[biofuel] Fox/Ginosar

2002-01-26 Thread David E. Cruse
Hi Keith and Everyone, #6Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments As the reaction proceeds, glycerol and the alkyl esters of the glyceride are produced. Glycerol has low solubility in critical fluids such as CO2 and propane which will cause the glycerol product to drop out of

[biofuel] Fox/Ginosar

2002-01-20 Thread David E. Cruse
Hi Keith and Everyone, Don't know if anyone is still interested in this stuff, as someone posted a message that the patent could be viewed on a website that they gave the address to, so if anyone wants me to continue after this post please let me know. #5 Detailed

[biofuel] Fox/Ginosar

2002-01-16 Thread David E. Cruse
Hi Keith and Everyone, #4 Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments Continued In the case of mono,di, and triglycerides, fats and oils, R1 is the aliphatic hydrocarbon (C4 to C24) chain, R2 is glycerol and R3 is a hydrocarbon group, and preferably a short- chain alkyl group,

[biofuel] Fox/Ginosar

2002-01-15 Thread David E. Cruse
Hi Keith,Dana,And Everyone, #3 Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments The present invention describes a process for reacting organic compounds having the generic formula R1COOR2 with short-chain (C1 to C4) alcohols in a single critical fluid phase over an acidic or basic

[biofuel] Fox/Ginosar

2002-01-13 Thread David E. Cruse
Hi Keith and Everyone, #2 It is the object of the present invention to provide a process for reacting triglyceride- and free fatty acid-containing substances capable of completing the reaction in significantly less time than present conventional

[biofuel] Fox/Ginosar

2002-01-11 Thread David E. Cruse
Hi Keith,Dana,and Everyone, I'm going to send one page per e-mail, and I'm not going to send Claims, Prior Art,or the Abstract, as I see no real reason to waste effort on these things, so lets begin ! #1Summary

[biofuel] solid catalyst

2002-01-10 Thread David E. Cruse
Hi Keith and Everyone, I would be glad to post a small part of the process using a solid catalyst from the Fox/Ginosaur et al Patent. Hopefully this will give everyone an idea as to how difficult the process really is and may shed some light on the ongoing mystery about this fabled process. It

Re: [biofuel] Solid Catalyst

2002-01-10 Thread David E. Cruse
Hi Arne, This is not the Patent on the biodiesel process ! David Cruse - Original Message - From: Arne P. Ryason [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 11:10 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Solid Catalyst I just did a search of the US

Re: [biofuel] Re: solid catalyst

2002-01-10 Thread David E. Cruse
://journeytoforever.org/ Hi David I would like to see the patent. If you could upload it into the files section instead of an email it may stay easier to find Regards JohnH --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], David E. Cruse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Keith and Everyone, I would be glad to post

Re: [biofuel] Solid catalyst,

2002-01-08 Thread David E. Cruse
Hi Christian and Everyone, I'm not sure if you folks were in this group last year or not, but if you are interested in using solid catalyst or other methods to make biodiesel, might I suggest that you look in the US Patent office website www.uspto.gov .

Re: [biofuel] The Flood

2001-09-24 Thread david e cruse
Hi Greg, I checked out this website, found no wormgard. When you click on the address you have listed it goes to a site called analogx ! Regards, David Cruse - Original Message - From: greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2001 6:45 PM Subject:

Re: [biofuel] Re: Energy Department Lab Develops Cleaner Fuel

2001-08-29 Thread david e cruse
Hi Andrew, The Fox / Ginosaur biodiesel Patent is assigned to Lockheed- Martin Idaho Technologies Company . It is at www.delphion.com , under a World Intellectual Property Organization International Patent ! Unfortunately delphion.com is now charging $75.00US a month to access their database of

[biofuel] ethanol and ethyl esters apology

2001-08-16 Thread david e cruse
BlankHi Everyone, Sorry for the goof on the uspto website address. The right address is as Hanns said, www.uspto.gov . I guess I was a little tired at the time, I had read so many things last night. So please excuse the goof ! If anyone out there has any new info on using soapstock as a

[biofuel] ethanol and ethyl esters

2001-08-15 Thread david e cruse
BlankHi Everyone, Here is something of interest for all you folks interested in making and using ethanol in the biodiesel process. At www.uspto.com under patent number 4,695,411 there are 12 Examples of different ways to manufacture ethyl esters from different feedstocks. One Example uses

Re: [biofuel] Support Grows for Corn-Based Fuel Despite Critics

2001-07-27 Thread david e cruse
Hi Keith and Everyone, I personally think that they will win by force of money and political influence. The financial might these corporations wield is enough to win in most any arena they enter. David Cruse - Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [biofuel] Model American.........

