[biofuels-biz] CHRONOLOGY - Spanish oil spill latest of many

2002-11-18 Thread Keith Addison
http://www.planetark.org/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/18637/story.htm CHRONOLOGY - Spanish oil spill latest of many UK: November 18, 2002 LONDON - A stricken oil tanker has spilled some 3,000 tonnes of fuel oil into the sea off the northwest coast of Spain, a government official said last week.

Re: [biofuels-biz] CHRONOLOGY - Spanish oil spill latest of many

2002-11-18 Thread Appal Energy
Not a complete list to be sure. There is the tonnage lost between the first on the list below (1967) and World War II. And then there's the tonnage lost during World War II. And then there's the tonnage lost between World Wars I II. And then there's the tonnage lost during World War I. And

Re: [biofuels-biz] CHRONOLOGY - Spanish oil spill latest of many

2002-11-18 Thread David Preskett
Irresponsibility seems to be a keyword here, surely? But who do we get to string up by their thumbs? Doesn't seem to be any oil company executives putting their hands up. Angry Dave Appal Energy wrote: Not a complete list to be sure. There is the tonnage lost between the first on the list

[biofuels-biz] Large and Small, All on the Same Team-- Was Re: more info on the NBB and the soy subsidy

2002-11-18 Thread Andrew Hoppin
Thanks for the feedback Keith. Without passing judgement on World Energy since I haven't done the research (I'll go read up on their conduct now-- thanks for the links), my point is merely that we need to support people and companies and institutions based on their integrity, actions and

[biofuels-biz] National BioDiesel Board

2002-11-18 Thread Andrew Hoppin
Folks, I'm curious to know what your experiences are with the National Biodiesel Board (www.nbb.org) Relevant? Effective? Good to work with? How could it be improved? Etc. Thanks! Andrew Hoppin N Space Labs, Inc. Vizualize Your Business [EMAIL PROTECTED] 212.226.4550 (office)

[biofuels-biz] Re: [biofuel] Large and Small, All on the Same Team-- Was Re: more info on the NBB and the soy subsidy

2002-11-18 Thread Andrew Preston
M, team player... I can jst see those motivational consultants gently stirring On Mon, 18 Nov 2002 12:01:36 -0500, Andrew Hoppin [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: This message only has an HTML part -- this is a text generated representation Thanks for the feedback Keith. Without

Re: [biofuels-biz] CHRONOLOGY - Spanish oil spill latest of many

2002-11-18 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Todd Not a complete list to be sure. Indeed not, thanks for filling it out. There've been a few news stories recently about ships sunk during WWII still causing pollution, more still to come, and about oil spills from 30 years back still causing pollution problems. Also, I recall

Re: [biofuels-biz] Large and Small, All on the Same Team-- Was Re: more info on the NBB and the soy subsidy

2002-11-18 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Andrew Thanks for the feedback Keith. Without passing judgement on World Energy since I haven't done the research (I'll go read up on their conduct now-- thanks for the links), my point is merely that we need to support people and companies and institutions based on their integrity,

Re: [biofuels-biz] National BioDiesel Board

2002-11-18 Thread Tilapia
Only a couple of experiences with the NBB. First, it was a NBB member who told me I had to register my production operation with the EPA. I fully believe he knew that the EPA would refuse my registration and threaten me with fines of up to $25,000 per day, since I was not a member of the NBB.

[biofuels-biz] Re: [biofuel] Less Than Zero

2002-11-18 Thread murdoch
I think the economics and political philosophy of recycling can not only be interesting but at times has gotten just plain strange. Recycling I guess means two things, identification and disposal of waste (1st) and then (2nd) use of that waste rather than some sort of sequestration or throwing

Re: [biofuels-biz] National BioDiesel Board

2002-11-18 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Andrew, Tom Tom wrote: Only a couple of experiences with the NBB. First, it was a NBB member who told me I had to register my production operation with the EPA. I fully believe he knew that the EPA would refuse my registration and threaten me with fines of up to $25,000 per day, since I was

Re: [biofuels-biz] Large and Small, All on the Same Team-- Was Re: more info on the NBB and the soy subsidy

