RE: [Biofuel] Bush on matter - a thousand points of light
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Redler Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2005 11:05 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Bush on matter - a thousand points of light SNIP For example, spending $0.50 for every $1.00 of my taxes on building the military does not represent balance when our (K-12) schools don't come close in comparison to most of those in the industrialized world. SNIP You hit one of my really hot buttons. One of the most expensive schools in the nation, when breaking out the cost per pupil, has the lowest scores on any standardized test given. That should clarify that fact that money is not the problem, but it gets ignored as most would prefer to simply accept the easy way out. I have several relatives who teach at college level and they espouse the same unwashed garbage without using their fine minds to analyze what the problem really is. What most folks ignore is the simple fact that throwing more money at the school system is NOT going to begin to address the problem as long as PARENTS use the schools as parking places with baby sitters for their offspring. That is one of the reasons that most schools are unwilling or not permitted to provide any punishment to miscreants. Hence we see pre-teens in handcuffs for temper tantrums or worse. The teachers unions are not going to say money is not the answer because it removes the reason for their fight to get more pay and reduces their political leverage. The taxing folks are not going to say that because then the people will want to lower taxes and politicians are against you having your own money and choices because then government won't be providing everything. Clearly the students are not going to say that because they don't know. Unfortunately for many, the intelligentsia has sold the idea of more money to the schools rather than parental involvement and interest. When was the last time YOU went to your kid's school to visit with a teacher? Even a bad teacher can be lead to the path of educating kids rather than babysitting, but someone who cares has to do the work. When was the last time you reviewed your kid's test results good AND bad with an eye to teaching the corrective information? When did you look at your kids homework to make sure they are getting the message? A little outside help goes a very long way towards making an education effective, and that is the parents JOB. In addition that is the sort of thing it will take to change the paradigm in our education system rather than more money. Let's put it on a more direct basis. How many of you discuss biofuels with your kids? That is educational, if someone explains some of the technical and financial issues that are hidden from view. I do. We cannot move towards biofuel usage without educating people with more than the intelligentsia allows in schools. Jim ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] pore size of a paper coffee filter
Yes, they have the good filtration properties for BD, but the manufacturer does not guarantee anything. Met vriendelijke groet, Pieter Koole : [Biofuel] pore size of a paper coffee filter Hi Everyone, I was wondering if any list member has an idea of the pore size of a paper coffee filter. I use these to filter out larger particles in my BD before going to final filtration. As always any suggestions, guidence, advice, or critisisms all welcome. Respectfully, Gregg Davidson __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Start-up questions
Hello, I'm involved with Cascade People's Center, a family support center near downtown Seattle. We are a non-profit family support center that provides free programs for children, youth, families, and individuals. One of our programs, the Advocate's Task Force, has decided to start a biodiesel project. We hope to start making and selling biodiesel as a source of sustainable income for the center, as grants and other funding sources are hard to come by. Our biggest challenge right now is finding materials for the processor. We have almost no budget to work from, so we are wondering if you have any ideas about how to get the materials for little or no cost. What has worked for you? Also, we are wondering what is needed in terms of licensing, and if a permit is needed for the transportation of waste veggi oil. I appreciate your time and look forward to your response! Stay Well, Martha Sanders Cascade People's Center 206.587.0320 www.cascadepeoplescenter.org ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
RE: [Biofuel] Bush on matter - a thousand points of light
Your missing the point. I'd rather throw away half of the taxes I pay at schools (or whatever...pick one) than the so called military industrial complex where our tax dollars buy the most sophisticated machines ever devised by our species for the purpose of waging war. Mike James G. Branaum [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Redler Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2005 11:05 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Bush on matter - a thousand points of light SNIP For example, spending $0.50 for every $1.00 of my taxes on building the military does not represent balance when our (K-12) schools don't come close in comparison to most of those in the industrialized world. SNIP You hit one of my really hot buttons. One of the most expensive schools in the nation, when breaking out the cost per pupil, has the lowest scores on any standardized test given. That should clarify that fact that money is not the problem, but it gets ignored as most would prefer to simply accept the easy way out. I have several relatives who teach at college level and they espouse the same unwashed garbage without using their fine minds to analyze what the problem really is. What most folks ignore is the simple fact that throwing more money at the school system is NOT going to begin to address the problem as long as PARENTS use the schools as parking places with baby sitters for their offspring. That is one of the reasons that most schools are unwilling or not permitted to provide any punishment to miscreants. Hence we see pre-teens in handcuffs for temper tantrums or worse. The teachers unions are not going to say money is not the answer because it removes the reason for their fight to get more pay and reduces their political leverage. The taxing folks are not going to say that because then the people will want to lower taxes and politicians are against you having your own money and choices because then government won't be providing everything. Clearly the students are not going to say that because they don't know. Unfortunately for many, the intelligentsia has sold the idea of more money to the schools rather than parental involvement and interest. When was the last time YOU went to your kid's school to visit with a teacher? Even a bad teacher can be lead to the path of educating kids rather than babysitting, but someone who cares has to do the work. When was the last time you reviewed your kid's test results good AND bad with an eye to teaching the corrective information? When did you look at your kids homework to make sure they are getting the message? A little outside help goes a very long way towards making an education effective, and that is the parents JOB. In addition that is the sort of thing it will take to change the paradigm in our education system rather than more money. Let's put it on a more direct basis. How many of you discuss biofuels with your kids? That is educational, if someone explains some of the technical and financial issues that are hidden from view. I do. We cannot move towards biofuel usage without educating people with more than the intelligentsia allows in schools. Jim ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
RE: [Biofuel] Mid '60s Mercedes 200D - Suitable Biodiesel-mobile?
