Re: [Biofuel] The Balfour Decision Reconsidered

2004-12-02 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 11/24/04 2:18:49 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.counterpunch.org/miller11062004.html J.A. Miller: The Cults of the Jealous God Weekend Edition November 6 / 7, 2004 The Balfour Decision Reconsidered The Cults of the Jealous God By J.A. MILLER

Re: [biofuel] Re: Environment

2004-09-02 Thread DokDream
Dave Hanna - I think you miss the point. Oxidation of any carbon-compound releases carbon dioxide. It includes combustion of fuels, weathering of wood -- even exchange of gases from human metabolism. I'm not one to tell you to stop breathing to reduce the carbon dioxide build up in the

[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

[biofuel] Basic chemistry

2004-05-04 Thread DokDream
Ben, the archives on this biofuels web site (biofuel@yahoogroups.com) contain lots of information on processing vegetable oil into fuel. I suggest you search them first. If you have specific questions, I'll do what I can to reply. -- Jay Stern [Non-text portions of this message have

[biofuel] Met Josh Tickell on Sunday

2004-04-28 Thread DokDream
Josh was in Hollywood showing off his Diesel-powered sports car. We spoke briefly about biodiesel and other types of biofuels. He is a very pleasant, dedicated young man. I like Josh and offered to help him with some of the analytical chemistry he needs to show. This is the same offer I've

Re: [biofuel] Cellulose-Alcohol story.

2004-04-28 Thread DokDream
I don't see how ethanol production from corn is energetically favorable. A mass and energy balance invariably is deficient. It is only by government subsidies that the concept remains alive. I am not swayed by creative balance sheets that include credits for cattle feed, etc. We all had

Re: [biofuel] (fwd) What's in a Gallon of Gas?

2004-03-22 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 3/22/04 5:42:09 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes, we've seen this person's research before, but it bears repeating for those who might not have seen it. Discover Data: What's in a Gallon of Gas? By Susan Kruglinski DISCOVER Vol. 25 No. 04 |

Re: [biofuel] Tanker Carrying 3.5 Million Gallons of Ethanol Sinks

2004-03-01 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 2/29/04 11:03:08 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If it were 3.5 million gallons of Petroleum, this would be a somewhat different story I guess, for fishermen and tourism businesses and others. At least the fish were happy. I wonder if some agency,

Re: [biofuel] Bhopal

2004-02-24 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 2/23/04 1:24:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 2/23/2004 7:30:44 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: such as Union Carbide's metamorphosis into Dow Chemicals after its corporate terrorism in Bhopal (1984). As I

Re: [biofuel] Lead and asbestos

2004-02-23 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 2/22/04 1:42:43 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Try Libby Montana http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/asbestos/asbestos_study.html A mortality review http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/asbestos/mortality_in_libby.html, which compared death rates for residents of the

Re: [biofuel] Lead and asbestos

2004-02-23 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 2/22/04 7:29:23 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jay, It appears to me that your report is somwhat out of date. I refur to the following:- snip Its carcinogenic nature, an overall lack of knowledge of minimum safe exposure levels, its

Re: [biofuel] Lead and asbestos

2004-02-22 Thread DokDream
Hakan wrote: Jay, The rest of the world does not use asbestos products, they have for a long time been prohibited in EU countries. They are also very many restrictions to minimize exposures to lead. It is many developing countries that do not have protection, because of corruption, lack of

Re: [biofuel] Mettler Gram-Matic Balance Questions

2004-01-30 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 1/29/04 12:25:29 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thank you, Jay, for the details. I'm going to attempt this operation next weekend, as this weekend is my beloved nephew's 10th birthday and there will be many celebrations. I hope you'll field questions

Re: [biofuel] Anti-migrants plan coup at Sierra Club

2004-01-30 Thread DokDream
Keith, I know both Ben Zuckerman and Paul Watson. If they achieve control of the Sierra Club, then I don't believe it will continue to exist as a conservation organization. I've had my differences with the organization. (It culminated in my formally resigning when they supported the Panama

Re: [biofuel] Mettler Gram-Matic Balance Questions

2004-01-26 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 1/26/04 11:41:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A local university tagged it for disposal, not because it didn't work but because it was old (according to my friend who scavenged it for me *before* it was hurled into a dumpster). You're right, Barry,

Re: [biofuel] rant F-ing Bosch!

2004-01-20 Thread DokDream
Good rant. You don't say if you investigated on-line sources for information. If not, look at this link. -- Jay Click here: Robert Bosch type VE Diesel injection pump [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Biofuel at Journey to Forever:

Re: [biofuel] Used motor oil

2004-01-05 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 1/4/04 7:31:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Great!!! how about B100 mixed with filtered waste engine oil (very few shop here in Manila recycle waste engine oil sometimes it end in storm drain, waste water or dump site) one gallon to tank full (50

Re: [biofuel] Bio-derived Packaging?

2004-01-05 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 1/4/04 4:22:28 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone have any views or information they want to share on bio packaging? The term in use seems to be biodegradable packaging. Is it helpful in funneling one's household products into biofuel

Re: [biofuel] biodiesel from scum

2003-09-01 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 8/31/03 11:02:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: does anyone know of any research done on making biodiesel from sewage treatment plant scum ( a.k.a. waste grease ). I work at a treatment plant and we are looking at a more eco-friendly way of

Re: [biofuel] Did methane explosions wipe out dinosaurs?

2003-09-01 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 9/1/03 8:45:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Explosions of methane gas erupting from beneath the ocean floor with a force 10,000 times more powerful than the world's stockpile of nuclear weapons could explain the mass extinction of more than 70

Re: [biofuel] Re: Testing of biodiesel

2003-08-28 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 8/28/03 11:13:51 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello Kieth and Jay et al. First an introduction: I am an organic chemist with a long time interest in environmental issues, particularly resource conservation. In the past I have organized and

Re: [biofuel] Testing of biodiesel

2003-08-27 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 8/26/03 2:39:24 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bob Allen wrote: Just curious, what will you be measuring by IR spectroscopy? I ran virgin vegetable oil, pure FAME, and used vegetable oil and they are essentially indistinguishable. A chemist, who

Re: [biofuel] Iodine

2003-08-27 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 8/26/03 11:54:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 8/26/2003 2:37:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have read some vegoils have more iodine than others. Sunflower oil has too much iodine ( according with

Re: [biofuel] Testing of biodiesel

2003-08-27 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 8/26/03 12:37:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bob Allen, Professor of Chemistry http://ozarker.org/bob PS, Bob. You did know that I was teasing you, right? -- Jay [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [biofuel] Testing of biodiesel

2003-08-26 Thread DokDream
In a message dated 8/25/03 11:14:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is there any lab that will test a sample of hombrewed bioD to see if it meets specs? I appreciate it J.D. I can analyze it for you by infrared spectroscopy. Send a sample plus a sample of the spec