[Biofuel] Globalization...holiday season definition
Hi all, Just to wind down for the Christmas break, here's something to consider: Question: what is the definition of Globalization? Answer: Princess Diana's death. Question: How come? Answer: An English princess with an Egyptian boyfriend crashes in a French tunnel while riding in a German car with a Dutch engine, driven by a Belgian who was drunk on Scottish whisky, followed closely by Italian paparazzi on Japanese motorcycles; treated by an American doctor, using Brazilian medicines. Further, this is sent to you by a New Zealander, using Bill Gates's technology. You're probably reading this on your computer which uses Taiwanese chips and a Korean monitor, most likely assembled by Bangladeshi workers in a Singapore plant, transported by Indian lorry-drivers, hijacked by Indonesians, unloaded by Sicilian longshoremen, and trucked to you by Mexican illegals That, my friends, is Globalization ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] it looks like soapy milk facts
catalyst was not a factor, only the colder temps came as a new variable, so by the process of elimination Luc - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] it looks like soapy milk facts Legal Eagle: On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 11:52:47 -0500, Legal Eagle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I attribute this mainly to the fact that 1) it was cold in the reactor room 2) I used NaOH not KOH as a catalyst and mixed with the cold temps had solidified. I followed exactly the same procedure in the warmer months, titration the same, 5gr/liter, same WVO and everythinig was fine. Excuse me if I missed it before, but this is the first time I note that you changed catalyst for this last batch of yours. What are the consequences of using too much NaOH? from: http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_make2.html#lye KOH is not as strong as NaOH -- use 1.4 times as much KOH (actually 1.4025 times). Titration is the same, just use a 0.1% KOH solution instead of NaOH solution, and use 1 gm of KOH for every milliliter of 0.1% solution used in the titration. But instead of the basic 3.5 grams of NaOH lye per liter of oil, use 3.5 x 1.4 = 4.9 grams of KOH. So, if your titration was 5 ml, use 5 + 4.9 = 9.9 gm KOH per liter of oil. On Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at 09:56 AM, Handel Callender wrote: the extra lye is to neutralise the FFA's. Too little leaves unchanged FFA's and too much NaOH re-attacks the biodiesel that has been formed, splits the molecule again and makes excess soap. All this is determined in the titration, which we want to get between 8 and 9 as the pH level. Ray Ings ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] I need filters
by your local MB dealer. What is it you want to do ? Luc - Original Message - From: Theo Chadzichristos [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 9:23 PM Subject: [Biofuel] I need filters Hi all, Ive been looking to find a inline pre filter for my diesel benz in which I can replace the filter element but have had trouble finding diesel fuel filters and was wondering if anyone knows where I can get one. Also I found some 100 micron strainers that i plan on getting to pre filter the WVO, does anyone have any experience with these? Also does anyone have any special filters to do a final filtering of the biodiesel before it goes into the tank (like 10 microns or less). Thanks, Theo Chadzichristos ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] veg oil innn gm 5.7---6.2
Of course could be the poster was just ignorant of the situation and should've used the grey matter before leaping off the cliff, but some poeple have the discernment of a toad. Luc - Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 11:33 PM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] veg oil innn gm 5.7---6.2 Buck Please take no notice of this person's sneers, and please accept my apologies for this. The administration has written to him about it offlist. Please don't be discouraged by it, go on posting as before. To all: the background to this is here, if you didn't see it at the time: http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/BIOFUEL/38305/ http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/BIOFUEL/38374/ http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/BIOFUEL/38484/ http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/BIOFUEL/38415/ It's amazing that someone who could write a message like this next could have the gall to criticise someone else's spelling: http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/22474/ Date: 2003-03-16 From: Energy Recovery Subject: Re: [biofuel] War, Bush, and all the other Middle East stuff Keith Addison Journey to Forever KYOTO Pref., Japan http://journeytoforever.org/ Biofuel list owner LLOoottt yyyor ppooiinnn Buck Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:dary hannnah, drivess a 78? chevvy el caminoo, burnsss veg oilll,, that wouald beee the gm 5.7 with roosaaa master,,/stanadynee pumpp,, same as 6.2,, stanadtne was rebuilding early roosa for gm application, it had a shoc coup0ler insid that waass incompatibleee with diesel fuel, it was aaa plastic disc aabobut the sizeee of silver dollar wit sixx holes equallyy apaced. when diesel attacaked this coupllser , it turneddd blackkk, hard, briattle, breaking up ,looked like blaack perpper,,trashed the fuel systemm, also this causedd the cpupler to drive on the pins, also caused the timeingg to retard drasticallly,, roose bout the designnn, and built replacemeanat based on this with stainless steel shock,,, coupler, buck,for the personn wo wants to put his efflujent into the creek,, theree are many thisngsss, with neutral ph that willl drop u in your tracksss as sure as gunshot to the eyebrows, if u want to find out how well wash water in the crk might work, post two line ad in your local newspaper with your intentionsss,,jyour neighborss will let you knoww how wel they thinkk it might workbuck,think of i this way the discharge froam yourr washisng machine mightt be neutra,, want to drink it, dont put anythiang in your water u wouldnt want to drink, somebody does even if theyr cowss, and if so then u or someone drinks it anyawya ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Gas Stations and C-Stores