yes but a bit gutless I have a 300d has a bit more power replace hose from fuel tank to fuel pipe under car and in engine bay cheap and easy Neil -Original Message- From: Ken Dunn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, 3 May 2005 7:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Biofuel] Mid '60s Mercedes 200D - Suitable Biodiesel-mobile? I have stumbled across the above for a good price and I would like to know if this vehicle will run biodiesel suitably. Can anyone provide some insight? Thanks a bunch, Ken ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ### This Email, together with any attachments, is for the exclusive and confidential use of the addressee(s). Any other distribution, use of, or reproduction without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. Views Expressed in this Email are those of the individual, except where specifically stated otherwise. The Anthony Group does not warrant or guarantee this message to be free of errors, interference or viruses. The Anthony Group Anthony Innovations (ABN 76 004 325 026) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Conveyor Solutions Australia (ABN 81 004 515 468) Malco Industrial Products (ABN 68 086 018 831) [EMAIL PROTECTED] AnthonyGroup(NZ)LTD [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.anthonygroup.net This e-mail message has been scanned and cleared by: MAILMARSHAL www.marshalsoftware.com ### ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Zoo May Use Animal Waste As Energy Source
Lion and tiger feces/urine is really effective mulch for keeping deer and hares out of your garden. I found this 'repellent' more effective than anything else when gardening in the Rocky Mtn foothills at 3500ft ASL. Bears didn't like it either; they gave our homestead a wide berth. m-- The zoo also will look at using the manure from its domestic farm animals, its other hoof stock, such as its bison and caribou, and even its lions and tigers, she said. Rosamond Gifford Zoo: www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org American Zoo and Aquarium Association: www.aza.org ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Mid '60s Mercedes 200D - Suitable Biodiesel-mobile?
Hello Ken. Basically all MB:s run well on biodiesel. But could you provide more details, yom, engine size and so on ? Best regards Jan Warnqvist AGERATEC AB [EMAIL PROTECTED] + 46 554 201 89 +46 70 499 38 45 - Original Message - From: Ken Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 11:09 PM Subject: [Biofuel] Mid '60s Mercedes 200D - Suitable Biodiesel-mobile? I have stumbled across the above for a good price and I would like to know if this vehicle will run biodiesel suitably. Can anyone provide some insight? Thanks a bunch, Ken ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Start-up questions
An excellent cause and an excellent idea. all the info on making biodiesel you and I will ever need can be had at http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel.html As to were to find the equipment required first learn from the reading material how it is made and then use your imagination, it is amazing what you can convert/modify to do the job. As to licences and permits your local government can answer all your questions but at a guess because of some of the chemicals involved I would say setting up to meet local requirements won't be cheap or easy. Having said that I am in Australia not Seattle and things might be completely different over there as to regulations. Hope that helps. Dean. Sanders, Martha wrote: Hello, I'm involved with Cascade People's Center, a family support center near downtown Seattle. We are a non-profit family support center that provides free programs for children, youth, families, and individuals. One of our programs, the Advocate's Task Force, has decided to start a biodiesel project. We hope to start making and selling biodiesel as a source of sustainable income for the center, as grants and other funding sources are hard to come by. Our biggest challenge right now is finding materials for the processor. We have almost no budget to work from, so we are wondering if you have any ideas about how to get the materials for little or no cost. What has worked for you? Also, we are wondering what is needed in terms of licensing, and if a permit is needed for the transportation of waste veggi oil. I appreciate your time and look forward to your response! Stay Well, Martha Sanders Cascade People's Center 206.587.0320 www.cascadepeoplescenter.org ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Mid '60s Mercedes 200D - Suitable Biodiesel-mobile?
Ken About the only 2 concerns you may have are the possible failure of non-neoprene rubber parts in the injector pump. Any rebuild kit would remedy this as the new parts would surely be made from neoprene. The other issue would be the loosening of debris/swarth in the tank and fuel lines. Imagine 30 years of sludge suddenly being stripped from the tank and lines and headed to your engine, like an unclogged blood clot. It would be benificial to change the fuel filter at least twice or three times in the first month of B100 use. - Original Message - From: Ken Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 5:09 PM Subject: [Biofuel] Mid '60s Mercedes 200D - Suitable Biodiesel-mobile? I have stumbled across the above for a good price and I would like to know if this vehicle will run biodiesel suitably. Can anyone provide some insight? Thanks a bunch, Ken ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
RE: [Biofuel] Bush on matter - a thousand points of light (revisited)
Hi everyone, I've been receiving emails lately that have given me a burst of enthusiasm and curiosity about the future. Good for you! Here are some of the things I've been thinking about. I hope you don't mind if I use this forum to express myself a little. Feel free, that's what it's for - yes, it's a biofuels forum, but what are biofuels about after all? Rather more to it than just saving a bit of money and how much lye to use. Today, the political climate is tense. Many people (many in this forum) see something terribly wrong in our society and they are responding to it. Picket lines, protests, webblogs and expressions of civil disobedience are all around us. It is a climate from which the hippie communes emerged in the 1960's as a reaction to greed and abuse of political power. I see something similar emerging but, in a way that is more difficult to define and I think it is mostly due to the Internet. Yes! Exactly what the 60s freaks (including me) didn't have, and it could have made all the difference. On the other hand, they did make a difference. In addition to this forum, I belong to other alternative energy, environmentalist and political activist groups who use the Internet to form alliances and organize in ways to both change society in the long term and help allies in the short term. Yes again. We've discussed this a few times in the past in various ways, but the more it's discussed the better, it could hardly be more important, and it's integral to what we're all doing here, whether we realise it or not. Internet networking is the great leveller. The anti-corporate globalisation movement (not anti-globalisation as alleged), the worldwide anti-war protests, global opposition to GMOs, to name the most obvious ones, would not exist in their present form without the Internet, working in just the way you describe. These new (or perhaps retreaded) movements are inclined to lose their coherence and direction at times, to mill about in confusion, or so it appears, but that's only to be expected, it's new ground, no road map. There's a lot of discussion and criticism from within the movement(s), often negative and not very constructive, but it all helps, they seem to find their way again with renewed strength and vigour. So, for instance, the famous example, five