Re: [Biofuel] Adding SVO to petro diesel (lubricity issue)
Dana, On the following link, there's a paper published by the Sask. Canola Devleopment Commission about veggie-additives. The researcher is noticeably conservative with his percentages, however, it's a good read nonetheless. http://www.scdc.sk.ca/html/rese_fs.html No matter where you are, you're safe to run 5% at all times. I run 5% here in Edmonton, AB (dang cold!) , at temps above -20degC without incident. In the warmer months, depending on your vehicle, you can run much higher blends. I have successfully run 100 percent SVO at 15degC and above through my regular fuel tank, however, my vehcle was arguably designed to suck jello through the injectors (1984 merc 300d) - furthermore, this was on store-bought, picture perfect canola oil. Research your vehicle and your injector pump THOROUGHLY do decrease to determine how suitable they are. With respects to the type of oil - stay away from soy for this application, just to be safe. I recommend canola oil. The first time I ran an SVO blend, I couldn't believe how quiet the motor became during idle - it was spooky. Should you decide to get serious about running SVO all the time, check out: www.plantdrive.com (neoteric's new sie) and then contact Ed Beggs (via the site). All the best, Joey ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
[Biofuel] Adding SVO to petro diesel (lubricity issue)
I wonder if someone on this forum could help me? I have no biodiesel options around my home, and I'm concerned that running the lower sulphur petroleum diesel fuel will damage my injection pump. I'd like to add some SVO into the petro diesel to add lubricity to the fuel, and I'm wondering if someone on here could tell me the optimal percentages? I'd like to add enough to give substantial protection to the pump and injectors. Also, is any particular kind of SVO better for this purpose than another type? thanks ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
Re: [Biofuel] Adding SVO to petro diesel (lubricity issue)
Hello Dana, you will have full lubricity properties if adding 5% of SVO or BD to the diesel oil. But, BD is preferrable due to the coking properties of the SVO. I would suggest a BD with a high content of olelic acid e.g. from canola ,soybean or sunflower oil. With best regards AGERATEC AB Jan Warnqvist - Original Message - From: Dana Adams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 2:25 AM Subject: [Biofuel] Adding SVO to petro diesel (lubricity issue) I wonder if someone on this forum could help me? I have no biodiesel options around my home, and I'm concerned that running the lower sulphur petroleum diesel fuel will damage my injection pump. I'd like to add some SVO into the petro diesel to add lubricity to the fuel, and I'm wondering if someone on here could tell me the optimal percentages? I'd like to add enough to give substantial protection to the pump and injectors. Also, is any particular kind of SVO better for this purpose than another type? thanks ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/ ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