We have a closed station here in our community as well and it could pose an excellent opportunity to start something (if we can get a few more involved..say a hundred or so). I have thought about this for some time now, especially as we are trying to see how we can get information on production facilities to construct in our area (actually a number of locations in our region). As a lot of Eastern Montana has experienced a decline in population there could be several opportunities for converting closed stations to Bio-fuels. I would like to experiment with a small Ethanol and Bio-Diesel plant here (in the range of 5 to 20 million gallons per year production, enough to make it commercially viable if it worked out and definitely expandable) as I don't see it working any other way. We have a lot of +'s working for us as far a production location goes and the Ag industry here is ripe for new production and new goals and incentives. Anyone with ideas or thoughts are certainly welcome to chime-in or expound upon them. Dave Brockes New Harvest Energy, LLC Sidney, MT [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Phillip Wolfe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Gas Stations and C-Stores I will finally admit to you biofuel readers that I worked at a major petorluem company in the petroeleum distribution and energy business. I worked with up to 10,000 gas stations at one time. It was in this position that I was exposed to gas stations, C-Stores and then later biofuels and biodiesels. I worked at a energy services startup within the petroleum company. We had a great job to market energy conservation services to companies and gas stations in need of energy conservation - on an industrial scale. It was in this position that I was exposed to gas stations, C-Stores and then later biofuels and biodiesels. The C-Store business in the United States is a quite independent group of owners, jobbers and distributors. They own both branded and unbranded gas stations (C-Stores for Convenience Stores). Because they are indpendendtly owned the owner-operators are very enterpreneurial AND more environmental conscious than I ever dreamed. The current challange is the owner-operators depend greatly on the parent petroleum companies for supply of petroleum and knowledge of marketing. But not all of them. There are many independent non-branded gas station C stores. I think there is an oportunity of offer gas station owners another supply stream. A supply stream of biofuels. The problem is that if they are BRANDED with a major petroleum company they will not be allowed to have another pump at the station. I know this because an indpendent mined gas station owner operator in Idaho tried this and his parent petroleum company spanked him. I tried to intervene and help him by hooking him up with a biodiesel supplier but my parent petroleum company told me that this was not within the corporate guidelines because the biodiesel would negate the engine manufacturers warranty. If we can build trust with this group, I think there is an opportunity to start a Starbucks of the gas station business. I say Starbucks because who ever thought that something as simple as coffee could every have another market entrant like Starbucks. I don't think Folgers ever thought this would happen. So us readers in biofuels can do the same. It takes one of us or two of us to start a little gas station but call it a biofuel station. There is a small gas station in my neighborhood in San Leandro, California. It is closed now but I would love to open this as independent with biofuels. It takes money and courage. Maybe each one of you can identify a orphan gas station in your area. And we can change the world step by step. Hey, maybe we call em Orphan Fuels Maybe I am dreaming too much. Merry Christmas. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] I need filters
ahemcough cough http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=3862133192ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT at the bare minimum you can get a good idea of how to build a unit like it...good schematic of how it works.. On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 19:27:17 -0500, Legal Eagle wrote: *NAPA or United Auto Parts. Their dear but they have 'em. Orrr you could go *by your local MB dealer. *What is it you want to do ? *Luc *- Original Message - *From: Theo Chadzichristos [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 9:23 PM *Subject: [Biofuel] I need filters * * * Hi all, * * Ive been looking to find a inline pre filter for my diesel benz in which I * can replace the filter element but have had trouble finding diesel fuel * filters and was wondering if anyone knows where I can get one. Also I * found * some 100 micron strainers that i plan on getting to pre filter the WVO, * does * anyone have any experience with these? Also does anyone have any special * filters to do a final filtering of the biodiesel before it goes into the * tank (like 10 microns or less). * * Thanks, * * Theo Chadzichristos * * * * * * ___ * Biofuel mailing list * [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel * * Biofuel at Journey to Forever: * http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html * * Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): * http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ * * * *___ *Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] *http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel * *Biofuel at Journey to Forever: *http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html * *Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): *http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] I need filters