under-resourced people with PCs working at RAFI (ETC group) took on the mighty Monsanto over its traitor Terminator seed technology, and won! (Though RAFI rightly warned that the battle was not over.) Not the only example, there are many others. The opposition's response is usually various forms of disinfo, like the infamous Bivings case concerning Monsanto and maize: http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4412987,00.html The fake persuaders Corporations are inventing people to rubbish their opponents on the internet There's more about it in the archives. This is just the tip of the iceberg with this kind of disinfo campaign. It even has a name - viral marketing they call it: An article on its [Bivings] website, entitled Viral Marketing: How to Infect the World [by Andrew Dimock, head of Bivings' online marketing and promotions division], warns that 'there are some campaigns where it would be undesirable or even disastrous to let the audience know that your organisation is directly involved... it simply is not an intelligent PR move. In cases such as this, it is important to first listen to what is being said online... Once you are plugged into this world, it is possible to make postings to these outlets that present your position as an uninvolved third party... Perhaps the greatest advantage of viral marketing is that your message is placed into a context where it is more likely to be considered seriously.' Plenty more examples - see, eg: http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/BIOFUEL/33126/ It seems they can't afford to be honest about it, and probably don't even consider it - just spin, slimy tactics, and, interesting, they get outed. They're not very good at all this. Have a look at this: ... Another picture - how is it that most any schoolkid can make a better and more effective, more influential, website on green issues, say, than a massive auto manufacturer can? (What?? No Flash banner page??? Bad design, hmphh - he's got absolutely no excuse for getting 10 times more hits than we do.) How is it that sinister and sleazy tactics like those of Monsanto via the Bivings group to insinuate corporate trolls into Internet discussion groups get rumbled and backfire on them? Yes, they have a strategy for this, and huge budgets to back it, they hold business seminars on it, but it doesn't work... -- [Biofuel] Made in China? - Final Thoughts (long), Happy New Year, Over and Out. http://wwia.org/pipermail/biofuel/Week-of-Mon-20041227/004301.html But we go from strength to strength. From another previous message: I think military superpowers are
RE: [Biofuel] Bush on matter - a thousand points of light
SNIP For example, spending $0.50 for every $1.00 of my taxes on building the military does not represent balance when our (K-12) schools don't come close in comparison to most of those in the industrialized world. SNIP You hit one of my really hot buttons. One of the most expensive schools in the nation, when breaking out the cost per pupil, has the lowest scores on any standardized test given. That should clarify that fact that money is not the problem, but it gets ignored as most would prefer to simply accept the easy way out. I have several relatives who teach at college level and they espouse the same unwashed garbage without using their fine minds to analyze what the problem really is. No need to be rude, especially when it's far from certain that you're right. What most folks ignore is the simple fact that throwing more money at the school system is NOT going to begin to address the problem as long as PARENTS use the schools as parking places with baby sitters for their offspring. That is one of the reasons that most schools are unwilling or not permitted to provide any punishment to miscreants. Hence we see pre-teens in handcuffs for temper tantrums or worse. The teachers unions are not going to say money is not the answer because it removes the reason for their fight to get more pay and reduces their political leverage. The taxing folks are not going to say that because then the people will want to lower taxes and politicians are against you having your own money and choices because then government won't be providing everything. Clearly the students are not going to say that because they don't know. Unfortunately for many, the intelligentsia has sold the idea of more money to the schools rather than parental involvement and interest. When was the last time YOU went to your kid's school to visit with a teacher? Even a bad teacher can be lead to the path of educating kids rather than babysitting, but someone who cares has to do the work. When was the last time you reviewed your kid's test results good AND bad with an eye to teaching the corrective information? When did you look at your kids homework to make sure they are getting the message? A little outside help goes a very long way towards making an education effective, and that is the parents JOB. In addition that is the sort of thing it will take to change the paradigm in our education system rather than more money. Let's put it on a more direct basis. How many of you discuss biofuels with your kids? Please see, for instance: http://journeytoforever.org/edu.html#biofuel Schools participation Biofuels And: http://journeytoforever.org/edu_resource.html Education resources for teachers, students and parents Home schooling Popular resources. There are quite a number of students and schoolkids on the list, and we're always helping them when they write to us after visiting our website seeking assistance with biofuels projects. I'm sure we're not the only ones. Some list members joined because they were helping their children with science fair projects on biofuels. There are also quite a number of people here who're working on biofuels projects with schools, colleges, youth and community programs and so on. List members do a lot of advocacy and education work, always have done. Best wishes Keith Addison Journey to Forever KYOTO Pref., Japan http://journeytoforever.org/ That is educational, if someone explains some of the technical and financial issues that are hidden from view. I do. We cannot move towards biofuel usage without educating people with more than the intelligentsia allows in schools. Jim ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Mid '60s Mercedes 200D - Suitable Biodiesel-mobile?
Hi Ken, Parts may to very hard to come by for such an older model of a mercedes. I suggest seeking out and buying a 78-85 123 style car from Mercedes. (Do a google) Any old mercedes will probably need some catch repairs, don't get discouraged. Press on and spend a modest amount of money on the car. These old Mercedes cars could easily last 500,000 miles with the proper maintence. And think about seeking out a similar car for spare parts! Buy a mercedes shop book and study it well (to match the car you end up buying). Do as much of the repairs yourself as possible. Feel free to contact me anytime. I own an 82 300TD (wagon) 5 cylinder turbo diesel. It has a great sunroof (yes- it leaks) and drives like a dream. I just took a trip from Columbus GA to Pittsboro NC with it! Ohh, I get about 28 miles to a gallon also. Regards, Michael - Original Message - From: Ken Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, May 2, 2005 5:09 pm Subject: [Biofuel] Mid '60s Mercedes 200D - Suitable Biodiesel-mobile? I have stumbled across the above for a good price and I would like to know if this vehicle will run biodiesel suitably. Can anyone provide some insight? Thanks a bunch, Ken ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] German car makers blamed for fine particulate pollution
