Re: [biofuel] EPA to Finalize Diesel Pollution Rules Tuesday

2004-05-18 Thread balaji
Hello Keith, Thanks a lot for the leads to the RxP additive, which seems to operate by enhancing combustion by infra red absorption from the burning fuel in the engine while simultaneously providing an envelope of moisture over the flame thus reducing NOx formation. The claimed benefits include

[biofuel] Introduction

2004-05-18 Thread Pool, Ryan
Hello everyone. I'm new to exploring biofuels so I'm sure I'll be asking a lot of questions and reading a lot of information posted on here. I thought I'd say hello and try to find out if there's anyone near me that makes biodiesel. I live in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. I've read a lot of

RE: [biofuel] Bio-D as a chainsaw barchain lube?

2004-05-18 Thread kline
Any thoughts on alternative fuels for chainsaws? George George Page www.seabreezefarm.net Vashon Island, WA USA -Original Message- From: Keith Addison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 12:57 PM To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [biofuel]

RE: [biofuel] RE: Vacuum Pump for Condenser

2004-05-18 Thread Christopher Tan
Thanks, Martin. My thoughts also. Regards, chris -Original Message- From: Martin Klingensmith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 12:07 AM To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [biofuel] RE: Vacuum Pump for Condenser Tan wrote: Fred, Actually, I have been

Re: [biofuel] Any Northern, CA. sellers of conical chemical tanks?

2004-05-18 Thread Appal Energy
Check the Thomas Registry. Snyder Tanks has facilities across the nation. Most tank manufacturers produce specific models at specific plants. You might get lucky and a plant/manufacturer nearby produces exactly what you want. If not, you'll have to get used to including freight in your budget.

[biofuel] Anyone on this group live in Oklahoma?

2004-05-18 Thread erichalltoo
USA: May 18, 2004 OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma police are looking for grease bandits who made off with 5,000 pounds of used cooking oil and grease from three restaurants. Police in Edmond, north of Oklahoma City, said the grease bandits have hit an area of Mexican, Chinese and steak

Re: [biofuel] food production

2004-05-18 Thread milliontc
Does anyone have an idea of the percentage of world wide food production that is dependent on oil and gas? James Hello Keith Difficult question to answer. Even getting a good handle on world wide food production itself isn't that easy. There are figures of course, but often they turn out

[biofuel] Re: college student lookin for help

2004-05-18 Thread Brian
Beth, I'm just a few miles away from you in Anderson, IN. Unfortunately, though, I'm a newbie to this whole process as well. Not sure how much help I can be, but I may be able to answer some questions. Brian --- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, Beth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is anyone in this

[biofuel] Article on bio insulating and lubricating oils from American Chemical Society

2004-05-18 Thread DokDream
Vegetable Oil: From Kitchens to Power Lines Jim_Kling PhotoDisc Petroleum-based (mineral) oils are unglamorous, yet vital mainstays of industry. They are used as lubricants and coolants, among other applications. But they are nonrenewable, hazardous, and expensive to clean

Re: [biofuel] Syngas to methanol

2004-05-18 Thread Martin Klingensmith
Walt Patrick wrote: Currently we're undertaking to install a 100' tower and wind generator in order to produce quantities of H2 and O2. We're planning on using O2 (instead of air) to drive the thermodynamics of the conversion, and will use the H2 to adjust the ratio of CO to H2

Re: [biofuel] Thanks!

2004-05-18 Thread Martin Klingensmith
Keith Addison wrote: ... one and all. Biodiesel schmiodiesel, but I really enjoy this list sometimes. Lots of hassle and we don't really have the time it takes to maintain it, but it's worth it. Thanks to all, posters, lurkers, offlisters, everyone. Most sincerely Keith Addison

Re: [biofuel] Re: Proper Safe mixer for mixing biodiesel?

2004-05-18 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Art Having designed pumps for a wide variety of end uses, You're a pump guru! Among other things. That's good to know. I can tell you that the issue is chemical compatiblity of the pump shaft seal with what is being pumped and, ultimately, product liability. The pump manufacturer does

Art Krenzel: Re: [biofuel] Re: Proper Safe mixer for mixing biodiesel?

2004-05-18 Thread Keith Addison
--- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, Art Krenzel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Having designed pumps for a wide variety of end uses, I can tell you that the issue is chemical compatiblity of the pump shaft seal with what is being pumped and, ultimately, product liability. The pump manufacturer does not

Beth: college student lookin for help

2004-05-18 Thread Keith Addison
--- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, Beth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is anyone in this group in Indiana, USA? im starting to make my own fuel, but im having trouble and was wondering if anyone was close enough to talk to and show me how they do this? im a student @ Purdue and have a few ideas i'd like

Sid4Salmon: Re: [biofuel] college student lookin for help

2004-05-18 Thread Keith Addison
--- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Fellows and Friends: For Students looking for help or others, please read below. Best regards, Sid. Clouston Senate Passes Tax Provisions of Energy Bill The Senate has overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 1637, Jumpstart Our Business

Sistemas Profesionales: anyone in Jalisco Mexico?

