Re: [Biofuel] Cornell on ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen energy efficiencies

2005-07-29 Thread subramanian D.V
prefixing suffixing their names and backed by an otherwise famous university. Finally what will the Govt decide ? I amkeeping track of the controversy and comments as its fallout will be world-wide Regards, Subramanian, D.V Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Keith wrote:I think it will not die

Re: [Biofuel] Where's Keith?

2005-03-29 Thread subramanian D.V
yr current tenure (life) or the next . I dont want to go into the details which others in the forum may not agree and create more work for you in the form of a flood of EMails! Again wishing you a speedy recovery to normal andwith Regards, Subramanian, D.V Keith

Re: [Biofuel] Where's Keith?

2005-03-30 Thread subramanian D.V
a speedy recovery to normal andwith Regards, Thanks again D.V. Best wishes Keith Subramanian, D.V Keith Addison wrote: Many thanks, all, for your concern, I'm sorry to have bothered you. I was in hospital for five days. I'm back home now, recovering, but I'll have to take it easy

[Biofuel] Acetone in fuel increases mileage by 15 -35%

2005-04-14 Thread subramanian D.V
Hello members, The information below came in one of the Emails. http://pesn.com/2005/03/ 17/6900069_Acetone/ Acetone In Fuel Said to Increase Mileage 15-35% Readily-available chemical added to gas tank in small proportion improves the fuel's ability to vaporize completely by

Re: [Biofuel] Acetone in fuel increases mileage by 15 -35%

2005-04-16 Thread subramanian D.V
Hi , Gasolene( petrol ) costs in India about 95 cents a liter, roughly twice of its price in U.S. And is edging up towards a dollar and more. The possibility of getting more mileage by mixing with a small dose of acetone came up from a mail posted in this list. As one of the middle class

Re: [Biofuel] Acetone in fuel increases mileage by 15 -35%

2005-04-17 Thread subramanian D.V
Thank you Doug, The experiment is for on the road driving under normal driving conditions for two months and only to see whether there is a mileage increase or not. I'll certainly keep an eye on plastic and rubber parts. Thank you Keith for yr encouragement and infmn that comml acetone is

Re: [Biofuel] Acetone in fuel increases mileage by 15 -35%

2005-04-17 Thread subramanian D.V
subramanian D.V wrote: Hi , Gasolene( petrol ) costs in India about 95 cents a liter, roughly twice of its price in U.S. And is edging up towards a dollar and more. The possibility of getting more mileage by mixing with a small dose of acetone came up from a mail posted in this list. As one

Re: [Biofuel] Acetone in fuel increases mileage by 15 -35%

2005-04-23 Thread subramanian D.V
Thank you Mr. Jain, for the encouraging infmn. I will premix the acetone with some petrol before putting it into the tank. Will keep in touch after 2 months of regular use in petrol driven car. Regards, DVS Y. K. JAIN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Mr. Subramanian, I tried commercial acetone

[Biofuel] Query on MTBE

2005-08-28 Thread subramanian D.V
Hello Members, MTBE – Methyl tertiary butyl ether - an oxygenate for blending with gasoline in U.S around 1990, acquired a bad reputation quickly because of its capacity for polluting the environment and affecting human beings. I understand that the groundwater in most parts of US has been

Re: [Biofuel] Query on MTBE

2005-08-30 Thread subramanian D.V
Thanks keith, I raised the matter as the petroleum marketing companies are introducingslightly costlier petrol with brand names "extra mile", "speed petrol" and "premium petrol" etc. the distributors are unable to say what is the additive. The marketing company websites are equally vague. And now

Re: [Biofuel] Query on MTBE

2005-09-03 Thread subramanian D.V
if they can use in some of them. So, you will be somehow ready for the answer 'we use it for that products, not for gasoline'.Regards.Juan-Original Message-From: subramanian D.V [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: 28/08 2005 10:18 AMFor: Biofuel@sustainablelists.orgSubject: [Biofuel] Query on MTBEHello

Re: [Biofuel] Alcohol:Food vs fuel

2005-09-11 Thread subramanian D.V
Dear Mr. PanneerSelvam, I've been reading your inputs to this forum quite for sometime and your enthusiasm is really contagious! but there are problems for individuals for producing alcohol. The process is simple enough for small scale (back yard) production which you recommend. raw material such

Re: [Biofuel] Slogan

2004-09-21 Thread subramanian D.V
Mr. Keith, Would junk the wars ( or warmongers) for ever make a better slogan for a sticker? Regards, Mani Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on 9/18/04 2:20 PM, Jeff at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fossils Fuels are Extinct While Biodiesel is Alive and Growing! Is this a better

RE: [Biofuel] Slogan

2004-09-23 Thread subramanian D.V
Crisp and to the point Joe. I like it Mani , DVS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How's this? Save the Earth use Biodiesel Joe Original Message Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Slogan From: Ken Provost Date: Sun, September 19, 2004 6:18 pm To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 9/18/04 2:20

Re: [Biofuel] Gardening and Compost (new technique)

2004-11-26 Thread subramanian D.V
Friends, I see so many of you are interested in composting for gardens and small farms. There is a method to expedite the decomposition called vermi-composting -- kind of outsourcing the job to qualified worms --. Here's a local newspaper article on that. In fact I 've read somewhere else