http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/BIOFUEL/46439/ 80% of brand new Mercedes sold in Germany with particle DieselNet UPDATE April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ German car makers blamed for fine particulate pollution Munich, Stuttgart, and possibly other German cities do not meet EU ambient air quality standards for fine particulates that became effective from January 2005. As diesel cars are commonly perceived to be an important source of fine particulate emissions, German car makers are being blamed for the air quality problems. The auto industry might have underestimated public sentiments regarding this sensitive ecological topic, and has been too slow in implementing particulate filters, according to some opinions voiced in the current discussion in Germany. Faced with the new air quality issues, the German government may speed diesel particulate filter adoption through legislation, reports Reuters. A draft law is expected before the Summer. In February, German car makers made a voluntary commitment to install particulate filters on all new diesel cars by 2008. A tax credit scheme was negotiated with the German government, where new cars of low PM emissions (0.005 g/km) would receive a road tax break of 350 (DieselNet UPDATE - February 2005). However, this plan has not yet been implemented, as some states who are responsible for road taxes in Germany disapprove the federal scheme. Introduction of filters has been also slowed down by insufficient production capacity and supply shortages of silicon carbide filter substrates. Diesels account for nearly 50% of the new car market in Germany. http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?storyID=8040700 http://www.dbresearch.de/servlet/reweb2.ReWEB?rwkey=u231858rwobj=ReD isplay.Start.classdocument=PROD00020732rdLeftMargin=10chapn o=1400 ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Light-duty diesels in the USA
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ Light-duty diesels in the USA Raising fuel prices make diesel vehicles increasingly more attractive for US customers. According to figures by Polk Automotive published by the Diesel Technology Forum, nearly 60% of consumers chose the diesel option in 2004 in the medium-duty truck market, which includes the Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram, Ford F-Series and GMC Sierra trucks. The overall market share of light- and medium-duty diesels in the US grew from 2.25% in 2000 to 3.37% in 2004. This trend has been accompanied by increasing availability of diesel fuel, currently at 42% of fueling service stations in the USA, up from 30% in 2000. http://dieselforum.org/news/mar_30_2005.html http://dieselforum.org/whitepaper/downloads/PolkData.pdf Availability of diesel fuel: http://dieselforum.org/whitepaper/downloads/March2005.pdf ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Canada reaches GHG emission agreement with automakers
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ Canada reaches GHG emission agreement with automakers A voluntary agreement on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions was signed between the Canadian government and the automobile industry. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), automobile manufacturers agreed to reduce total GHG emissions from new light-duty vehicles in Canada by 5.3 megatons by 2010, relative to a business-as-usual reference case projection of vehicle emissions in 2010. The MOU was signed by the Ministry of Natural Resources Canada, the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada. The GHG emission impact of the agreement relative to today's emission levels was not communicated by the government, with contradictory figures being quoted in the media. According to the MOU, the projected 2010 GHG emissions under the business-as-usual reference case are 90.51 Mt (CO2 equivalent). Thus, the reduction relative to the 2010 reference case is only 5.8%. Relative to today's emission levels, the MOU allows for an increase of the total GHG emissions, rather than reduction (due to the increased vehicle population). According to calculations by Canadian environmental groups--David Suzuki and Pembina Institute--the agreement allows emissions in 2010 to rise by 18% relative to 1990. According to earlier reports by the Canadian media, a GHG emission reduction target of 25% (on an average vehicle basis) was discussed at the negotiation stage. But the automakers apparently feared that making a percentage commitment could undermine their lawsuit in the USA, which was launched to block the California's GHG emission standards. Light-duty vehicles were responsible for 10% of Canada's GHG emissions in 2002. Under the Kyoto Protocol, Canada should reduce its emissions to 6% below the 1990 level during 2008-12. The Canadian automotive industry, most of which is located in Ontario, employs directly about 60,000 people and accounts for 12% of Canada's manufacturing gross domestic product. Memorandum of Understanding: http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/media/mous/2005/MOU20040405_e.pdf Natural Resources Canada press release: http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/media/newsreleases/2005/200522_e.htm http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/media/newsreleases/2005/200522a_e.htm David Suzuki press release: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Campaigns_and_Programs/Climate_Change/News _Releases/newsclimatechange04050502.asp ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Santiago launching diesel retrofit program
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ Santiago launching diesel retrofit program The city of Santiago, Chile, is launching a diesel retrofit program targeting diesel powered buses in the Transsantiago transit system. It is expected that as many as 2000 vehicles will be retrofitted with diesel particulate filters by the end of May 2006. The program is conducted with the help of Swiss expertise, with Andreas Mayer, TTM, acting as the advisor to the Chilean MTT/3CV agency which is responsible for the project. A pilot retrofit program was carried out from July to November 2004. All filter systems evaluated during the pilot phase showed over 99% reduction of the solid fraction of diesel particulates, as determined using the Swiss VERT measurement methods. Suppliers of retrofit filter systems for the Santiago program must meet the following requirements: - filter systems must be verified either by VERT or California ARB; - retrofit companies must have extended experience with bus retrofit; - retrofit companies must establish a local company for technical support. Approved suppliers of filter systems include HJS (TAL S.A), HUSS (EMASA), and Engelhard (Hochschild). To facilitate catalyst-based filter technologies, CIUDAD plus Diesel of ultra low sulfur content (max 50 ppm sulfur specification, with real life concentration of about 20 ppm) has been made available in the Santiago area by the government-owned oil company ENAP. Contact: Aliosha Reinoso, 3CV, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Presentations from a December meeting in Santiago after the conclusion of the pilot program: http://www2.mtt.cl/cms/jsp/minisitio.jsp?secc=21zona=41 ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] New York City proposing new emission rules for city vehicles
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ New York City proposing new emission rules for city vehicles The New York City Council's Committee on Environmental Protection adopted a set of initiatives implementing stricter emission and fuel economy requirements for new vehicles purchased by the city. The rules must be still signed into law by the NYC Mayor. Under the proposed rules, vehicles purchased by the city must attain the lowest emission ranking in their respective category. At least 20% of city buses purchased annually must be alternative fuel buses or hybrids. Heavy-duty diesels must meet the 2007 EPA PM standard (new engine certification or retrofit) on a phase-in schedule from 7% in 2007 to 100% by 2012. Ultra low-sulfur diesel must be used in every diesel vehicle owned or operated by a City agency and in New York school buses. The rules also mandate minimum increase in the average fuel economy of purchased vehicles, starting with a 5% increase in fiscal 2006 and rising to a 20% increase by 2015. http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/04/nyc_legislation.html ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] SAE 2005 World Congress