Hello to all: Thought I would put out how I have been filtering WVO. First I should say that my wvo is very clean and lightly used. One day or at the most two days and filtered on the job. It starts as pure degummed corn oil with no addatives and comes from COSTCO. I collect it and let it settle for a month or so. At which point it is very clear and brite. Some dark carbonated flakes or dust sized particles have settled out. I bought a dual canister water filter from a local hardware store. About 30$. The filter elements are of two types. Twenty micron synthetic yarn wound nominal 20 micron particulate filter, with no charcoal impregnation or any other special characteristics, 2 for 5$. The 5 micron filter is similar, also synthetic but not yarn wound, more like spun rayon or nylon fiber, 2 for 10$. These are household water filters, not oil filters so I don't really know what the micron size would really be. I'm just happy if they don't dissolve or become slimy. So far so good. I run the oil through the 20 then the 5 at a pressure of 60 to 80 psi and the oil flows at a rate of 40 liters in 12 minutes. The pump I used at first was a recycled pump from a carpet cleaner, steam extraction unit. This worked OK but I burned it out by accident. It only went to 50psi. I shopped for other pumps in Granger etc and everything was 2 to 400 $ for a durable hi pressure pump. Then I was at Kragen auto supply and there was a pressure washer on sale for 80$. It went up to 1300psi and claimed to be only usable for pure water. Well I bought one thinking I would try it and return it if it didn't work. I have been using it for 2 months so far. I leave it set up and with oil in it. I have a pressure tank with an air bladder in it. which I pump into. I manually regulate the pressure by turning the pump on and off by hand(sort of a pain) The only problems I have had are that it is not a great suction pump. It will suck oil from a depth of a few feet but only if there is no back pressure. So I have a few valves set up so that when it is priming, there is a free flow or oil back to the dirty oil vesel. I run the pump until all the air is out of the system then direct the oil to the pressure resevor and close the purge valve. So far I have filtered about 60 gallons or so with this pump setup. I only use about 5 to 10 gallons a week. I mix 50/50 with dyno diesel since my MB300TD is not converted yet. I have had no trouble with my regular stock filter, though I am getting ready to take a look at it to see if it is getting fouled. I think a used airless paint sprayer would also be a good bet for filtering. Thats my story and I'm stickin to it. ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Titration problems
Hey, New guy to the bio diesel program here. I am having a problem with titration. I went to a local restaurant and picked up some wvo. I went thru the process and it showed a titration of 8.3. I started completely over and the results were exactly the same. Cool. Rather high though, so I went in search of a new supplier. I brought home two samples from different sources The first sample almost caught on fire on the stove, it looked like used motor oil, very black. The kitchen filled up with smoke and it was kinda hard to breath. Wife wasn't happy. Anyway, onward to better things. The second sample boiled out well. After cooling down, I began the process. With the oil/isopropyl mixture in the tube I checked its ph before adding any lye solution. It read 6.35. I then added 1 ml. lye solution, the ph read 7.36. Cool. Then added .5 ml. and the ph went to 7.46, another .5 ml., ph went to 7.51. Another 1 ml., ph read 7.53, another 1 ml., that's 4 milliliters now, ph read 7.53 again. After that, every time I added 1 ml. I lost 1 hundredth on the ph. At 9 milliliters I was at 7.49. Any body have any thoughts on why I couldn't raise the ph above 7.53, and started loosing after that ? Am I doing something wrong or is this wvo just unusable? I repeated the whole process and the results were the same, couldn't get above 7.53 ph. I reheated the oil to see if there was still some water in it, there was not. Am I doing something wrong or is this oil just unusable? Thanks, Dan ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
RE: [Biofuel] Globalization...holiday season definition
Thanks for the overview... and a world of peace to you. Peggy Hi all, Just to wind down for the Christmas break, here's something to consider: Question: what is the definition of Globalization? Answer: Princess Diana's death. Question: How come? Answer: An English princess with an Egyptian boyfriend crashes in a French tunnel while riding in a German car with a Dutch engine, driven by a Belgian who was drunk on Scottish whisky, followed closely by Italian paparazzi on Japanese motorcycles; treated by an American doctor, using Brazilian medicines. Further, this is sent to you by a New Zealander, using Bill Gates's technology. You're probably reading this on your computer which uses Taiwanese chips and a Korean monitor, most likely assembled by Bangladeshi workers in a Singapore plant, transported by Indian lorry-drivers, hijacked by Indonesians, unloaded by Sicilian longshoremen, and trucked to you by Mexican illegals That, my friends, is Globalization ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Titration problems
