Re: [biofuel] Two-Stage Process Question

2004-08-03 Thread Derek Sceats
Hello Mark, I can mention that from a beginner's perspective, starting with pure vegetable oil and single stage base is a really valuable learning process. It gives you an idea of what outcomes look like, and the shake test provides feedback on the quality of the process. I am still

Re: [biofuel] Two-Stage Process Question

2004-08-03 Thread Ken Provost
on 8/2/04 10:26 AM, Mark Bowman at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Iâve been reading up about the Two-Stage Process for making biodiesel and Iâm thinking of giving it a try.Most of the stuff Iâve read states the ãmore advancedä homebrewers should try it. This doesnât sound difficult at

RE: [biofuel] Re: Two-Stage Process Question

2004-08-03 Thread Mark Bowman
NOTE: The two-stage biodiesel processes are advanced methods, not for novices This is exactly what I'm questioning. Is it the theory and chemistry of biodiesel that a novice is to understand first before attempting the two-stage process, or are the steps for two-stage so

RE: [biofuel] Re: Two-Stage Process Question

2004-08-03 Thread Mark Bowman
Keith, I guess I fired off my reply to your answer a wee bit too quick after reading the links to the discussion groups that you attached I see that the basics is to get a feel of the process and see the correct colors and textures using the process that has the best chance of success, then

[biofuel] Fwd: [wastewatts] Planning a Trade show.

2004-08-03 Thread girl mark
reply direct, he's probably not on this list. Mailing-List: list [EMAIL PROTECTED]; contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivered-To: mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2004 09:37:04 - Subject: [wastewatts] Planning a Trade show. Reply-To:

Re: [biofuel] Re: Lumpy BD

2004-08-03 Thread James Slayden
Thanks, Just seeing how people are stir washing. James On Fri, 30 Jul 2004, Keith Addison wrote: Keith, just a question. How are you doing the stir washing? With a stirrer. Using the pump, or actually using a stirring mechanism? I saw the thread on what Todd was saying about pump

Re: [biofuel] Hybrid vehicle technologies - a question

2004-08-03 Thread Erik Lane
--- Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Donald I have a question about the currently available hybrid vehicles which I have been wondering about for a while. It seems that all the hybrid vehicles currently available have an electric motor connected in varying configurations

Re: [biofuel] Hybrid vehicle technologies - a question

2004-08-03 Thread Donald Allwright
Hi Keith, Yes, the list archives does. :-) First though, there are quite a lot of diesel hybrids, in things like buses, not cars. And of course trains. snip Thanks for your reply - it's now put me much more in the picture. Now I thought I was so cynical about this world that I

Re: [biofuel] Hybrid vehicle technologies - a question

2004-08-03 Thread Donald Allwright
Hi Erik, --- Erik Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Peugeot-Citroen is actually developing a diesel hybrid, and there is information to be found saying that diesel hybrid is the best currently useable technology. Here are some links that I found on google:

[biofuel] NCWM Adopts New Blend Specifications

2004-08-03 Thread Keith Addison
FWIW - National Biodiesel Board Biodiesel Bulletin - August 2, 2004 NCWM Adopts New Blend Specifications The full body of the National Conference on Weights and Measures unanimously adopted a recommendation by the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) to withdraw a proposed requirement

Re: [biofuel] Hybrid vehicle technologies - a question

2004-08-03 Thread Hakan Falk
Hi Donald, Welcome to the rest of the world, all except North America, have worked on a higher use of diesel for many years now. Brazil went the Alcohol way, but seams to pick up biodiesel now again. The interesting thing is that all diesel fuel in Brazil will be minimum B2 from coming

[biofuel] Re: Engine life and cold starting

2004-08-03 Thread cutdownatree2
Teoman, Check out an Accusump, http://www.accusump.com/ I think 12v electric preoiler pumps are made too. They all seem to be expensive though, I think a person could fabricate an accumulator or preoiler for not too much if they are handy. --- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, Teoman Naskali [EMAIL

Re: [biofuel] % diesel used versus amount of wvo available

2004-08-03 Thread steven mesibov
Keith, John, Thanks for the response. Hopefully the Club Sierra will be fairly well controled, if for no other reason than I was invited by one of the directors! :-) As far as the right questions to ask: My approach is that no one solution is going to fix the problem. The problem is far to

[biofuel] Re: Engine life and cold starting

2004-08-03 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Teoman, cutdownatree2 You can find the range of options outlined here: http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_winter.html Biodiesel in winter: Journey to Forever Best wishes Keith Teoman, Check out an Accusump, http://www.accusump.com/ I think 12v electric preoiler pumps are made too.

Re: [biofuel] a question about time and bio diesel!!

2004-08-03 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Mohamed It was discussed recently. This was the final message in the thread, the others are in the table: http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/37220/1/ Extending storage life of biodiesel dear group memes i have a question about the effect of time on Bio diesel i was wandering what will