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ SAE 2005 World Congress The SAE 2005 World Congress was held this year on April 11-14 in Detroit. Papers on diesel emission control, grouped into several topical sessions, covered the newest developments in such technologies as diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC), diesel particulate filters (DPF), NOx adsorbers and lean NOx catalysts, urea-SCR, as well as in emission control modeling. Several papers on DOC technology discussed the new platinum- palladium diesel oxidation catalyst formulations. The use of palladium in diesel oxidation catalysts has been made possible with the introduction of ultra low sulfur fuels, as palladium is much more sensitive to sulfur poisoning than platinum. The new catalysts can be formulated as a mixture of Pd on Zr-Ce material with Pt/Al2O3 (paper number 2005-01-0476 by S. Verdier). It was shown that while the addition of Pd to the Pt-based diesel catalyst can lower the activity of the fresh catalyst, it results in improved thermal durability and improved performance in aged catalysts (2005-01-1759, T. Nakane). Another DOC durability aspect--phosphorus poisoning--was subject of an interesting study by researchers from the Oak Ridge laboratory (2005-01-1758, B. Bunting). New and improved DPF materials have been reported by filter manufacturers. Corning presented its new aluminum titanate-based wall-flow filter substrate (2005-01-0583, C. Warren). The filter is designed for light-duty applications in Europe. Ibiden talked about its new alumina-doped SiC formulation, still under development, of improved oxidation resistance (2005-01-0579). The material may allow for soot mass loads as high as 14 g/l. A number of papers discussed catalyzed particulate filters--a common component in OEM filter systems for both light-and heavy-duty applications. It was confirmed that decreased NOx levels, such as those occurring in newer engines, make it more challenging to oxidize the collected soot (2005-01-0663, N. Soeger). Improved DPF catalyst coating techniques for EU cars were reported, which may allow to integrate the functions of a separate DOC and DPF into the particulate filter catalyst, thus resulting in a simpler, one component filter system (2005-01-1756, M. Pfeifer). Component manufacturers presented their work on systems for exhaust injection of diesel fuel to assist in DPF regeneration (2005-01-0671). New developments in retrofit DPF systems included an active filter for TRU engines (2005-01-0662, A. Mayer) and a fuel additive dosing system for additive-regenerated filters for heavy-duty engines (2005-01-0669, P. Richards). There is ongoing development in lean NOx catalysts, with focus on the Ag/Al2O3 formulation (2005-01-1082, J. Thomas). High NOx reduction rates are possible, but specialized reductants, such as alcohols, are needed. The lean NOx catalyst performance is also improved by the presence of hydrogen. Studies on NOx adsorber catalysts (NAC) ranged from basic work on Pt- Ba interactions (2005-01-1085) through NAC control strategies (2005- 01-1090, D. Sunohara) to engine bench evaluations (2005-01-1084, P. Blakeman). The latter study, as well as a number of other papers, emphasized the need for improvement in NAC desulfation strategies. An update was presented on the US DOE sponsored development of a Tier 2 Bin 5 compliant diesel car, with the development work conducted by the FEV (2005-01-1755, M. Tatur). The vehicle--a EU 3 car with a 1.9 l prototype diesel engine fitted with an NAC/DPF system--is perhaps the most advanced prototype targeting the US EPA Tier 2 standards. After aging equivalent to 50,000 miles, the vehicle could meet the Tier 2 Bin 5 NOx, PM, and CO limits, but failed NMHC emissions. Another concept to meet the Tier 2 standards in light-duty vehicles was presented by the SwRI, which involved advanced combustion strategies including low temperature combustion (LTC) and premixed controlled compression ignition (PCCI) (2005-01- 1091, G. Neely). In the urea-SCR session, a report was presented on the commercial SCR system for heavy-duty trucks launched last year in Japan by Nissan Diesel (2005-01-1860, K. Hirata). The system utilized a zeolite SCR catalyst (health concerns exist in Japan against vanadium catalysts) with an upstream NO2 generating catalyst and a downstream NH3 oxidation catalyst. The engine was also equipped with EGR to control NOx at low temperatures. Fuel economy advantage of 4% was measured relative to an equivalent truck fitted with an EGR/DPF system. The paper describes the SCR system and its components, emission performance, as well as the OBD strategy. Other SCR papers included a summary of the SCR demonstration program carried by Mack in the USA (2005-01-1861, M. Block); development of a new, promising titania/precious metal-based SCR catalyst formulation by Japan's Babcock Hitachi (2005-01-1859); and a description of the
[Biofuel] AVL International Commercial Powertrain Conference 2005
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ AVL International Commercial Powertrain Conference 2005 The 3rd AVL ICPC conference, held on April 20-21 in Graz, Austria, provided a forum for the exchange of technical information for highway and nonroad commercial vehicle manufacturers faced with the requirements of future emission regulations and other demands of the marketplace. The conference was attended by about 200 delegates. Several engine papers were presented, highlighting the directions in the development of future heavy-duty diesel engines in Europe. In highway engines, several manufacturers speaking at the conference were hesitant in embracing the urea-SCR technology. Scania Euro IV engine program, for instance, relies primarily on the EGR + high pressure injection approach (paper 1.2 by U. Johansson). SCR will be used only in larger Euro IV engines, where exhaust temperatures are high, causing heat rejection problems with cooled EGR, as well as on first Euro V engines. Similarly, MAN Euro IV engines utilize cooled EGR technology, with SCR expected at the Euro V stage (3.2, O. Schnitzer). For PM control, MAN Euro IV engines utilize the PM-Kat system, which is based on the 'PM Filter Catalyst' substrate (also referred to as the 'partial filter') by Emitec, which can provide PM emission reduction on the order of 50%. JCB, who recently joined the ranks of diesel engine manufacturers, presented the development process of its JCB444 nonroad diesel engine (3.6, A. Tolley). Emission challenges in nonroad engines and technology synergies between highway and nonroad engines in view of the coming Stage III/IV emission standards were discussed by AVL (2.1, R. Dreisbach). Interestingly, certain lower horsepower nonroad engines were expected to be replaced by gasoline engines due to the anticipated high cost of DPF-based emission systems. An interesting paper was presented by Hino, describing the active DPF system commercially launched on a heavy-duty truck in Japan (3.5, J. Minamikawa). The catalyzed filter, installed on a 12 liter 6-cylinder common-rail engine, is regenerated by post injection of fuel in the engine cylinder. This approach is similar to the DPF regeneration strategies on passenger cars, but different from the strategies being developed for US 2007 heavy-duty engines, which rely on injection of fuel into the exhaust system. The Hino DPF utilizes a ceramic wall-flow substrate of increased porosity newly developed by Hitachi Metal. The paper includes in-depth technical details on the filter system. Example presentations by component manufacturers included the overview of common rail injection systems for medium-duty engines by Delphi (2.2, D. Shoeppe), and the 'Denoxtronic' urea-SCR system by Bosch (4.5, H. Weissbeck). A number of other papers were presented on such topics as transmissions, noise control, reliability, and production engineering. Conference program: http://biz.avl.com/wo/webobsession.servlet.go/encoded/YXBwPWtiYXNlJnB hZ2U9Y29udGVudC1tYW5hZ2VtZW50L3ZpZXcmaWQ9NDAwMDQwMzc4.html ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Retrofit particulate filters for Mercedes passenger cars