2004-05-18 Thread Keith Addison
--- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, Sistemas Profesionales [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like personal advice from people in Jalisco, Mexico. I will apreciate any information Thanks a lot and good luck Jorge Calder—n From: Beth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com To:

[biofuel] Hybrid Mileage Comes Up Short

2004-05-18 Thread Ken Richardson
My 2002 VW Golf TDI (stock) is getting 50 MPG on the back roads on mostly old country roads in Hills and Valleys in S.E. Ohio. I love it Ken [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~-- Yahoo! Domains -

Re: [biofuel] Syngas to methanol

2004-05-18 Thread Walt Patrick
At 11:10 AM 5/18/04 -0400, Martin wrote: Walt, are there any legal problems in doing this since it is going to be patented? I think it's great though, please keep us updated on how it goes. The research was done using a Department of Energy grant, so my understanding is that there's

Re: [biofuel] Anyone know of a good list for saving energy in the home?

2004-05-18 Thread murdoch
Thanks, these look like good ideas, and I do think that, with concommittant behaviour modification, the sort of thing that might save me a little on cooling costs. I think that a lot of conservation efforts require a little effort to learn something a new way, and in some (not all) cases they

Re: [biofuel] Anyone on this group live in Oklahoma? what sh*t

2004-05-18 Thread billy truman
resturants don't sell the used oil, the pay to have it taken away. So ? --- erichalltoo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: USA: May 18, 2004 OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma police are looking for grease bandits who made off with 5,000 pounds of used cooking oil and grease from three restaurants.

Re: [biofuel] EPA to Finalize Diesel Pollution Rules Tuesday

2004-05-18 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Balaji Hello Keith, Thanks a lot for the leads to the RxP additive, which seems to operate by enhancing combustion by infra red absorption from the burning fuel in the engine while simultaneously providing an envelope of moisture over the flame thus reducing NOx formation. The claimed

Re: [biofuel] Syngas to methanol

2004-05-18 Thread Keith Addison
At 06:46 PM 5/15/04 -0600, Greg wrote: Is that number correct? I get No patents have matched your query for 20030158270. Sorry that I wasn't more clear. That's the patent application number; you have to search under Published Applications, not Issued Patents. Walt You can find it here,

[biofuel] Re: college student lookin for help

2004-05-18 Thread Keith Addison
--- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, Beth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is anyone in this group in Indiana, USA? im starting to make my own fuel, but im having trouble and was wondering if anyone was close enough to talk to and show me how they do this? im a student @ Purdue and have a few ideas i'd like

Re: [biofuel] Thanks!

2004-05-18 Thread Keith Addison
Keith Addison wrote: ... one and all. Biodiesel schmiodiesel, but I really enjoy this list sometimes. Lots of hassle and we don't really have the time it takes to maintain it, but it's worth it. Thanks to all, posters, lurkers, offlisters, everyone. Most sincerely Keith Addison

[biofuel] straight out of McDonald's kitchen?

2004-05-18 Thread ask
I will be making my own biodiesel but am wondering if, when out on the road need fuel (I am unable to make it 'on the go'), can I run straight used veggie oil (filtering out the big chunks) or at least mix it with diesel oil with no ill effects to the engine? Thank you for your help. Jerry

[biofuel] Nation's Gas Prices High, But Adjusted Prices Not Highest Ever

2004-05-18 Thread Martin Klingensmith
http://www.aiada.org/article.asp?id=12220 May 7--Prices for gasoline at the pump are higher than ever seen, say many in North Dakota. But real gas prices have been quite a bit higher before. The Associated Press reported that Pat Gilhooly in Bismarck clenched his teeth and shook his head as

Re: [biofuel] Hybrid Mileage Comes Up Short

2004-05-18 Thread Busyditch
Ha! I was stopped at a traffic light nearby yesterday and a guy in a Ford Exploder came alongside and beeped his horn. I rolled down my window and he asked me what kind of mileage I got. I said 53 highway on long trips, @ 70MPH. He said wanna trade? I said NO WAY! I told him the VW TDi is the

[biofuel] USDA: Cattle Brains May Be Turned Into Biofuels

2004-05-18 Thread murdoch
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=storycid=585e=3u=/nm/20040517/sc_nm/madcow_waste_dc USDA: Cattle Brains May Be Turned Into Biofuels Mon May 17, 5:36 PM ET Add Science - Reuters to My Yahoo! By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cattle brains and other remains that may carry the

Re: [biofuel] USDA: Cattle Brains May Be Turned Into Biofuels

2004-05-18 Thread Fred Finch
Too bad the same can't be done to politician's brains. Even run through a methane digester would produce less gas than when in office. fred At 03:26 PM 5/18/2004 -0700, you wrote: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=storycid=585e=3u=/nm/20040517/sc_nm/madcow_waste_dc USDA: Cattle Brains