHOUL be milky white as that is where the greatest amount or residuals come out and then it gets clearer on the second and should be clear by the third or fourth at the most. That

Re: [biofuel] Re: Colour of latest batch

2004-08-07 Thread Gregg Davidson
Hi L, I'll have some digital photos to post next week of the batch of BD in question. That way everyone can have a better idea of the colouring. Gregg bioveging [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quality testing is explained here: http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_vehicle.html#quality The first