2001-07-21 Thread david e cruse
Hi Christopher, Well said !! I notice that number 1. on your list is be self reliant ! In my time here on Earth I have also noticed that the folks who subscribe to this self evident truth that we all need to be self reliant in every way possible are always the people that care the most about

Re: [biofuels-biz] Re: Biz Plan (was)Quiet...

2001-07-17 Thread david e cruse
Hi Cordain, Have you looked for a bakery or a plant that turns out fried snacks like potato chips etc in your area, a donut company is also a good bet, for your oil needs ? You may have to go just a little farther than you anticipated for your oil supply. Restaurants are not always a good bet !

[biofuel] Was : Social effects Re:Rebel

2001-07-15 Thread david e cruse
Hi Kirk and Everyone, That`s what is so great about being from the South (Georgia) ! Everyone from the South is labeled from birth as a Rebel and as such we get to be as crazy and 'non-model American' as we like ! This is very convenient when someone expects you to go along with the rest of the

Re: [biofuel] Mixing times for complete reactions

2001-06-09 Thread david e cruse
Hi Todd, Great post !! David Cruse - Original Message - From: Appal Energy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 1:24 PM Subject: [biofuel] Mixing times for complete reactions I know that there are differing beliefs on this list as to

Re: [biofuel] a question.....

2001-06-05 Thread david e cruse
Hi Gerry, That sounds like you are paying too much for the methanol. I don`t know where you are located, but if you`re near a large city, try the yellow pages under Chemicals. You should be able to find a supplier that will give you a decent price. Here in Atlanta,Ga. I can buy a

[biofuels-biz] cost

2001-05-31 Thread david e cruse
Hi Keith Steve, I would like to know an easy way, if there is one, to figure what my cost will be, in a gallon of biodiesel, in any given batch that I process. How do you figure in your start up costs i.e. equipment, chemicals, etc. ? Thanks, David Cruse P.S. Congrats on the new site.

Re: [biofuels-biz] cost

2001-05-31 Thread david e cruse
??? ( i.e. 3.000 l)??? Elabore caseramente biodiesel para su actual motor de gasoil petrol’feroLa soluci—n a sus problemas energŽticos. http://sitio.de/energiahttp://journeytoforever.org/energiaweb/ - Original Message - From: david e cruse

Re: [biofuels-biz] Greetings

2001-05-31 Thread david e cruse
Hi Cordain, Can`t be of much help on your questions about these things, but just wanted to say thanks for your answers to my question about costs. David Cruse Atlanta,Ga. - Original Message - From: doctor who [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuels-biz@yahoogroups.com Sent:

Re: [biofuel] CMS Paragon mini turbine

2001-05-29 Thread david e cruse
Hi David R., Thanks for the info. Off the topic of miniturbines---What is the best way to figure the cost per gallon of the biodiesel you make, is there a general formula or do you have to figure down to the smallest expense you incur , and tally everything up, and then do an

Re: [biofuel] French Fry Fuel - Associated Press/ABC Article

2001-05-24 Thread david e cruse
Hi Jerry, The price of diesel here in Georgia USA is $1.30 9/10 to $1.39 9/10 right now. I travel the Interstate hwy every day so I see a lot of truckstops, I`ll be glad to keep the prices posted if it will help. David Cruse - Original Message - From: jerry dycus

Re: [biofuel] The MN Way

2001-05-18 Thread david e cruse
Hi Dana Ed, Here are some of the current microturbine websites: www.microturbine.com this is the Capstone Corp. site www.honeywell.com this is the Honeywell/Allied Signal site, they sell the Parallon 75 microturbine. www.ingersoll-rand.com they have a good lineup and are adding more in the

Re: [biofuel] Misinformation and Scare Tactics

2001-05-18 Thread david e cruse
OK folks, Jimmy only had one term in office, but by golly he gave it his best shot. Ronald the raygun tried to wipe out everything Jimmy started and darn near suceeded. For a peanut farmer Jimmy did pretty good and is still a good man . Another Georgia boy, David Cruse - Original Message

Re: [biofuel] Re: Misinformation and Scare Tactics

2001-05-18 Thread david e cruse
PROTECTED], david e cruse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip For a peanut farmer Jimmy did pretty good and is still a good man . Jimmy is a great man, but you know the whole peanut farmer thing, although true, has always been a PR thing to make him appeal to the common man. The man has a PhD

Re: [biofuel] The MN Way

2001-05-18 Thread david e cruse
available and they are sent all over the world. - Original Message - From: david e cruse [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] The MN Way Hi David R., Nothing yet on the price David. I think their plans

Re: [biofuel] Revised reactor schematic ver1bMa

2001-05-17 Thread david e cruse
Hi Ian, Excellent work ! Your efforts are greatly appreciated ! David Cruse - Original Message - From: ian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Revised reactor schematic ver1bMa sorry, heres the link

Re: [biofuel] step by step schematic of 2 stage biod process

2001-05-12 Thread david e cruse
HI Ian, Well you`ve really done it this time ! It is absolutely fantastic ! A Gold Star effort without a doubt. David Cruse - Original Message - From: ian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 5:57 PM Subject: [biofuel] step by step schematic of 2

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-07 Thread david e cruse
Hi Keith and Terry at Biofuels and Aleks if you`re out there, Forget the lipase thing I brought up and take a look at this at www.delphion.com , WO 00/05327. This is the process I was looking for to begin with. There are references to it all over the web.