Are you using a warm water bath while doing the titration? A chopstick is also handy to continuously stir so that there will be no sepeartion. Secondly, are you using phenolthaline, strips or an electronic PH meter ? If the later, are you using it on battery or wall plug? I have had more success with the battery for some reason. The wall plug gave inconsistent readings such as the ones you are describing, however keeping the mix well blended and the bulb submerged ended up working out , it just took a while longer. It will settle on a reading eventually, but may take a few moments. The WVO I use titrates consistantly at 5gr/liter, but I need another supplier for next season so I will be at it again soon. If you use an electronic PH meter are you calibrating it each time before use ? They tend to go out easily. Sorry to harp on elect. meters, that is the way I did/am doing it. I tried strips but got nowhere. I also tried the phenolthaline but got nowhere with it either, so I am sticking with the battery gizmo. It's not a cheapy so should last for a while :-). Luc - Original Message - From: Daniel Breen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 9:17 PM Subject: [Biofuel] Titration problems Hey, New guy to the bio diesel program here. I am having a problem with titration. I went to a local restaurant and picked up some wvo. I went thru the process and it showed a titration of 8.3. I started completely over and the results were exactly the same. Cool. Rather high though, so I went in search of a new supplier. I brought home two samples from different sources The first sample almost caught on fire on the stove, it looked like used motor oil, very black. The kitchen filled up with smoke and it was kinda hard to breath. Wife wasn't happy. Anyway, onward to better things. The second sample boiled out well. After cooling down, I began the process. With the oil/isopropyl mixture in the tube I checked its ph before adding any lye solution. It read 6.35. I then added 1 ml. lye solution, the ph read 7.36. Cool. Then added .5 ml. and the ph went to 7.46, another .5 ml., ph went to 7.51. Another 1 ml., ph read 7.53, another 1 ml., that's 4 milliliters now, ph read 7.53 again. After that, every time I added 1 ml. I lost 1 hundredth on the ph. At 9 milliliters I was at 7.49. Any body have any thoughts on why I couldn't raise the ph above 7.53, and started loosing after that ? Am I doing something wrong or is this wvo just unusable? I repeated the whole process and the results were the same, couldn't get above 7.53 ph. I reheated the oil to see if there was still some water in it, there was not. Am I doing something wrong or is this oil just unusable? Thanks, Dan ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
RE: [Biofuel] Different weather, was Donation Info
Thank you for the poetry. All any of us can do is move on from here in the spirit of our 'will to good'. Finding solutions starts in the present moment. Peggy Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Different weather, was Donation Info Normal, perhaps, but it doesn't feel normal. My home lies within, or I guess I should say under, what was until quite recently a major flyway for several species of migratory birds. Chief among them, however, is the Canada goose. Like clockwork, with the arrival of cooler weather, we could see them, and of course hear them, noisily making their way south for the winter. For my family, it was part of the changing of the seasons. Not a separate event, but integrated, something we had come to expect I guess. For the first time, this year, I can count the number of flights of Canada geese that I personally saw, on one hand. For my family, that's devastating news. Is this change a result of a larger global shift in weather patterns? I, personally, have no way of knowing, and at the end of the day, don't really care. Do I want things to change back to the way they were so that my and I could once again hear the off-key honking of the wonderfully noisy Canada goose? No, I don't. We have had our time, and we now have beautiful memories of playing in piles of leaves together, goofing off together, and the always favorite chopping and stacking firewood together. All of it enjoyed together, and during quite a large portion of it we had live music! No, we can't go back. If the geese come back our way, great, if not, someone else gets their music for awhile. Can I still work towards ending mankind's negative impacts on the global climatic system? Try and stop me. AntiFossil. I wish you all of whatever tradition the best of the season and I wish the same for my brothers and sisters who do not have a religious tradition. We are all one. Happy Happy, Gustl ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
RE: Fwd: Re: [Biofuel] Nuclear vs coal (Tomas Juknevicius's question)
Please consider those primitive food stuffs that are reported to assist in neutralizing radioactive effects in mammals--blue green algae and fungi among the most recognized as I recall from the Russian accident. Several natural food companies donated both of these food products to disaster area people and although I do not have the reports on hand, I recall that the people who consumed these most basic food ingredients recovered from common fallout symptoms in a timelier manner. Nature always supplies our needs if we know where to look or allow ourselves the versatility to see. Imagination (positive imagery) begets solution. Peggy Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: [Biofuel] Nuclear vs coal (Tomas Juknevicius's question) It is just recycling material on the ground. The background count is not what it was in 1944 Not much is what it was in 1944. And all the fallout from decades of testing will keep being recycled until their half-lives are halved out. Guess it's a good thing that few people leach their caustic for soap making out of their wood ashes anymore. Nothing like upping the ante on exposure levels by soaping down with radioactive soap, or wearing work duds that have been scoured clean with same. Todd Swearingen It is just recycling material on the ground. The background count is not what it was in 1944 Better living through science. Kirk --- Michael Redler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow! I am really surprised at that. ...very interesting! [Further testing of wood ash across the U.S. suggests] that fallout in wood ash 'is a major source of radioactivity released into the environment... Thank you for the enlightenment. Mike Appal Energy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does the burning of wood also cause radioactive emissions? I have no idea. But, I would be surprised. I wouldn't. http://ishgooda.org/nuclear/nuke1.htm ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] wood burning (was Nuclear vs Coal)
Oak Ridge National Lab did a study some years ago as I remember and determined that some dozen or more carcinogens were released from wood burning. Just about everything, it appears, has a bad effect on the environment, even breathing. Glenn Party of Citizens wrote: Does the burning of wood also cause radioactive emissions? POC It doesn't cause them, per se. Back in the 1950's when atmospheric nuclear testing was conducted, some elements, such as strontium 90 (I think, my memory isn't what it used to be) were taken up in plant tissues as these radioactive materials dispersed through the air and settled on or near the ground. Young trees that absorbed these elements during their growing cycles are now at an age where they are big enough for harvest, and burning them would again release these elements into the atmosphere. Most of this radioactivity should be well beyond dangerous by now. Corrections of my factual recall would be appreciated. robert luis rabello The Edge of Justice Adventure for Your Mind http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=9782 Ranger Supercharger Project Page http://www.members.shaw.ca/rabello/ ___ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
RE: [Biofuel] Injector pump trouble was 6.2 Diesel question
I had a problem with my fuel pump and replaced the lift pump on the motor AND installed an electric pump. there is a second fuel filter BEHIND the manifold that was CLOGGIN on my 6.2 right after I started running BioDiesel in the truck. had to replace SEVERAL of those pain in the @$$ filters before I cleaned the lines and tank of dino gunk. if it is not squirting fuel out the injectors, then the rotor may be trashed and the O -rings shot or cloggin stuff. you can get a new pump for about 600 or a used on for 300. I heard there is a company here in texas doing a biodiesel o ring rebuild of the roosa massy pump but I dont know their name. anyone know of a rebuild company specializing in viton or santoprene o rings? mel -Original Message- From: Christopher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed 12/22/2004 6:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Subject:[Biofuel] Injector pump trouble was 6.2 Diesel question Hi to all the members of the group. I have a trouble with my fuel injector pump. It doesn't seem to get fuel to the injectors. I see no problems with the fuel line in and out the injector pump. What could be the problem? Should I bring it to a shop for calibration? I hope you can help me out. Many thanks, Christopher -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2004 11:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Biofuel] 6.2 Diesel question Hi If you find the answer to the GMC 6.2 injector pump, let me know since I like to use biodiesel on a military truck. Thanks ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
RE: [Biofuel] I need filters
A good source for 1 micron ceramic water filters is Aquatic Eco Systems in Apopka Florida www.aquaticeco.com they also have 5 10 and 20 micron filters. if you get the right housing, they can take a huge amount of pressure, though I guess most pumps only put out about 10 psi. I have bought a lot of stuff from these folks and it is WORTH getting a catalog. they sell really good poly tanks as well. mel -Original Message- From: Johnsson Tomas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 1:05 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: VS: [Biofuel] I need filters Hello All, We are using normal water filter housings and filter elements. They are easy to connect in line as they have standard threds (1 pipe connection). The filter element you find down to 5 microns / and they are easy to change and very cheap. We were using 65 micron washable element and then a 10 micron before fuling up. But now we only filter with one 10 micron prior to fuling the cars. Seasonal Greetings from a - 3¡C calm winter weather Finland. Tomas -Alkuperinen viesti- Lhettj: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Puolesta Appal Energy Lhetetty: 21. joulukuuta 2004 7:13 Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aihe: Re: [Biofuel] I need filters Theo, Final filtration prior to tank filling can be done with a bulk fuel filter, the type found on farm and construction fuel oil tanks. They're available in ten micron and look like an oil filter. Available at most NAPA outlets in the US. Filter comes separate from the filter mount. The same can be mounted under a hood, presuming you have enough space. It's probably the least expensive resolution, at about $7.00 US per filter. The plumbing you'd have to concoct. New filters would have to be primed prior to mounting, no different than the factory fuel filter. As for filtering the WVO? Perhaps the least expensive filtration after screening and prior to pumping into a reactor is the ten inch restaurant cone filters. They're rather inexpensive and come in packs of fifty, or cases of five hundred from restaurant supply houses. They actually are a bit of overkill for biodiesel production, as all the particulates generally settle out in the glyc cocktail. Todd Swearingen - Original Message - From: Theo Chadzichristos [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 9:23 PM Subject: [Biofuel] I need filters Hi all, Ive been looking to find a inline pre filter for my diesel benz in which I can replace the filter element but have had trouble finding diesel fuel filters and was wondering if anyone knows where I can get one. Also I found some 100 micron strainers that i plan on getting to pre filter the WVO, does anyone have any experience with these? Also does anyone have any special filters to do a final filtering of the biodiesel before it goes into the tank (like 10 microns or less). Thanks, Theo Chadzichristos ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.818 / Virus Database: 556 - Release Date: 12/17/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.818 / Virus Database: 556 - Release Date: 12/17/2004 ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
RE: [Biofuel] aquatico site...