2002-11-18 Thread James Slayden
Sorry, I just had to responde to something you said about the DIY'rs sullying the image of BD??!! In this last weekends class we did a little homebrew test for quality against commerce BD and a batch from the Berkley co-op and they were about the same. If anything, the commerce BD that gets

[biofuels-biz] Re: [biofuel] Less Than Zero

2002-11-18 Thread James Slayden
Yeah, I was thinking on that recently, and a small producer would be in an excellent position to do well in localized rendering, providing it was built into the business plan. It's kinda a self serving feedstock cycle. On Mon, 18 Nov 2002, murdoch wrote: I think the economics and political

[biofuel] Re: [biofuels-biz] Large and Small, All on the Same Team-- Was Re: more info on the NBB and the soy subsidy

2002-11-18 Thread Keith Addison
Hello James Sorry, I just had to responde to something you said about the DIY'rs sullying the image of BD??!! It arose from this statement from Graham Noyes of World Energy, which he's been asked several times to substantiate, but has avoided doing so: The big fear of the biodiesel industry

[biofuel] BIOFUEL EV hybrids

2002-11-18 Thread eddy.mechelaere
hello folks Bying a member of biofuel,EV,prius,insight,and several european EV lists I am very pleased with your recent topic about EV and hybrids. First I'll give you a must read link on oil. with good background info for future evaluation of geopol.actions.

[biofuel] Jpegs Was: BD,EV's, and hybrids

2002-11-18 Thread csakima
I have to ask any pics?? Curtis Get your free newsletter at http://www.ezinfocenter.com/3122155/NL - Original Message - From: Steve Spence [EMAIL PROTECTED] I saw a biodiesel ev hybrid s10 pickup in Vermont last summer. very cool. -

[biofuel] biofuel progress in india

2002-11-18 Thread Suraj Vinay
Hi, I think this project is in its embryonic stage in INDIA so if anyone can guide me into converting or using bio-fuel engines it would be a step in progress in INDIA. If you havvent beeen here then you will not know the vehicular congestion has created a zone for diesel emissions and dark

[biofuel] CHRONOLOGY - Spanish oil spill latest of many

2002-11-18 Thread Keith Addison
http://www.planetark.org/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/18637/story.htm CHRONOLOGY - Spanish oil spill latest of many UK: November 18, 2002 LONDON - A stricken oil tanker has spilled some 3,000 tonnes of fuel oil into the sea off the northwest coast of Spain, a government official said last week.

Re: [biofuel] biofuel progress in india

2002-11-18 Thread Pagandai Pannirselvam
hi We from brasil is also have good progress , we can exchange the information. sd Pannirselvam --- Suraj Vinay [EMAIL PROTECTED] escreveu: Hi, I think this project is in its embryonic stage in INDIA so if anyone can guide me into converting or using bio-fuel engines it would be a

RE: [biofuel] Re: wvo moisture content/Bedford Diesels

2002-11-18 Thread Darren
James Most diesel Bedfords TK's used 220 or 330 engines 220 cubic inches, four cylinder engine 330 cubic inches, six cylinder engine (my old Perkins 236 cu in engine was 3.8 in new money) Less common are 440's and (if I remember correctly) 400's (petrol engine converted to diesel,

RE: [biofuel] CHRONOLOGY - Spanish oil spill latest of many

2002-11-18 Thread kirk
Notice many of these are navigational errors. The radar on the Valdez was broken for at least 6 months prior to its contact with the coast. The ship owners don't care. Repairs dip into profits. Ships are unsafe. Kirk -Original Message- From: Keith Addison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [biofuel] Newbie Question About Methanol Source for Biodiesel

2002-11-18 Thread JOSEPH . MARTELLE
Please respond to biofuel@yahoogroups.com To:biofuel@yahoogroups.com cc: Subject:[biofuel] Newbie Question About Methanol Source for Biodiesel I am trying my first batch of Biodiesel and had a question. Has anyone used Heet gas-line antifreeze as a methanol source? I can't find

Re: [biofuel] biofuel progress in india

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[biofuel] That's what it really is like .... isn't it?? Was: BD,EV's, and hybrids

2002-11-18 Thread csakima
(LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!) Sorry I'll get to the rest of the issues responded to when I spend a little time composing my thoughts. Had to let this one get past the send button though!! Curtis Get your free newsletter at http://www.ezinfocenter.com/3122155/NL - Original Message

