[biofuels-biz] Re: Reactor for Biodiesel!

2003-02-21 Thread fantasygann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thanks Keith for your information, in fact I already got a copy of that. Anyway, just another few questions, during the transesterification process, the mixture (Oil and methanol) eventually getting hotter or cooler? And what is the recommended temperature to carry out such reaction at

RE: On the road to cleaner air

2003-02-21 Thread Andrew Hoppin
Keith, would the numbers look similar with Biodiesel? 90% reduction gets thrown around a lot it seems, both for BD use and for low-sulphur fossil D + filters use... I wonder how the cost of fueling with biodiesel over the life-cycle of the bus would compare to the $9,000 one-time cost of this

Re: [biofuels-biz] On the road to cleaner air

2003-02-21 Thread James Slayden
because someones pocket was being lined with greenbacks . ;-) Anyone in Boston doing BD that can sell to the school system out there? On Thu, 20 Feb 2003, Keith Addison wrote: Grist's comment: Boston is moving to protect its students [from diesel fumes] by retrofitting school buses

[biofuels-biz] Automakers Oppose Increased Fuel Efficiency

2003-02-21 Thread Keith Addison
http://ens-news.com/ens/feb2003/2003-02-19-09.asp Automakers Oppose Increased Fuel Efficiency WASHINGTON, DC, February 19, 2003 (ENS) - American automakers say meeting a new higher fuel efficiency standard for light trucks, as proposed by the Bush administration, would carry a prohibitive

[biofuels-biz] Re: WVO/SVO Biodiesel in WA state

2003-02-21 Thread Brian A. Sayrs [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thor, I am a city councilmember in the State of Washington. Please allow me the chance to explain the current situation here. For many years, the legislature has been closely divided between Democrats and Republicans--in fact, in the last session, our House of Representatives had 49 D and

[biofuels-biz] Re: Reactor for Biodiesel!

2003-02-21 Thread Keith Addison
Hi again Gann If you want to follow the process in the Darnoko and Cheryan paper, I can't help you. Otherwise follow the instructions - maintain the temperature throughout the reaction. Aleks's Foolproof instructions are clear on this, and on agitation; Michael Allen's work in the archives

RE: [biofuel] Latest from my Pal

2003-02-21 Thread filip.ponsaerts
But also note that not everyone thinks this way in the world. Other religions and cultures may differ. Who are we to judge they are wrong. If it is one person leading this, OK that's easy. But if it's part of the culture, isn't that the same as you first statement as others saying the US

Re: [biofuel] good oil crops for England

2003-02-21 Thread Keith Addison
Yield, yield, yield -- woof woof! (Sigh...) Hey, do a bit of snipping would you? You're down to FOUR 's, most of it not relevant to your message. Plus SIX sets of footers. Have some consideration please, you're fouling up 1,300 people's mailboxes, plus the archives, permanently. Keith

Re: [biofuel] Latest from my Pal

2003-02-21 Thread Keith Addison
John E Hayes III wrote: But also note that not everyone thinks this way in the world. Other religions and cultures may differ. Who are we to judge they are wrong. If it is one person leading this, OK that's easy. But if it's part of the culture, isn't that the same as you first

RE: [biofuel] Biodiesel in MB 300TE? Or recommendations?

2003-02-21 Thread harley3
What are your long term needs, and goals, and rough location? It is hard to recommend anything with out knowing at least these basic questions. Some vehicles are better than others, but if is it not want you need then you will have little use for it. Are you looking for an economic daily

Re: [biofuel] PBS - The War Behind Closed Doors

2003-02-21 Thread Hakan Falk
Todd, I am worried about all the things that can go wrong for US, - The bombing of Perl Harbor and the declaration of war, was not an attempt to invade US. It was an attempt to scare US to lift the oil blockade on Japan. It was a gross misjudgment in US resolve and willingness to go to war

RE: [biofuel] On the road to cleaner air

2003-02-21 Thread Keith Addison
Bio-what? :) I guess you're right Martin. :-( Keith --- Martin Klingensmith infoarchive.net [archive.nnytech.net] nnytech.net -Original Message- From: Keith Addison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 6:30 AM To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Cc:

Re: [biofuel] Mercedes vs. Volkswagon

2003-02-21 Thread Patrick McBrady
Steve, I have an opportunity to buy an 1985 mercedes 300dt turbo diesel for $2995 with 102,000 miles on it. A friend from church has a 1981 mercedes and he says he spends an average of $100- $125 a month for maitenance and repairs. Does that sound about right? Of course that amount each

RE: [biofuel] Latest from my Pal

2003-02-21 Thread harley3
Kieth: I am not trying to create an enemy, but you answer my email the first time two days ago. You left plenty of teeth marks and insults the last time. I was using information I heard from CNN news channel. I went to the CNN site and down loaded these poles performed by Gallup Poll and

Re: [biofuel] good oil crops for England

2003-02-21 Thread James Slayden
Hi Tricia, Contact your local ARS, as they work on those issues. On Thu, 20 Feb 2003, Tricia Liu wrote: Corns yeilds 18 gallon/acre Soya yields 48 gallon/acre Cocunuts 287 gallon/acre Oil Palm635 gallon/acre Chokecherries 214 gallon/acre? Based on those yields, the price for Oil

[biofuel] Re: [biofuels-biz] On the road to cleaner air

2003-02-21 Thread James Slayden
because someones pocket was being lined with greenbacks . ;-) Anyone in Boston doing BD that can sell to the school system out there? On Thu, 20 Feb 2003, Keith Addison wrote: Grist's comment: Boston is moving to protect its students [from diesel fumes] by retrofitting school buses

RE: [biofuel] good oil crops for England

2003-02-21 Thread James Slayden
I think the idea for fallow land is a quick growing, non-input, multi-planting/harvesting per year crop. A farmer would have to ask if chokecherry fits into that scheme. I also like what Norris said about the equipment costs that a farmer already has invested, and how that would translate to

Re: [biofuel] stockpiling wvo

2003-02-21 Thread James Slayden
I have been thinking about that also, what other ways are there to break a glyceride from the ester with alcohol. I have read the supercritical methanol method, but that is too severe for home brewing. Seems that only heat and pressure would do . but there has to be another way. I'm sure

RE: [biofuel] Behind the Great Divide

2003-02-21 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Harley Keith: Interesting Article. I thought it was weak, so did Hakan. But it's a start I guess. It is hard to believe the line the liberal U.S. media are strikingly conservative - and in this case hawkish.. The US news media is so liberal, that it is hard to think of them in any

RE: [biofuel] criticism of Bush H2 idea

2003-02-21 Thread harley3
Murdoch: The hydrogen economy is probably closer than you may think. I researched Hydrogen fuels prior to finding this group. Some of my finds. On September 8, 1935, The Dallas Morning Newirst announced that the water-fuel concept worked -- at least it worked for several minutes, the article

[biofuel] Useing UV to make BioDiesel ( was stockpiling wvo )

2003-02-21 Thread Greg and April
I had a magazine that had an artical about using UV to steralize saltwater, and the author did some experaments with a UV unit used by saltwater hobbieist. He got the rate at which the saltwater went through the unit wrong and started to fill the room with clorine gas, that was split off from

Re: [biofuel] Mercedes vs. Volkswagon

2003-02-21 Thread Craig Pech
Patrick, If you do not want that Mercedes, please let me know. I might know someone who would be interested. Craig [EMAIL PROTECTED] Green Bay, WI I have an opportunity to buy an 1985 mercedes 300dt turbo diesel for $2995 with 102,000 miles on it. A friend from church has a 1981 mercedes

RE: [biofuel] Automakers Oppose Increased Fuel Efficiency - SUV question

2003-02-21 Thread harley3
My question is how did a work pickup truck become a Sports Utility vehicle (SUV)?. I am missing that some how. I grew up on a farm, and we always had a truck. We where not part of the upper class. I must admit once we got our first 4 wheel drive, we never went back to 2 wheel drive. The

RE: [biofuel] Behind the Great Divide

2003-02-21 Thread harley3
Keith: I don't have alot of time, but I will save it, and get back to it this weekend. Harley -Original Message- From: Keith Addison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 1:40 PM To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [biofuel] Behind the Great Divide Hello

Re: [biofuel] A List Some Carmakers Don't Covet - and of course no little diesel VWs

2003-02-21 Thread Phil Stevens
Actually, Mark, Corvairs were found in study after study to be no more prone to roll over than other cars of their era. In fact, the NHTSA found them, ironically, to be among the safest cars of their time, due to their wide wheelbase, extremely low center of gravity, and solid construction.

[biofuel] Re: [bio fuel] Using UV to make Bio Diesel ( was stockpiling wvo )

2003-02-21 Thread richard d landen
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Re: [biofuel] newbie questions

2003-02-21 Thread richard d landen
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Re: [biofuel] newbie questions

2003-02-21 Thread Art Corbit
Phil, I'm new to the group but personally I believe there are several ways we could cut way back on our use of fossil fuels in a hurry if we would just get off our butts and do it. There are a number of ways biomass could be used. Fuel cells, wood gas and a number of others. We already have

[biofuel] Re: GM Can't Do It

2003-02-21 Thread Keith Addison
Hi MM For my part, I'm a bit behind, I haven't managed to give this a good read yet, but I intend to. Just one thing to add now... On Thu, 20 Feb 2003 06:22:16 -0800, you wrote: In case you missed this at EV World, I thought it was interesting. I wonder how many people will buy this line.

[biofuel] 1993 VW JEtta Turbo Diesel

2003-02-21 Thread Dan Ross
Hey everybody, I have been looking into whether my car(93 VW Jetta TD) would have an acceptable fuel system without modifications. I called the dealer and they said most of the fuel lines are plastic, but what about the seals in the pump or anywhere else the fuel passes through? Does anybody

[biofuel] Error Message (Humour)

2003-02-21 Thread Appal Energy
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RE: [biofuel] SUV question - Silk Purses out of Sows Ears

2003-02-21 Thread Mark Foltarz
I believe an SUV is defined by the frame on which it is built. This is essentially a truck frame. Being classified as a truck, the SUV also qualifies for a tax deduction that was originally meant for famers and jobbers needing a big vehicle to make a living. Rest assured, the auto makers want

Re: [biofuel] Ethanol Question

2003-02-21 Thread Keith Addison
Hey all, Question about ethanol use in biodiesel batches. I'm planning to made my 1st biodiesel batch from used veg oil in next few weeks. After reading From the fryer to the fuel tank, it seems that methanol creates a more reliable reaction than ethanol, but I like the idea of using ethanol

RE: [biofuel] Latest from my Pal

2003-02-21 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Harley Kieth: I am not trying to create an enemy, Nor am I. but you answer my email the first time two days ago. You left plenty of teeth marks and insults the last time. Maybe you perceived it that way, but there was no personal attack, nor insults, nor any such intentions. I was

Re: [biofuel] A List Some Carmakers Don't Covet - and of course no little diesel VWs

2003-02-21 Thread Keith Addison
Actually, Mark, Corvairs were found in study after study to be no more prone to roll over than other cars of their era. In fact, the NHTSA found them, ironically, to be among the safest cars of their time, due to their wide wheelbase, extremely low center of gravity, and solid construction.