[biofuel] Biodiesel in modern heating oil burner

2001-05-24 Thread plato
Does anyone have experience using biodiesel in a heating oil burner. I aked this once, and plently of people said yes. However, I do not think they have tried it. I need actual examples with burner type, model, nozzle size, BTU estimate, necesary adjustments. Any problems associated with

[biofuel] Silica Gel

2001-05-24 Thread plato
I hear that silica gel can be used to take the last 5% of the water out of ethanol. Does this help? What are the advantages? How much do you need/use? Any info or informational resources would be appreciated? I have some extra silica gel (10 pounds) if someone needs it or wants to

[biofuel] Biodiesel in a heating oil burner?

2001-05-21 Thread plato
I have some questions. Does anyone know the answers, or where to look? 1)Can biodiesel be used in a modern heating oil burner? 2)Can it be blended with petroleum-based diesel and used in a modern heating oil burner? 3)Are there any particular types or brands of modern heating oil burner that