x-charset ISO-8859-1I have some questions regarding efficient heating of the
WVO prior to
processing. In regards to Mike Pelly's conical processor and the
electric hot water tank that Maria Alovert(Girl Mark) describes-what
would be the most efficient way of heating the oil, and still do it
In a message dated 02/16/2004 4:17:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It'll be a lot easier if you use KOH, potassium hydroxide, instead of
NaOH, sodium hydroxide. With KOH the by-product won't solidify, makes
it a lot easier to work with. We run it through a 1/8 valve
Thank you! Well said!
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From: murdoch
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Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 10:42 AM
Subject: [biofuel] Re: WVO pickup problems in CA
On Sun, 15 Feb 2004 16:04:56 -0800, you wrote:
It appears that we
Good start. I will do just that. Thank you!
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From: mcgeough65
To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 4:43 AM
Subject: [biofuel] Re: WVO pickup problems in CA
Chuck,
Here is some generic advice that I hope will be useful and
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Hello. I'm brand new to the biodiesel world. I am
currently buying B-20 from a manufacturer in Tucson,
but I would like to make my own. Is there anyone, or
does anyone know anyone, in Tucson, AZ who would be
willing to help in my learning process? Any info
and/or contacts would be greatly
on 2/16/04 1:17 PM, j_schearer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have some questions regarding efficient heating of the WVO prior to
processing. In regards to Mike Pelly's conical processor and the
electric hot water tank that Maria Alovert(Girl Mark) describes-what
would be the most efficient
x-charset ISO-8859-1Philip,
Split it from the soap and catalyst using a FFA recovery process found at
http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_glycerin.html
Then pass the glycerol/water/alcohol fraction over an evaporator and distill
the alcohol out of it.
x-charset ISO-8859-1Uhhh..., not that I'm overly in love with government
heavy handedness, but
you have to look at this from a couple of other perspectives. One, the
principal problem is in California, an extremely populated state, erego a
need to some degree for noticeable regulation.
Two,
I have some questions regarding efficient heating of the WVO prior to
processing. In regards to Mike Pelly's conical processor and the
electric hot water tank that Maria Alovert(Girl Mark) describes-what
would be the most efficient way of heating the oil, and still do it
safely? Some designs
Hello Rick
In a message dated 02/16/2004 4:17:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It'll be a lot easier if you use KOH, potassium hydroxide, instead of
NaOH, sodium hydroxide. With KOH the by-product won't solidify, makes
it a lot easier to work with. We run it through a
On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 18:47:15 -0800 (PST), you wrote:
Hello. I'm brand new to the biodiesel world. I am
currently buying B-20 from a manufacturer in Tucson,
but I would like to make my own. Is there anyone, or
does anyone know anyone, in Tucson, AZ who would be
willing to help in my learning
Dear Fellows and Friends:
I hope that this is helpful.
Best regards,
Sid.Clouston
BIODIESEL
gStudy Shows NOx Reductions in Biodiesel Blends with Additive,h by
Biodiesel Bulletin staff. A newly-developed additive has been shown to
reduce, by five percent, the one regulated emission that
Tom I agree with your post, just the chemist in me must jump in briefly
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The quick answer is no. Glycerin is a very viscous liquid, and the
solidification point varies with the soap in it, the residual alcohol, and the
completeness of the reaction. It is sometimes
FWIW: I tend to agree with some of the objection(s) you've raised to
my reasoning. What I mean is this:
After I made my post, I realized that it was a rant and all, I wasn't
sure I could stand by all of it. More specifically, it is not as
though I am against all government regulation, or that
x-charset ISO-8859-1 Shouldn't there be a balance? Mightn't the fees be
lowered
to account for the person's more moderate use?
If you were to use economic principals as the foundation for variance in fee
levels, fees would not be much lower based upon reduction in a plant's size.
In
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x-charset ISO-8859-1Bob,
but is it really a problem? I would be more concerned about carbon
monoxide, undetectable, than acrolein, which has a very acrid irritating
odor, and hence detectable.
I would tend to believe that acrolein is more of an emissions problem at the
stack than as an
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x-charset ISO-8859-1Ford, like any business, exists because there is a MARKET
for their
product. Attacking the businessman for simply practicing capitalism
is a huge waste of time and resources, and will accomplish little.
A better approach would focus on reducing demand for oversized gas
I get the B-20 (20% soy ester, 80% diesel petrol) from
Arizona Pertoleum. Today I paid $2.10/gallon.
Usually its a bit cheaper than that. They are on
Cherry St, just north of 22nd. Phone number 623-4721.
A knowledgeable guy to talk to is Jerry. They also
sell B-100 (100% soy ester) at a
Hello Tim
Ford, like any business, exists because there is a MARKET for their
product. Attacking the businessman for simply practicing capitalism
is a huge waste of time and resources, and will accomplish little.
Practising capitalism is no bad thing, or not necessarily, but I
don't think that
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-02-17/s_12687.asp
EarthTalk: Why is gasoline more expensive in Europe than in the United States?
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
From the editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Why is gasoline so much more expensive in Europe than
in the United
Hi Brian
I get the B-20 (20% soy ester, 80% diesel petrol) from
Arizona Pertoleum. Today I paid $2.10/gallon.
Usually its a bit cheaper than that. They are on
Cherry St, just north of 22nd. Phone number 623-4721.
A knowledgeable guy to talk to is Jerry. They also
sell B-100 (100% soy ester)
Fwd from the Homestead mailing list:
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 01:14:40 -0800
From: Bill Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Homestead mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Fuel Cells: What's In It For Big Oil
The oil companies are really pouring money into finding ways to
strip hydrogen off petroleum
Hello, I live just below Tucson and would like also to meet and work with
someone who is producing BioDiesel. If anyone knows of such a group or
persons.. I would like to Know. Thanks, Randy
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It *seems* that the distinction needs to be made between liquid
acrolein (dangerous toxic scary, etc.) and the formation of acrolein
and its effects as an exhaust emission
...which is not nice stuff, but in comparison to liquid acrolein is not
the same sort of risk - as a product of
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-02-17/s_13168.asp
How Bush reversed regulatory effort on polluting gas additive
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
By Pete Yost, Associated Press
WASHINGTON - The Bush administration quietly shelved a proposal to
ban a gasoline additive that contaminates drinking water
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-02-17/s_13170.asp
Largest waste coal plant in world sprouts from Pennsylvania coal region
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
By Marc Levy, Associated Press
SEWARD, Pennsylvania - When it began operating in 1921 at the height
of Pennsylvania's coal production, the
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-02-17/s_13162.asp
E.U. wants to cut pollution from car tires
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
By Reuters
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission adopted a proposal on
Monday to cut pollution from rubber tires by limiting the presence of
toxic chemicals.
Oils
Thanks for writing this out. I'll save this info and stop by there the
next time I am up there.
On Tue, 17 Feb 2004 09:56:50 -0800 (PST), you wrote:
I get the B-20 (20% soy ester, 80% diesel petrol) from
Arizona Pertoleum. Today I paid $2.10/gallon.
Usually its a bit cheaper than that. They
I don't know of anything to contradict what Bill Jones is saying as to
the desire of Big Oil to reform Petroleum, but I don't think they're
that afraid of Hydrogen. Certainly I could be wrong and their
apparent recent support for H2 could in a way be a ruse.
In the near-term, they would benefit
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