[biofuel] Large and Small, All on the Same Team-- Was Re: more info on the NBB and the soy subsidy

2002-11-18 Thread Andrew Hoppin
Thanks for the feedback Keith. Without passing judgement on World Energy since I haven't done the research (I'll go read up on their conduct now-- thanks for the links), my point is merely that we need to support people and companies and institutions based on their integrity, actions and

[biofuel] National BioDiesel Board

2002-11-18 Thread Andrew Hoppin
Folks, I'm curious to know what your experiences are with the National Biodiesel Board (www.nbb.org) Relevant? Effective? Good to work with? How could it be improved? Etc. Thanks! Andrew Hoppin N Space Labs, Inc. Vizualize Your Business [EMAIL PROTECTED] 212.226.4550 (office)

Re: [biofuel] Newbie Question About Methanol Source for Biodiesel

2002-11-18 Thread Rick
Try your local furnace oil/fuel distributor or you ever may supply your local auto track, large or small [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please respond to biofuel@yahoogroups.com To:biofuel@yahoogroups.com cc: Subject:[biofuel] Newbie Question About Methanol Source for Biodiesel I am

Re: [biofuel] Large and Small, All on the Same Team-- Was Re: more info on the NBB and the soy subsidy

2002-11-18 Thread Andrew Preston
M, team player... I can jst see those motivational consultants gently stirring On Mon, 18 Nov 2002 12:01:36 -0500, Andrew Hoppin [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: This message only has an HTML part -- this is a text generated representation Thanks for the feedback Keith. Without

[biofuel] Re: [biofuels-biz] CHRONOLOGY - Spanish oil spill latest of many

2002-11-18 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Todd Not a complete list to be sure. Indeed not, thanks for filling it out. There've been a few news stories recently about ships sunk during WWII still causing pollution, more still to come, and about oil spills from 30 years back still causing pollution problems. Also, I recall

[biofuel] Re: [biofuels-biz] Large and Small, All on the Same Team-- Was Re: more info on the NBB and the soy subsidy

2002-11-18 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Andrew Thanks for the feedback Keith. Without passing judgement on World Energy since I haven't done the research (I'll go read up on their conduct now-- thanks for the links), my point is merely that we need to support people and companies and institutions based on their integrity,

Re: [biofuel] biofuel progress in india

2002-11-18 Thread Keith Addison
hi We from brasil is also have good progress , we can exchange the information. sd Pannirselvam Good - but I hope you exhange your information on-list rather than privately, so everyone else can share it. Best Keith --- Suraj Vinay [EMAIL PROTECTED] escreveu: Hi, I think this project

[biofuel] Biodiesel from coconut oil (south pacific electricity generation)

2002-11-18 Thread creeble
Hello all, and especially Keith. I've been attempting to gather information about the economics of coconut oil - biodiesel, specifically for the generation of electricity (currently 100% petro- diesel based) in a small South Pacific island country. Copra has been a traditional export, but

Re: [biofuel] BIOFUEL EV hybrids

2002-11-18 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Eddy hello folks Bying a member of biofuel,EV,prius,insight,and several european EV lists I am very pleased with your recent topic about EV and hybrids. First I'll give you a must read link on oil. with good background info for future evaluation of geopol.actions.

[biofuel] Murky Fuel

2002-11-18 Thread Jack Kenworthy
Hello, I am a recent convert to biodiesel, as we have switched to all diesel vehicles at our school in The Bahamas, and we have a steady supply of WVO from Princess Cruiselines who visit the south end of our island. I have a few questions about the batches that I have made so far: My

Re: [biofuel] Biodiesel from coconut oil (south pacific electricity generation)

2002-11-18 Thread Barbara Wolfe
The U.S. Department of Energy's International Clean Cities Program is working with Manila, Philippines. They are testing a 1% coconut methyl ester blend with diesel. You can probably get more info from www.afdc.doe.gov and www.ccities.doe.gov. There's also the Alternative Fuels Data Center

Re: [biofuel] Biodiesel from coconut oil (south pacific electricity generation)

2002-11-18 Thread Neoteric Biofuels Inc
Coconut oil would be suitable for use as straight vegetable oil and as biodiesel. Since the cloud point is quite high, it would be beneficial to use a two-tank heating approach like our G3 SVO system. This would thin the oil and provide the usual benefits that we obtain here in cooler

