http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/rollover/
frontline: rollover | PBS
Rollover - the hidden history of the SUV. They're the most popular
vehicle in America. Are they also among the most dengerous?
Unsafe on any tire?
How safe are SUVs? Should the government do more to protect
Hi George,
At 03:41 AM 1/14/2003 +, you wrote:
Hakan,
I agree with you on some points of your letter to Sam and disagree
with you on others.
Good.
I agree with you that SUV drivers are causing injuries
unnecessarily. I disagree we should take away the right for a person
to own a SUV.
hello tom, placing the drip plate on which you burn your glycerine
in a small chamber made from castable refractory would insure a high
temperature environment. these refactories can withstand 3000deg.as for the
waste btu's could they not be directed thru a heat exchanger for biodiesel
processing
Several contributors have spoken about drip plates. I was advised by a
prof. of fuel science that dissolving 5% water in the glyc. would cause it
to vaporise explosively on contact with the hot plate, so improving
atomisation and combustion completeness. Obviously, you would lose the
latent
Hello,
I am representative from Kaunas (Lithuania) district municipality.
There is an idea to establish a biodiesel factory. But problem is
that it's very little information about it. I'm wondering if
anybody
could give me few suggestions about biodiesel process equipment. What
are the
Several contributors have spoken about drip plates. I was advised by a
prof. of fuel science that dissolving 5% water in the glyc. would cause it
to vaporise explosively on contact with the hot plate, so improving
atomisation and combustion completeness. Obviously, you would lose the
latent
Steam generator or turbine to produce electric power.
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I've got a couple years experience with burning glycerin. I had to do it,
I've got such a large accumulation of the stuff. I've tried it in a couple of
wood boilers and in a babington burner. The stuff does burn,
Hi David
Was he talking specifically about glyc, or about the complete
by-product, with soap/FFA and catalyst?
Best
Keith
I buttonholed him over canapes at a seminar, so could not be that specific.
I had the impression that the technique would work with any liquid fuel that
was miscible (or
Yes, heat use for heating the stored oil tanks, space heating, process heat,
methanol recover, foot warmers, snow melting, bun warmers, and all that. its
just a plumbing extravaganza and it takes a surprising lot of time and effort
to get it all working.
Tom Leue
In a message dated 1/14/03
I am exploring the establishment of a veg oil recycling/ biofuel project.
and need someone with the technical and business know-how to provide the
expertise to set this up. The project would be in the Central Valley of
Calif. I need someone with the credentials to provide the on-site
consulting
Ask for Tim Maneely at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Kind regards
Winny
-Oorspronkelijk bericht-
Van: Len Walde [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Verzonden: dinsdag 14 januari 2003 17:30
Aan: biofuels-biz@yahoogroups.com
Onderwerp: [biofuels-biz] Re: cooperating on a veg. oil biofuel project
in Calif.
Len,
I am interested, can you tell me more?
James Slayden
On Tue, 14 Jan 2003, Len Walde wrote:
I am exploring the establishment of a veg oil recycling/ biofuel project.
and need someone with the technical and business know-how to provide the
expertise to set this up. The project would
We're one hour from leaving Osaka, moving house (and the whole
project) to Ichijima, so I'll sign off and say goodbye for now. We
should be able to hook up again tomorrow sometime. Sorry if some
things are a bit slow till then, can't be helped.
All best
Keith Midori
Journey to Forever
Yes, well, Motie, you've certainly demonised the poor old Sierra
Club, they couldn't be that effectively demonic no matter how hard
they tried. Among lobbiests in Washington they and the other enviros
are considered a joke, and they are, a bit, especially by comparison
with real industry
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/rollover/
frontline: rollover | PBS
Rollover - the hidden history of the SUV. They're the most popular
vehicle in America. Are they also among the most dengerous?
Unsafe on any tire?
How safe are SUVs? Should the government do more to protect
--- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes, well, Motie, you've certainly demonised the poor old Sierra
Club, they couldn't be that effectively demonic no matter how hard
they tried. Among lobbiests in Washington they and the other
enviros
are considered a
Motie, I'm quite surprised. We had all this out previously in a
lengthy discussion with Greg that centred on this news story, and on
the GAO report it references.
http://ens-news.com/ens/jul2002/2002-07-11-06.asp
Conflicting Reports Shade Forest Fire Debate
It debunks what you're saying,
This looks rather nice, but since that is about 6 feet tall, it certainly
won't fit in my CRX.