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ Retrofit particulate filters for Mercedes passenger cars DaimlerChrysler announced a retrofit diesel particulate filter (DPF) kit for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, which will be launched in the Fall 2005. The filter will initially be available for the Mercedes- Benz C- and E-Class models. No technical details were given, but it can be expected that the retrofit DPF will be based on the OEM version of the filter. The Mercedes DPF system utilizes an oxidation catalyst and a catalyzed SiC substrate packaged into one housing, which is installed in the close- coupled position in the engine compartment. The filter is regenerated by adjusting various engine control functions--such as fuel injection, intake-air throttle, exhaust gas recirculation and boost-pressure control--to increase exhaust gas temperature. The filter was introduced in October 2003. From Summer 2005, it will be offered as standard on the entire range of Mercedes diesel passenger cars, from the A-Class to the S-Class, in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland. http://wwwsg.daimlerchrysler.com/SD7DEV/GMS/TEMPLATES/GMS_PRESS_RELEA SE/0,2941,0-1-66249-1-1-text-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0,00.html ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Engelhard introducing palladium-containing diesel catalysts
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ Engelhard introducing palladium-containing diesel catalysts Engelhard Corporation is launching a new, platinum/palladium diesel oxidation catalyst technology. The new catalyst--which Engelhard said has been under development for the past several years--will go into serial production starting next month on new Euro 4 model platforms from two unnamed European carmakers. In each of these vehicles, the new platinum/palladium technology enables palladium to be substituted for one-third of the platinum in one of the catalysts in a three-catalyst emission control system, said Engelhard. The substitution of platinum with palladium results in precious metal cost savings for the car manufacturers and allows for improved catalyst durability. Palladium containing diesel oxidation catalyst technology was announced last year by Umicore (DieselNet UPDATE - April 2004). Until now, diesel oxidation catalysts for European cars were based exclusively on platinum. Engelhard said it continues to work on extending application of platinum/palladium technologies to other diesel emission control applications. http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050427/275281.html ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Corning introduces new particulate filter formulation
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ Corning introduces new particulate filter formulation Corning Incorporated announced that it will begin supplying a new diesel particulate filter to light-duty vehicle manufacturers later this year. The Corning DuraTrap AT filter uses a new aluminum titanate-based material and monolithic design. The filter can be used in either catalyzed or uncatalyzed applications. Limited shipments of this new filter for serial application on selected diesel passenger cars are expected to take place by the fourth quarter of 2005, said Corning. All particulate filters currently used in European diesel car applications utilize silicon carbide substrates, with major suppliers being Ibiden/Saint-Gobain and NGK. http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050427/276052.html ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Heavy-duty hybrid powertrains
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ Heavy-duty hybrid powertrains + New York City to buy hybrid diesel-electric buses, not CNG The MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) has decided to change its clean bus strategy, which will rely exclusively on hybrid diesel-electric buses. The NYCT wants to stop buying compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, according to the New York Times. MTA's clean bus program originally relied on two bus technologies: hybrids and CNG. However, CNG buses require special facilities (fueling equipment, safety regulations) which are expensive to build and maintain. They also consume more fuel. Hybrid buses, on the other hand, cost $125,000 to $200,000 more than regular diesel buses, but the added expense is expected to be paid off through savings on fuel. Emissions from CNG and hybrid diesel-electric buses are practically equivalent. The MTA started tests with a fleet of ten Orion VI hybrids in late 1998. The first order for 125 Orion VII buses was placed in 2000, and was filled during 2004. A second order for 200 more Orion hybrids has been already placed. The total of 325 hybrid buses represents 7% of the entire MTA fleet of 4,512 buses. The new proposal calls for ordering 500 more hybrid buses. The Orion buses utilize the HybriDrive series hybrid propulsion system by BAE Systems. Under the new strategy, NYCT intends to reallocate money that had been budgeted for 120 CNG buses and 55 extra-long diesel buses. The funds would instead be used for 100 hybrid buses, with an option to buy 400 more in the future, and 20 extra-long hybrids. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/28/nyregion/28bus.html + Yosemite National Park buys hybrid buses The Yosemite National Park Service received a new fleet of 18 shuttle buses with hybrid diesel electric propulsion. The parallel hybrid technology was manufactured by GM Allison Transmission. Gillig of Hayward, CA, manufactured the buses. http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104STORY=/www/stor y/04-25-2005/0003482922 + City of Ottawa to evaluate hybrid electric buses Ottawa, the Canada's capital, will receive $130,378 (CAD) federal grant to identify the diesel-electric hybrid technology that best meets the city's operational transit needs. The City's Fleet Emissions Reduction Strategy has identified 2007 as the target date to begin hybrid acquisition. The feasibility study to be undertaken by the National Research Council's (NRC) Centre for Surface Transportation Technology will examine performance achieved in Ottawa's transit system using different diesel-electric hybrid technologies from GM Allison Transmission and BAE Systems. http://www.fcm.ca/english/communications/april222005.html + FedEx to add more hybrid trucks to fleet FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has announced plans to add up to 75 hybrid diesel-electric trucks to its service fleet in the next 12 months, contingent upon pricing and availability. The announcement coincided with the unveiling of two FedEx hybrid trucks in Washington, DC, which brought the company-wide total of hybrid trucks in use to 18. The FedEx Express E700 hybrid electric vehicle decreases particulate emissions by 96% (with a particulate filter) and improves fuel economy by 57% compared to the 1999 baseline FedEx truck. Cleveland, OH-based Eaton Corporation produced the hybrid electric powertrain for the vehicle. http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/fedex-express/index.jsp?epi- content=GENERICnewsId=20050422005055ndmHsc=v2*A107296200*B111420 0655000*C4102491599000*DgroupByDate*J2*M671*N1001263newsLang=enbeanI D=891321701viewID=news_view + Montebello, CA, buying gasoline-electric buses Montebello Bus Lines in California is buying five gasoline-electric hybrid buses to replace old diesel models. The hybrids are built by NewFlyer, and use a gasoline-electric series hybrid system by ISE Thundervolt. The hybrids are part of a 76 bus joint order with Long Beach and several other California city transit agencies. The buses cost $511,000 each. http://www.sgvtribune.com/Stories/0,1413,205~12220~2790408,00.html ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] New biodiesel plants