good stuff we have been leaning towards doing something with algea for biodiesel as one of our feedstocks, this looks like the place...:^) Philip Okey Innovative Energy Solvents LLC Indianpolis, IN [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 02:50:51 -0600, Mel Riser wrote: *A good source for 1 micron ceramic water filters is Aquatic Eco Systems in Apopka Florida * *www.aquaticeco.com * *they also have 5 10 and 20 micron filters. if you get the right housing, they can take a huge amount of pressure, though I guess most pumps only put out about 10 psi. * *I have bought a lot of stuff from these folks and it is WORTH getting a catalog. * *they sell really good poly tanks as well. * *mel * *-Original Message- *From: Johnsson Tomas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 1:05 AM *To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Subject: VS: [Biofuel] I need filters * * *Hello All, * *We are using normal water filter housings and filter elements. They are easy to connect in line as they have standard threds (1 pipe connection). The filter element you find down to 5 microns / and they are easy to change and very cheap. We were using 65 micron washable element and then a 10 micron before fuling up. But now we only filter with one 10 micron prior to fuling the cars. * *Seasonal Greetings from a - 3¡C calm winter weather Finland. * *Tomas * * *-Alkuperinen viesti- *Lhettj: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Puolesta Appal Energy *Lhetetty: 21. joulukuuta 2004 7:13 *Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Aihe: Re: [Biofuel] I need filters * *Theo, * *Final filtration prior to tank filling can be done with a bulk fuel filter, *the type found on farm and construction fuel oil tanks. They're available in *ten micron and look like an oil filter. Available at most NAPA outlets in *the US. Filter comes separate from the filter mount. * *The same can be mounted under a hood, presuming you have enough space. It's *probably the least expensive resolution, at about $7.00 US per filter. The *plumbing you'd have to concoct. New filters would have to be primed prior to *mounting, no different than the factory fuel filter. * *As for filtering the WVO? Perhaps the least expensive filtration after *screening and prior to pumping into a reactor is the ten inch restaurant *cone filters. They're rather inexpensive and come in packs of fifty, or *cases of five hundred from restaurant supply houses. They actually are a bit *of overkill for biodiesel production, as all the particulates generally *settle out in the glyc cocktail. * *Todd Swearingen * *- Original Message - *From: Theo Chadzichristos [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 9:23 PM *Subject: [Biofuel] I need filters * * * Hi all, * * Ive been looking to find a inline pre filter for my diesel benz in which I * can replace the filter element but have had trouble finding diesel fuel * filters and was wondering if anyone knows where I can get one. Also I * found * some 100 micron strainers that i plan on getting to pre filter the WVO, * does * anyone have any experience with these? Also does anyone have any special * filters to do a final filtering of the biodiesel before it goes into the * tank (like 10 microns or less). * * Thanks, * * Theo Chadzichristos * * * * * * ___ * Biofuel mailing list * [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel * * Biofuel at Journey to Forever: * http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html * * Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): * http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ * * *___ *Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] *http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel * *Biofuel at Journey to Forever: *http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html * *Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): *http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ * *___ *Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] *http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel * *Biofuel at Journey to Forever: *http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html * *Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): *http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ * *--- *Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. *Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). *Version: 6.0.818 / Virus Database: 556 - Release Date: 12/17/2004 * * *--- *Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. *Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). *Version: 6.0.818 / Virus Database: 556 - Release Date: 12/17/2004 * *___ *Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] *http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel * *Biofuel at Journey to Forever: *http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html * *Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): *http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing
Re: [Biofuel] Harmonization of the patent system
Please forward this to anyone who values his or her civil liberties. I want to bring everyones attention to the exploratory meeting of the US Patent and Trademark Office to discuss harmonization of the US patent system. The United States is the only country to have a first to invent strategy for the granting of patents (http://www.idearights.com/firsttoinvt.htm). This allows small businesses and individuals with limited resources to participate and receive fair treatment so that credit is given where credit is due. This system has contributed greatly to our country as a leader in technical innovation and has proven to be far more effective that any other system in the world. If harmonization occurs, it would force us into a bureaucratic mess that can keep many inventors from getting legitimate patent rights and can even be prevented from commercialization. When large companies are threatened by the invention of someone with fewer resources, they can keep the inventor in litigation for the life of the patent. It will make it cost prohibitive for people like you and me to apply for a patent as you would be competing with firms that have patent factories churning out every idea that comes to mind with almost limitless legal and financial resources. more than 70% of U.S. origin applications are filed only in the U.S. by small businesses and independent inventors which file 45% of all U.S. origin patents. http://www.inventionconvention.com/inventorsvoice/report/section17.html For those of you who are less familiar with the history of American innovators, you might want to do some research on your own. You can start by searching the origins of the saying the real McCoy (http://www.inventions.org/culture/african/mccoy.html) or looking at the lives of some of our most prolific inventors like Edison and Morse. Some of them had very humble beginnings. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/filmmore/s1.html http://www.northstar.k12.ak.us/schools/ryn/projects/inventors/inventors.html Our current president is in favor of the harmonization treaty. Every day, I am more convinced that our current administration in Washington is one of the most destructive in our nations history. I want to end this message with a bit of irony. Edison, who once slaughtered pigs to support himself, invented the first electric vote recorder. If he were subjected to a harmonized patent system (with todays level of corporate power and influence) in his earlier years, we might have been in the dark a little longer. Mike Redler, Design Engineer and Amateur Inventor ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Biodiesel Additive Article
Hello All, I thought this might be of interest and possibly get a critique from the group. Best wishes, Tim STAMFORD, Conn. --(Business Wire)-- Dec. 21, 2004 -- Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) (OTCBB:CDTI) (AIM:CDT)(AIM:CDTS) announced today tests results showing CDT's Cleaner Burning Biodiesel(TM) fuel blends used with the Platinum Plus(R) fuel borne catalyst (FBC) and a lightly catalyzed diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) produced emission reductions of 51 percent particulates (PM) and 9 percent NOx versus baseline emissions from standard No. 2D fuel. The testing of CDT's biodiesel fuel blends were completed at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio. Speech World Conference tradeshow Call Center CRM Magazinevoip Internet Telephony Magazine voice over ip [December 21, 2004] Clean Diesel Technologies Reports Biodiesel Emission Reductions of 9 Percent NOx and 51 Percent Particulates; Cleaner Burning Biodiesel with Platinum Plus STAMFORD, Conn. --(Business Wire)-- Dec. 21, 2004 -- Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) (OTCBB:CDTI) (AIM:CDT)(AIM:CDTS) announced today tests results showing CDT's Cleaner Burning Biodiesel(TM) fuel blends used with the Platinum Plus(R) fuel borne catalyst (FBC) and a lightly catalyzed diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) produced emission reductions of 51 percent particulates (PM) and 9 percent NOx versus baseline emissions from standard No. 2D fuel. The testing of CDT's biodiesel fuel blends were completed at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio. This combination represents a reduction of over 100 lbs. per year of regulated pollutants from a typical school bus and over 200 lbs. per year for a local delivery vehicle, said President and COO James Valentine. In addition to the more than 50 percent reduction in toxic particulates, the most significant finding was the 9 percent reduction in NOx; typical biodiesel blends can increase NOx by two to four percent, Valentine added. Testing was conducted over triplicate federal transient test cycles on a 1995 Navistar DT-466 engine typical of school bus, beverage and local delivery service fleets. In the first of two test sequences, a blend of 20 percent biodiesel was combined with commercial ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) and the Platinum Plus FBC, and the engine was equipped with a lightly catalyzed DOC. Overall emission reductions were 66 percent HC, 63 percent CO, 9 percent NOx, 51 percent PM and 95 percent SOx. Reductions of over 60 percent were also found in the NO2 fraction of exhaust which is a strong lung irritant and can increase with traditional heavily catalyzed aftertreatment devices. CDT's approach uses a lightly catalyzed DOC which reduces cost and minimizes NO2 formation. In a second test sequence, a blend of 20 percent biodiesel with commercial No. 1D kerosene fuel and the FBC provided emission reductions of four percent NOx and 35 percent PM when the fuel was used alone without any aftertreatment. In areas where ULSD is not yet available, the option of making Cleaner Burning Biodiesel fuel blends using commercial No. 1D and the Platinum Plus FBC should be attractive to fuel marketers and end users. CDT will provide blending instructions and the Platinum Plus FBC to qualified fuel marketers interested in blending licenses. DOCs can be purchased from CDT or other established aftertreatment suppliers. These tests confirm our earlier SwRI test work on engines from Cummins and Detroit Diesel, which showed the ability of Cleaner Burning Biodiesel blends made with Platinum Plus FBC and No. 1D or ULSD to reduce NOx and PM emissions consistently. CDT recently received a patent on Cleaner Burning Biodiesel blends in the United Kingdom, and other U.S. and international patents are issued and pending, added Valentine. About Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. is a specialty chemical company with patented products that reduce emissions from diesel engines while simultaneously improving fuel economy and power. Products include Platinum Plus(R) fuel catalysts, the Platinum Plus Purifier System, and the ARIS(R) 2000 urea injection systems for selective catalytic reduction of NOx. Platinum Plus and ARIS are registered trademarks of Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. For more information, visit CDT at www.cdti.com or contact the company directly. Certain statements in this news release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known or unknown risks, including those detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned
[Biofuel] Climate Change 2004