On this item, what is the approximate cost, in qty of 1 or 2?
Does anyone know the efficiency of this beast? It looks like it can run on
compression-ignition fuels.diesel, biodiesel,VO.
One could
just thinking if its possible to run the Smart Car CDI on biodiesel.
then it would really be the most environmentaly safe car in the planet.
too bad its not available here in manila.
Cheers
Poch
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anyone here owns and runs a Fiat UNO diesel car on biodiesel.
any feedback will be appreciated.
looking for a small used diesel car in manila and i came upon a great deal
on a Fiat UNO diesel car 1992.
im on a very tight budget.
Cheers
Poch
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Biofuel at Journey to Forever:
Ok so why is it so hard to locate a small diesel.. 3 to 5 HP
OR, being mechanically inclined, does anyone know where i can find a
single stage Diesel injector so i can make my own 3-5Hp diesel motor.
Guess i will have to look into Diesel's patents.
Thanks
David Wood
Biofuel at Journey to
I presume it is the 1.9 litre diesel that you are talking about. Avoid it
like the plague, they drop inlet valves and break camshafts for a
pastime.Fiat have recently taken to using the Peugeot 1.9 and that is much
much better. 1992 is a FIAT!
Ken
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From: Poch [EMAIL
SUV doesn't mean much to me in dear old Blighty. What are they that cause so
much consternation. Is my Range Rover one of these?
ken
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From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com
Cc: biofuels-biz@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 7:08
--- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Motie, I'm quite surprised. We had all this out previously in a
lengthy discussion with Greg that centred on this news story, and
on
the GAO report it references.
http://ens-news.com/ens/jul2002/2002-07-11-06.asp
Your Range Rover is tied for the least fuel efficint, most polluting SUV.
Congratulations, I hope you don't drive it to work. (Unless you work in the
Serengeti.)
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From: Ken Basterfield [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 12:28 PM
To:
Todd,
What's CHP? And - does anyone know if these would qualify for
California's rebates (that are in place for PV systems - up to 50% of
cost is rebated.)
Craig
Appal Energy wrote:
Rumour has it ~$30,000 per unit. They can be set up for CHP.
Waste exhaust is monoxide free enough to feed
Rumour has it ~$30,000 per unit. They can be set up for CHP.
Waste exhaust is monoxide free enough to feed CO2 for a
greenhouse.
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From: Crabb, David [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 10:10 AM
Subject: RE: [biofuel] capstone
James,
Another question - the Capstone will run on diesel, which means it
*should* run on bioD, and maybe on WVO/SVO if the fuel were heated and
subjected to the usual SVO bag o' tricks - but will California give a
rebate for alternative fuels when they might recognize that some folks
might just
Fore runner of the SUV. Yes.
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From: Ken Basterfield [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com
Cc: biofuels-biz@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: [biofuel] More on SUVs
SUV doesn't mean much to me in dear old Blighty. What are
Combined heat and power. There is a rebate on any generating device using
alternative fuels, something like $2Kw up to a certain limit. I have the
info somewhere. There are rebates on PV, Wind, alternative fuels, and
hydro. Lemme look further. BTW, this is only for businesses.
James
I am new to the forum and this is a note I put on the TDi site.
Currently, I am advising energy firms on biodiesel
production. I owned one of the first VW Rabbit Diesels in 1978 and
lived in Europe, where I had a Peugeot 405 Turbo Diesel. I am looking
to buy a Tdi or old MB 300SD.
Here is
James,
Thanks a bunch - I'll check it out. I have a client who's thinking of
installing a diesel genset -which I'd convert to run on WVO, it says
here - for his tile warehouse and offices - but if the Capstone turbine
would run on bioD or WVO *and* get the State of California rebates, that
would
I would assume that to get the credit the setup would have to be verified
by the appropiate athorities.
Here is some info on the wind and PV credits (last year I believe):
http://www.taosgreensolar.com/california_page.htm
Wow, I didn't realize that the rebate for PV/Wind/Hydro is $4.50 per
David, check this link out:
http://www.microturbine.com/applications/hybrid.asp
They have the emissions data there. It looks like it has a 70% reduction
in emissions, added with biodiesel that would be another 70-90% for B100
of the left over 30, so let's say maybe a PZEV for the application
What ideas has anyone come up with to get a decent supply of WVO?