Re: [biofuel] Biodiesel from coconut oil (south pacific electricity generation)

2002-11-18 Thread Mark Payton
Eric, Lindsay Books (http://www.lindsaybks.com/) sells a book detailing how to make a screw press, which is used in some places to press oil. I have the book, but haven't looked at it in quite a while, so my memory of its level of detail is vague. Nevertheless, I think it would be useful to

Re: [biofuel] Newbie Question About Methanol Source for Biodiesel

2002-11-18 Thread mark manchester
This is useful information! Thanks Rick. I scouted my city (Toronto) for methanol, was advised to order from an Ottawa company, who referred me to an upstate New York company because of the grade of purity, this 99% or better thing. These guys are graciously sending me 4 litres for Cdn $65.,

Re: [biofuel] Less Than Zero

2002-11-18 Thread murdoch
I think the economics and political philosophy of recycling can not only be interesting but at times has gotten just plain strange. Recycling I guess means two things, identification and disposal of waste (1st) and then (2nd) use of that waste rather than some sort of sequestration or throwing

Re: [biofuel] Biodiesel from coconut oil (south pacific electricity generation)

2002-11-18 Thread Keith Addison
Hello all, and especially Keith. I've been attempting to gather information about the economics of coconut oil - biodiesel, specifically for the generation of electricity (currently 100% petro- diesel based) in a small South Pacific island country. Copra has been a traditional export, but output

Re: [biofuel] Jpegs Was: BD,EV's, and hybrids

2002-11-18 Thread Steve Spence
ah, sorry, no. Steve Spence Subscribe to the Renewable Energy Newsletter Discussion Boards. Read about Sustainable Technology: http://www.green-trust.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: csakima [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2002

Re: [biofuel] Newbie Question About Methanol Source for Biodiesel

2002-11-18 Thread Rick
Guess that was about my cost on five gallon, a 55gal drum was in the $120.00's plus deposit for drum , US figure that one. mark manchester wrote: This is useful information! Thanks Rick. I scouted my city (Toronto) for methanol, was advised to order from an Ottawa company, who referred me

Re: [biofuel] Did I just lay something out there to be hammered??

2002-11-18 Thread Rick
Should think before I reply ,I guess. Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of

Re: [biofuel] Newbie Question About Methanol Source for Biodiesel

2002-11-18 Thread Keith Addison
Try Aaper Alcohol, said to do small or large orders. http://www.Aaper.com/ (502) 633-0650 (800) 456-1017 DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES Shelbyville, KY Farmingdale, NJ Billerica, MA Charlotte, NC Farmers Branch, TX Vancouver, WA Keith Guess that was about my cost on five gallon, a 55gal drum was

Re: [biofuel] Newbie Question About Methanol Source for Biodiesel

2002-11-18 Thread Darryl McMahon
In Canada, go to Canadian Tire, head for the paint section and find: methyl hydrate 99.9% pure, also known as alcohol stove fuel. According to what I have read, methyl hydrate is another name for methyl alcohol. I believe I picked up a 4-litre jug for Cdn$7.49. Brand name on my jug is

[biofuel] Re: [biofuels-biz] Large and Small, All on the Same Team-- Was Re: more info on the NBB and the soy subsidy

2002-11-18 Thread James Slayden
Sorry, I just had to responde to something you said about the DIY'rs sullying the image of BD??!! In this last weekends class we did a little homebrew test for quality against commerce BD and a batch from the Berkley co-op and they were about the same. If anything, the commerce BD that gets

[biofuel] Re: [biofuels-biz] Large and Small, All on the Same Team-- Was Re: more info on the NBB and the soy subsidy

2002-11-18 Thread Keith Addison
Hello James Sorry, I just had to responde to something you said about the DIY'rs sullying the image of BD??!! It arose from this statement from Graham Noyes of World Energy, which he's been asked several times to substantiate, but has avoided doing so: The big fear of the biodiesel industry

[biofuel] Paging Dale Scroggins

2002-11-18 Thread JWDG
Dale, If you're around I would like to get some other info from you about your processor. Please Email me your phone if you please and I will call you back. Thanks Dale Grose Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: