RE: [biofuel] Re: Pump Washing of biodiesel

2004-09-03 Thread ardis streeter
--- dermot [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks everybody for the replies. I mixed the methoxide with the wvo by gradually letting the pump suck it from a carboy as the wvo was being pumped through the processor. I'm fairly happy that there was good mixing because of the tests I did after I

Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-09-03 Thread Greg Harbican
Thought about that one.The best one I have heard so far, is to get the proper connectors, and hook the 100 lb bottle to the propane grill that came with the house ( I could be grilling for a year with what's left in the 2 100 lb, bottles ) or rent an industrial propane heater and just burn

[biofuel] Diesel and biodeisel

2004-09-03 Thread J Young
I'm looking to purchase a new(or newer Jeep) in the near future. I've seen that Jeep is now coming out with a new diesel version of the Liberty. My co-worker said that diesel car produce more pollution then regular gasoline vechiles. I thought it was opposite, which is true? Also, I live in an

[biofuel] Re: pump size

2004-09-03 Thread bioveging
The one many people here use, and is also the one I use, is found at Northern Tools: www.northerntool.com Item# 109955 It is 110V and 1/2HP. This is my primary reactor pump. I am going to try out a Pony Pump from the same place, Item# 109730, that I just got tonight as a wash pump and filter

[biofuel] Source for rapeseed SVO

2004-09-03 Thread middlepoint
Does anyone have a good source for rapeseed oil preferably in the Northwest. Thanks Scott Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free!

[biofuel] Question - efficiency of sunlight conversion

2004-09-03 Thread Donald Allwright
I have a question that some of you might be able to shed some light on. As well as having an interest in biofuels, I also have an interest in Third World development issues and other technologies, including Solar energy collection and storage. So when trying to find an 'energy solution' for a

[biofuel] Re: Diesel and biodeisel

2004-09-03 Thread bioveging
I believe you will find even though diesel may smoke somewhat more than petrol that the actual emmissions are less toxic with standard diesel than there are with petrol. That said, yes there is a source near you where biodiesel can easily be found, it is in your garage :) Learn to make your

RE: [biofuel] Biodiesel in Thailand.- Biodiesel is irrelevant without an abundant feedstock.

2004-09-03 Thread kok fong lau
Hi Peggy, Do you have any reference or web links to the process? It would be another interesting area to look at. Hi Peter, Just got back. I think that Cambodia is a really good target. Since as you said there's no oil refinery there. My initial gut feeling was that BD can be developed in

[biofuel] OT Estate planning

2004-09-03 Thread Kim Garth Travis
Greetings, Garth and I are trying to figure out what to do with our American estate if something should happen to us. Our family is taken care of with our Canadian assets, so we have some finances that would be looking for a good home. We have decided where some of it should go, but we are

Re: [biofuel] pump size

2004-09-03 Thread Appal Energy
Pierre, Use what you tools you have and adjust your reaction time accordingly. If the manufacturer's specs are available to you, check the rated gph of the pump at 3' of head pressure. Then multiply that volume by ~60% due to reductions caused by pumping a fluid far more viscous than water,

Re: [biofuel] Re: pump size

2004-09-03 Thread Appal Energy
L, The only problem you will have to be aware of is if you use NaOH as a catalyst as it may want to harden as it cools and this can be a problem in pumps and the lines. I have done away with the potential of this happening, after reading comments from Todd and G-Mark about isolating the

Re: [biofuel] Question - efficiency of sunlight conversion

2004-09-03 Thread Hakan Falk
Donald, One very important part for biofuels that you forgot, is the positive effect on job creation and the village economy. It is possible reselling and creation of income for the village. Maybe the following can give you more ideas. http://www.undp.org/seed/energy/contents.html Biofuel

RE: [biofuel] Biodiesel in Thailand.- Biodiesel is irrelevant without an abundant feedstock.

2004-09-03 Thread Peggy
Hello Peter, The study was done in Hawaii and I will have to search in my notes to send the reference paper location. I looked in my technical references and the complete reference was not there. (It was inserted later by one of my colleagues). It's somewhere, but will take a little time to

[biofuel] Re: Pump Washing of biodiesel

2004-09-03 Thread j_kimrey
I've been wondering... has anyone tried an old box fan motor with a paint stirrer on the end instead of a drill? I thought the torque handling capabilities of the drill might be overkill, and something with lower torque strength might get the job done. -= Jay =- --- In

Re: [biofuel] Question - efficiency of sunlight conversion

2004-09-03 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Hakan, Donald Donald, One very important part for biofuels that you forgot, is the positive effect on job creation and the village economy. It is possible reselling and creation of income for the village. Maybe the following can give you more ideas.

Re: [biofuel] Diesel and biodeisel

2004-09-03 Thread kline
I'm looking to purchase a new(or newer Jeep) in the near future. I've seen that Jeep is now coming out with a new diesel version of the Liberty. My co-worker said that diesel car produce more pollution then regular gasoline vechiles. I thought it was opposite, which is true? Also, I live in

[biofuel] Environmentalists Against War

2004-09-03 Thread Ross Cannon
Environmentalists Against War http://www.envirosagainstwar.org/index.php The difficult situation that the US is in can not be solved by waging more wars. The violence done in our name generates more violence and hatred against us. The solution arises from changing our attitudes about other

Re: [biofuel] Question - efficiency of sunlight conversion

2004-09-03 Thread Darryl McMahon
Donald (and all), I certainly don't have all the answers (maybe none), but it is a complex topic, and I can certainly muddy the waters a bit more. Comments inserted below. Donald Allwright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a question that some of you might be able to shed some light on.

RE: [biofuel] Biodiesel in Thailand.- Biodiesel is irrelevant without an abundant feedstock.

2004-09-03 Thread Keith Addison
See: Ethanol from cellulose http://journeytoforever.org/ethanol_link.html#cellulose It's the sixth one in the list. Keith Hello Peter, The study was done in Hawaii and I will have to search in my notes to send the reference paper location. I looked in my technical references and the complete