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ New biodiesel plants The looming depletion of conventional crude oil resources and increasing fuel prices are driving investment in biodiesel production facilities in different parts of the world. + Largest US biodiesel plant to be built in North Dakota North Dakota Biodiesel Inc. plans to construct a $50 million biodiesel manufacturing plant in Minot, ND. It will be the largest biodiesel refinery in North America, producing 100,000 tons of biodiesel annually from 355,000 acres of canola (rape seed). Construction on the plant should begin in August, with the first sale of biodiesel products in December 2006. http://conrad.senate.gov/~conrad/releases/05/03/2005322908.html + Mid-America to built biodiesel plant in Missouri Mid-America Biofuels, LLC plans to construct a new 30-million gallon biodiesel production plant in Mexico, MO. The plant will use soybean oil as feedstock. Archer Daniels Midland Company, one of the world's largest processors of soybeans and other agricultural products, has entered into a letter of intent to purchase an interest in Mid-America Biofuels. http://www.admworld.com/naen/pressroom/newspopup.asp?id=209 + Greenergy, Tesco to build biodiesel plant in the UK Greenergy Fuels, Ltd. will partner with Tesco to build a 10 million pound ($18.7 million), 100,000-ton biodiesel production facility in Immingham, UK. Production would start in 2006. Rape seed will be used as the feedstock. http://www.greenergy.com/company/news_media/current_releases.html#eur opean + Brazil opens Soyminas biodiesel plant Brazil opened a new Soyminas refinery, the country's first major biodiesel manufacturing plant, located in the state of Minas Gerais. The plant will produce 10,000 tons of biodiesel per year using sunflower seeds, soybeans and castor beans feedstock. http://www.soyminas.ind.br/index2.html ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Sasol to provide technology for Nigerian GTL project
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ Sasol to provide technology for Nigerian GTL project A $1.7 billion engineering, design and procurement contract for the Escravos Gas to Liquids plant (EGTL) in Nigeria has been awarded to Team JKS--a consortium of Japan Gas Corporation, KBR and Snamprogetti. EGTL will use Sasol's Slurry Phase Distillate (SPD) Fischer-Tropsch process. Sasol, the South African-based petrochemical company, is also providing a portion of the risk-based finance for the project. The announcement was made in Nigeria by the EGTL owners, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL). The plant will be built at the CNL facility at Escravos in Nigeria's Delta province and is planned to produce 34,000 barrels per day of GTL products including GTL diesel, GTL naphtha and a small amount of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=n ews_viewnewsId=20050408005230newsLang=en ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Maruti investing in car, engine plants
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ Maruti investing in car, engine plants India's biggest car maker, Maruti Udyog, approved an investment of 32.7 billion rupees ($748 million) in a car making plant and a plant to make diesel and gasoline engines, reports Reuters. Both plants will be joint-ventures with Suzuki, and will begin production in 2006. The engine plant will have a capacity of 300,000 diesel engines and 20,000 gasoline engines. The new car plant's capacity will be 100,000 cars per year, which can be scaled up to 250,000 cars. http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?storyID=8101511 ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Navistar to buy MWM Motores of Brazil
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ Navistar to buy MWM Motores of Brazil Navistar International Corporation announced that its South American engine subsidiary, International Engines South America, will acquire MWM Motores Diesel Ltda (MWM), a major Brazilian diesel engine producer. The new company will be operated as MWM International Industria da Motores da America do Sul Ltda. MWM produces medium and high speed diesel engines ranging from 50 to 310 hp for highway, agricultural, marine and electric generator applications. Annual production exceeds 85,000 engines with 2004 revenues of approximately $370 million. Navistar entered the South American market in March 1999, when it acquired a 50% interest in Maxion. In January 2001, Navistar became the sole owner of Maxion, which was renamed to International Engines South America. http://www.just-auto.com/news_detail.asp?art=47779 ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Mitsubishi Fuso to license SCR technology from Nissan Diesel
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ Mitsubishi Fuso to license SCR technology from Nissan Diesel Nissan Diesel Motor Co. will license its FLENDS diesel emission reduction technology to Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Bus Corp., according to Kyodo News. Nissan Diesel's FLENDS (Final Low Emission New Diesel System) technology includes a urea-SCR NOx reduction catalyst combined with high pressure fuel injection for PM reduction. The system conforms to the JP 2005 new long-term emission standards. Nissan Diesel introduced the first commercial application of the system--the 25 ton Quon truck--in November 2004. Mitsubishi Fuso is owned in 85% by DaimlerChrysler, a supporter of urea-SCR technology who developed its own BlueTec urea-SCR system. Industry observers have been wondering why Mitsubishi is licensing SCR technology from Nissan Diesel. http://home.kyodo.co.jp/all/display.jsp?an=20050407093 ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Bosch opens Technology Center in China
April 2005 http://www.dieselnet.com/ Bosch opens Technology Center in China The Bosch Group has opened a new Technology Center in Suzhou, 80 km west of Shanghai. The total investment volume is about 50 million. 220 employees are working at the Center, mostly in the field of automotive electronics and brake systems. Bosch plans to invest more than 500 million in fixed assets in China over the period from 2005 to 2007. Up to this point, Bosch invested more than 550 million in China and employs locally some 10,700 people. In 2004, Bosch sales in China amounted to 1.2 billion. http://www.bosch-presse.de/TBWebDB/bosch-ptj/en-US/PressText.cfm?id=2 298 SwRI forms joint-venture in China The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) have agreed to form a joint- venture company to provide research, development and testing services for automotive products, components and systems in China. The joint venture, called Tianjin SwARC Automotive Research Laboratory Co., Ltd., will be located in Tianjin City, China. SwARC will draw on SwRI's expertise in automotive emissions research. It will utilize laboratories, equipment and buildings owned by CATARC. SwRI will own 55% of the new company. http://www.swri.org/9what/releases/2005/CATARC.htm ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Start-up questions