I'm thinking more of the small town approach - small industrial (logging,
mining etc) of 30,000 or less. You have all the fast foods but realistically
the turn over of VO is not that great. These towns have huge potential
Hi,
If you do an analyze of diesel in Europe and diesel in US, it
is larger difference than biodiesel Europe and biodiesel US.
The logic then would be that warranty for VW diesel cars are
not valid at all in US. We know that they have warranty for
the low quality US diesel.
Where in Europe did
you'd be surprised at how much vegetable oil comes out of a small town of
loggers, miners, and other working folk (i've checked this out pretty
thoroughly hunting grease on a few long road trips). It seems like it
wouldn't be much but that is wrong- fast food restaurants really put out
huge
Robin,
Looks like Mark can make biodiesel with it, so you've gotten that
answer. In case you're considering using it for a straight vegetable oil
conversion, I would say sure to that as well, provided you provide your
vehicle with some good dependable in-tank heating. I'd recommend the
Webb
Robin,
The average person will consume 2 gallons of veg oil per year - 60,000
gallons in your town. Add a few surrounding towns and you should reach
100,000 gallons. The ease of getting supplies will vary by what your
competitor is charging to pick it up. In Wisconsin they are charging $55 per
Another question I have:
A lot of fast food outlets use vegetable shortening - it's hard at room
temperature but melts in the fryers. Can this stuff be used?
Robin
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We're one hour from leaving Osaka, moving house (and the whole
project) to Ichijima, so I'll sign off and say goodbye for now. We
should be able to hook up again tomorrow sometime. Sorry if some
things are a bit slow till then, can't be helped.
All best
Keith Midori
Journey to Forever
sure!
Mark
At 06:46 PM 1/14/2003 -0800, you wrote:
Another question I have:
A lot of fast food outlets use vegetable shortening - it's hard at room
temperature but melts in the fryers. Can this stuff be used?
Robin
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Hi folks,
we were talking about those commercially available waste oil burners.
Here's one price, and a letter I got from a dealer of one brand. Like I
said, it's something to try and find a used version of... though there's
all kinds of homemade versions out there (such as the plans on
--- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
We're one hour from leaving Osaka, moving house (and the whole
project) to Ichijima, so I'll sign off and say goodbye for now. We
should be able to hook up again tomorrow sometime. Sorry if some
things are a bit slow
Good luck in your new home.
Hakan
At 12:12 PM 1/15/2003 +0900, you wrote:
We're one hour from leaving Osaka, moving house (and the whole
project) to Ichijima, so I'll sign off and say goodbye for now. We
should be able to hook up again tomorrow sometime. Sorry if some
things are a bit slow
CHP - Continual Heat Power. Power from direct drive or steam
generation. Secondary heat from waste exhaust or spent steam heat
exchange and recovery.
They probably qualify for a rebate somewhere if you're using
landfill gas or biomass (producer gases) or biodiesel as the fuel
sources.
Multiple
California have reservations? Sure. Receipts or production
records should be convincing enough should they care to do an
audit.
And yes. I believe they can tune a model for waste crankcase oil,
which would mean they can tune one for veg oil.
I did get an upturned eyebrow when I requested info
Wow, I didn't realize that the rebate for PV/Wind/Hydro is
$4.50 per
watt!! that is quite good.
Was as high as $5.00/kW in the oulying areas of the Bay last year
about this time.
Had a lot of pro-nukers shooting it down as overly subsidized and
laying false claims that the various utilities
There is only one primary point source for WVO - VO users. It's
up to the biodiesel manufacturer who wants to use this feedstock
to overcome the logistic issues.
It's doable and profitable. Start looking at operating one 1,500
to 3,000 gpd facility for every 30,000 plus population center (or
Thanks, Todd.
Craig
Appal Energy wrote:
CHP - Continual Heat Power. Power from direct drive or steam
generation. Secondary heat from waste exhaust or spent steam heat
exchange and recovery.
They probably qualify for a rebate somewhere if you're using
landfill gas or biomass (producer
Hey Todd!! Wuz up!!
Long time no hear!
Curtis
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