Re: [biofuel] using glycerol as BD extender!

2001-05-07 Thread david e cruse
Hi Michael, Didn`t see your post before I made my reply to Keith and Terry. If you have time and it sounds like you have some nice equipment; take a look at www.delphion.com under biodiesel at WO 00/05327 and see what you think. David Cruse - Original

Re: [biofuel] ENERGIES... week of 4/29/01

2001-05-07 Thread david e cruse
Hi B. Mulliken, All fuel cells that I have seen on the market so far are reformers and what they reform is a fossil fuel such as natural gas, methanol, ( methanol from synthesis of fossil fuel such as natural gas), and other unpleasant fossil derived things!

Re: Ginosar Model was Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-07 Thread david e cruse
Hi Todd, You`re right . But they do give a list of the solid inorganic oxides which are among those used in the process described in claim 8 . Maybe someone among us can help with this stuff. I`m going to talk to two of my friends here who have some

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-07 Thread david e cruse
, Have just looked at the abstract at this point but suspect they may mean a centrifugal separator such as an Alfa Laval or Sharples at this point. B.r., David - Original Message - From: david e cruse [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 07, 2001 3:22

Re: [biofuel] ENERGIES... week of 4/29/01

2001-05-07 Thread david e cruse
Hi Keith, That`s a trade secret!! You know I was thinking the same thing about the fuel cells. Of course they will never think of it, they have been breathing petrol fumes to long and are hopelessly addicted. David Cruse - Original Message - From: Keith

Re: [biofuel] ENERGIES... week of 4/29/01

2001-05-07 Thread david e cruse
Hi Terry, Don`t know that one. But heard many times that their fuell cells use plain water. They have probably developed more technology with the solar panels. I don`t go to the NASA site too often, and there are other space tech sites I don`t check in

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-07 Thread david e cruse
Hi David R. Distillation does seem to be the way, the Gen. Mgr. at OAE says that`s the way they use, and they have a million gals. a yr. ! David Cruse - Original Message - From: David Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2001 5:41 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-07 Thread david e cruse
separator might do the majority of it and you might then be able to ship it to a more central point for ion-exchange resin treatment and distillation or whatever is required. B.r., David - Original Message - From: david e cruse [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-07 Thread david e cruse
Hi David R., I agree, glycerol is an opportunity for everyone to offset some expenses if not make a good profit for the effort. Better green folks than the big corporate types, and besides that with a little economic muscle among the green, we could bring some impact to the market place. I

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-07 Thread david e cruse
Hey Todd, That sounds great , and would be fantastic ! Thank you. I am not in a rural area here so we are going to have to deal with that by either leasing , or purchasing a couple of acres to put up a facility. We want to produce power with the biodiesel as our fuel, that way we can have the

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-07 Thread david e cruse
Hi Todd, Sorry didn`t look before I replied to your message to David Reid. Anyway I would have sent it to you anyway. David Cruse - Original Message - From: Appal Energy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2001 9:56 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

Re: Solid Catalyst was Re: [biofuel] washing bio-diesel

2001-05-05 Thread david e cruse
Hi Todd, Just found process using lipase enzymes as catalyst to make biodiesel . Makes glycerol recovery easy, has minimal waste residues, you can recycle your catalyst, and you can use high fatty acid feedstock, low reaction temperatures, and get a high

Re: Solid Catalyst was Re: [biofuel] washing bio-diesel

2001-05-05 Thread david e cruse
was Re: [biofuel] washing bio-diesel David C, Do you have a ref or a title? B.r., David - Original Message - From: david e cruse [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2001 4:59 PM Subject: Re: Solid Catalyst was Re: [biofuel] washing

Re: [biofuel] Ethanol Distillation

2001-05-04 Thread david e cruse
Craig ( Green Bay ) Yes those units will work for methanol/ethanol recovery when you`re making biodiesel. Cost would be your only consideration. I have seen the same kind of equipment on other websites. David Cruse - Original Message - From: cpech [EMAIL