I'm working on a similar no-budget project at my university. I obtained the following materials at no cost. 55 gallon sealed drum - Jiffy lube for heating and mixing 30 gallon sealed HDPE drum- Jiffy lube possibly methoxide mix tank 55 gallon HDPE rain barrel- Friends of the Rappohannock (already had usable spout on it) for washing 300 gallon HDPE storage tank with spouts and pump attatchment- City of Fredericksburg For storing waste oil I approached these organizations explaining that i was gathering materials for a non-profit research project. I have credited them in my presentations as being sponsors. Hope these ideas help. *I have not yet built this processor yet. I have made a 15 gallon portable single tank processor and am modifying those plans to make a larger batch processor to fuel the diesel maintenance vehicles (tractors, trucks, backhoe,generators...)- David Hello, I'm involved with Cascade People's Center, a family support center near downtown Seattle. We are a non-profit family support center that provides free programs for children, youth, families, and individuals. One of our programs, the Advocate's Task Force, has decided to start a biodiesel project. We hope to start making and selling biodiesel as a source of sustainable income for the center, as grants and other funding sources are hard to come by. Our biggest challenge right now is finding materials for the processor. We have almost no budget to work from, so we are wondering if you have any ideas about how to get the materials for little or no cost. What has worked for you? Also, we are wondering what is needed in terms of licensing, and if a permit is needed for the transportation of waste veggi oil. I appreciate your time and look forward to your response! Stay Well, Martha Sanders Cascade People's Center 206.587.0320 www.cascadepeoplescenter.org ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Renewable Energy Documents
I stumbeled across this site today. I didn't get very deep into it but, it looks like it has some potential. Mike « DocRenewableEnergy » the most recent document references on :: renewable energy http://www.docrenewableenergy.info/en/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Renewable Energy Documents
Nice stumble Mike! Some very interesting documents in there. On 5/3/05, Michael Redler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I stumbeled across this site today. I didn't get very deep into it but, it looks like it has some potential. Mike Ç DocRenewableEnergy È the most recent document references on :: renewable energy http://www.docrenewableenergy.info/en/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net http://Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ -- God grant, that not only the love of liberty, but a thorough knowledge of the rights of man, may pervade all the nations of the earth, so that a philosopher may set his foot anywhere on its surface, and say, This is my country. Benjamin Franklin to David Hartley, 4 December 1789 (S 10:72) AntiFossil Mike K. MN, USA ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Bush on matter - a thousand points of light
You hit one of my really hot buttons. One of the most expensive schools in the nation, when breaking out the cost per pupil, has the lowest scores on any standardized test given. Standardized testing is not always a meaningful measurement of student capability, but it is often dragged out as the post upon which we can beat public education into submission. That should clarify that fact that money is not the problem, but it gets ignored as most would prefer to simply accept the easy way out. I have several relatives who teach at college level and they espouse the same unwashed garbage without using their fine minds to analyze what the problem really is. But what IS the problem? I'm certain Bob Allen would concur that many students working through college lack the ability to fully comprehend what they read, cannot write persuasively, lack logic and critical thinking skills, and further, cannot effectively use mathematics as a problem solving tool. What do you expect college professors to do when students come to them with poorly developed skills? Why is this happening? On the other hand, and I'm certain Bob Allen would agree, a percentage of students moving through colleges are very skilled, highly motivated and capable of academic success. Why the contrast? The situation in education is very complex. The argument put forth that American society places greater value on its military might than it does on education has merit. I've read somewhere that where your treasure is, there your heart is also. What most folks ignore is the simple fact that throwing more money at the school system is NOT going to begin to address the problem as long as PARENTS use the schools as parking places with baby sitters for their offspring. That is one of the reasons that most schools are unwilling or not permitted to provide any punishment to miscreants. Hence we see pre-teens in handcuffs for temper tantrums or worse. I remember school being a place where only the smart boys had a chance to succeed. The kids who didn't do well were systematically shunted off to the dumb class, given the least experienced teachers with the worst textbooks, and suspended from school for any infraction that hinted they might not become ideal citizens. Many of them simply dropped out. I remember girls having three career choices: teacher, nurse or secretary. I remember racial discrimination, and I know what it's like to be treated unfairly simply for being poor and coming from an ESL family. This was happening on a wide scale as recently as the 1960's, when I was in school. Much has changed. There are greater opportunities in education for a far wider spectrum of our society than was the case when I was growing up. Pointing the finger at test scores and complaining that society is dumbing down and that schools consist of nothing more than a baby-sitting service ignores a lot of positive change. The teachers unions are not going to say money is not the answer because it removes the reason for their fight to get more pay and reduces their political leverage. The taxing folks are not going to say that because then the people will want to lower taxes and politicians are against you having your own money and choices because then government won't be providing everything. Clearly the students are not going to say that because they don't know. Let's examine teacher pay for a moment. Here's a web site you can visit that lays out salaries for various professions: http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layouthtmls/swzl_salaryrangenarrow_20.html The median elementary teacher salary in the United States is $45,617. A high school teacher will bring home $47,565, whereas an assistant history professor at the college level makes an average of $44,387. A full tenured chemistry professor might expect $81,139, after having education piled high and deep, with the ongoing demand for peer reviewed publication. Compare this with an advertising manager--someone with a bachelor's degree who manages, develops, and implements product marketing activities to maximize sales of an assigned product line--and you will find their median salary at $83,096. So then, the people who are responsible for developing independent thinking skills are paid considerably less than is the case for people who are responsible for developing dissatisfaction among consumers. The average mortgage credit manager makes $95,477 for managing the mortgage credit underwriting function for a bank, and I dare say that such a profession is LESS demanding than planning an effective education program for children. Yet you argue that money doesn't enter the equation. I don't understand how you can write this. Unfortunately for many, the intelligentsia has sold the idea of more money to the schools rather than parental involvement and interest. I'm not confident that this idea has been sold