Re: [biofuel] glycerin

2001-05-04 Thread david e cruse
- Original Message - From: david e cruse [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 12:21 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] glycerin Hi David R. Thank you , I will remind you later on. Thanks again, David Cruse Biofuel at Journey to Forever

Re: [biofuel] Re: Stainless Steel Tank Sources

2001-05-04 Thread david e cruse
of them) most had a bulk tank from 500-5000 gallon capacity, insulated and chillable. Not much of a cash market, so the plate of cookies and ya know. --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], david e cruse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Todd, Thanks for the info on the tanks. David Cruse

Re: [biofuel] glycerin

2001-05-04 Thread david e cruse
Hi David R. Thanks again. David Cruse - Original Message - From: David Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 6:16 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] glycerin David, Normally go into the city once or twice a week anyway to get supplies

Re: [biofuel] glycerin

2001-05-04 Thread david e cruse
Hi David R. Thank you for taking the time, and I agree on the small plant scenario. I will try to get the first book you mention asap. There is some good info at www.britannica.com . I started out by just entering glycerol, and that is a short entry, three

Re: [biofuel] glycerin

2001-05-03 Thread david e cruse
Hey David R. If that message was directed at me (David C.) That would be kind indeed ! David Cruse - Original Message - From: David Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 10:18 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] glycerin Hi David,

Re: [biofuel] glycerin

2001-05-03 Thread david e cruse
Hi Todd S Thanks for the info on methanol recovery. I found a metal shop in my area and the man who owns the place is skilled in stainless steel work. He gave me some great prices on building process tanks, and building what you described for the alcohol

Re: [biofuel] Farmers seek boost from veggie fuel

2001-05-03 Thread david e cruse
Hi Ralph, Hey that would be great wouldn`t it. I`m checking on what it would cost to build a 500 gal stainless mixing tank. Regular diesel is selling for $1.39 9/10 in my area today (Atlanta,Ga.). David Cruse - Original Message - From: Ralph Chamberlain

Re: [biofuel] Conservation may be a virtue... FAO/Politics/Environment/Social

2001-05-03 Thread david e cruse
Hi Ed, Outstanding , right on the money ! Amen, David Cruse - Original Message - From: NBT - E. Beggs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 12:57 PM Subject: [biofuel] Conservation may be a virtue... FAO/Politics/Environment/Social FYI:

Re: [biofuel] glycerol/steam production

2001-05-03 Thread david e cruse
Hi Dana, Check out these websites for steam stuff. www.claytonindustries.com (compact steam boilers) www.trigenewingpower.com www.coppus.com (steam turbines) www.tuthill.com (coppus corporate home) www.ttboilers.com One of these has a 10hp unit . I`m very interested in using

Re: [biofuel] washing bio-diesel

2001-05-03 Thread david e cruse
Hi Folks, Todd brought up something interesting here. Solid catalyst ! Could someone please tell those of us who don`t know. What do you use as a solid catalyst ? And explain the way to use it . Thanks, David Cruse - Original Message - From: Appal Energy

Re: [biofuel] glycerin

2001-05-03 Thread david e cruse
to you in a week give me a reminder. Both books were good but one was excellent. B.r., David - Original Message - From: david e cruse [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 9:54 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] glycerin Hey David R

Re: [biofuel] Stainless Steel Tank Sources

2001-05-03 Thread david e cruse
Hi Todd, Thanks for the info on the tanks. David Cruse - Original Message - From: Appal Energy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 8:22 PM Subject: [biofuel] Stainless Steel Tank Sources http://www.upe.com/GetSubCat.html/786

Re: [biofuel] The Gas Price Hike

2001-05-03 Thread david e cruse
Hi Keith, Wouldn`t it be great if Americans started becoming more dependent on biodiesel ! This is what I hope happens!! Cummins diesel engines are available in Dodge pickup trucks, and Ford is putting their own diesel in some pickups. Now if all the others

Re: [biofuel] glycerin

2001-05-02 Thread david e cruse
Hi Ed, You may be right about the soap ! Only problem is there are so many people making handmade/ hand crafted soap and all the other craft things that it makes it difficult to find a good market ! Anyway thanks for the thought. David Cruse - Original

Re: [biofuel] glycerin

2001-05-02 Thread david e cruse
Hi David, Thanks for the info. I talked to the General Manager of Ocean Air Environmental ( formerly NOPEC ) in Florida and he told me that they have a difficult time with glycerin also. But it`s still on my list of things to accomplish ! David Cruse -

Re: [biofuel] Farmers seek boost from veggie fuel

2001-05-02 Thread david e cruse
Ralph, There is a political base for soybeans and other vegetable products that can be used to make biodiesel because of the farm lobby . Farmers get money or subsidies for crops they can`t grow and bring to market. That is to say, if you are a farmer and