2004 Among the Hottest Years on Record Dec 16, 2004 By Kevin Gray, Associated Press http://www.enn.com/today.html?id=617 BUENOS AIRES -- The year 2004, punctuated by four powerful hurricanes in the Caribbean and deadly typhoons lashing Asia, was the fourth-hottest on record, extending a trend since 1990 that has registered the 10 warmest years, a U.N. weather agency said Wednesday. The current year was also the most expensive for the insurance industry in coping worldwide with hurricanes, typhoons and other weather-related natural disasters, according to new figures released by U.N. environmental officials. The release of the report by the World Meteorological Organization came as environmental ministers from some 80 countries gathered in Buenos Aires for a United Nations conference on climate change, looking at ways to cut down on greenhouse gases that some say contribute heavily to Earth's warming. Scientists say a sustained increase in temperature change is likely to continue disrupting the global climate, increasing the intensity of storms, potentially drying up farmlands and raising ocean levels, among other things. Michel Jarraud, the World Meteorological Organization secretary-general, said the warming and increased storm activity could not be attributed to any particular cause, but was part of a global warming trend that was likely to continue. Scientists have reported that temperatures across the globe rose an average of 1 degree over the past century with the rate of change since 1976 at roughly three times that over the past 100 years. The World Meteorological Organization said it expects Earth's average surface temperature to rise 0.8 degrees above the normal 57 degrees Fahrenheit in 2004, adding this year to a recent pattern that included the four warmest years on record, with the hottest being 1998. The month of October also registered as the warmest October since accurate readings began in 1861, said the agency, which is responsible for assembling data from meteorologists and climatologists worldwide. During the summer, heat waves in southern Europe pushed temperatures to near-record highs in southern Spain, Portugal and Romania, where thermostats peaked at 104 degrees while the rest of Europe sweltered through above-average temperatures. The extreme weather of 2004 extended to storms. The Caribbean had four hurricanes that reached Category 4 or 5 status -- those capable of causing extreme and catastrophic damage. It was only the fourth time in recent history that so many were recorded. The hurricanes of 2004 caused more than $43 billion in damages in the Caribbean and the United States. The worst damage was on Haiti, where as many as 1,900 people died from flooding and mudslides caused by Tropical Storm Jeanne in September. Japan and the Philippines also saw increased extreme tropical weather, with deadly typhoons lashing both islands. Japan registered a record number of typhoons making landfall this year with 10, while back-to-back storms in the Philippines killed at least 740 people in the wettest year for the globe since 2000, the U.N. agency said. Statistics released at the climate change conference showed that natural disasters across the world in the first 10 months of the year cost the insurance industry just over $35 billion, up from $16 billion in 2003. Munich Re, one of the world's biggest insurance companies, said the United States tallied the highest losses at more than $26 billion, while small developing nations such as the Caribbean islands of Grenada and Grand Cayman were also hit hard. Other parts of the world also witnessed extreme weather, with droughts occurring in the western United States, parts of Africa, Afghanistan, Australia and India. Jarraud, of the U.N. weather agency, said the droughts were part of what appears to be a surge over the last decade. The prolonged rising temperatures and deadly storms were matched by harsh winters in other regions. Peru, Chile, and southern Argentina were all hit with severe cold and snow during June and July. Jarraud said the high temperatures like those seen in parts of Europe this year were expected to inch up in the coming years. Citing recent studies by European climatologists, Jarraud said heat waves in Europe could over the next 50 years become four or five times as frequent as they are now. ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Climate Talks End
Scant Progress on Post-Kyoto as Climate Talks End Dec 18, 2004 By Mary Milliken BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) - U.N. talks on climate change ended Saturday with few steps forward as the United States, oil producers and developing giants slammed the brakes on the European Union's drive for deeper emissions cuts to stop global warming. Although negotiators brokered an 11th-hour agreement on two items, the EU made it clear that the deal fell short of its goal to get talks rolling for after 2012, when the Kyoto protocol to cut greenhouse gases runs out. A lot of people are afraid of discussing the future, said EU head delegate Pieter van Geel, the Dutch environment secretary. His deputy, Yvo de Boer, said negotiations were very tense and almost fell apart in a marathon overnight session. The meeting of nearly 200 nations and 6000 participants started on a high note 12 days ago after Russia's ratification of the Kyoto protocol last month, allowing the treaty to take effect in February with a seven-year delay. Kyoto will cut emissions in industrialized countries by 5 percent from 1990 levels, a first small step. The EU believes it will have to reduce its emissions by at least half by mid-century and mandatory cuts are the preferred method. The EU came to Buenos Aires wanting to narrow differences with the United States, the source of 25 percent of the world's heat-trapping gases, and the large developing economies excluded from Kyoto like China and India. But it soon became clear that Washington was sticking to its 2001 decision to bow out of Kyoto for fear of the impact that mandatory emissions curbs would have on economic growth. Moreover, the delegation reiterated that it would be premature to negotiate for after 2012. The Argentine hosts and the EU found a compromise in the form of a seminar for 2005 for an informal exchange of information rather than talks on a post-Kyoto regime. Some negotiators said, however, that the seminar will surely touch on the future, and that would be positive for a U.N. effort that languished in recent years. Environmental groups said they were frustrated by the results. The outcome is certainly disappointing, said Steve Sawyer, climate expert for Greenpeace. The efforts to move things forward on climate mitigation for reducing gas emissions are very small. 'OPEC PLAYS BIGGER ROLE' While the United States remained intransigent on future talks, the oil-producing nations and Saudi Arabia in particular also thwarted the EU agenda. It would be a big mistake to put this all down to the United States. Not for the first time, the oil-producing countries play a far bigger role than anyone ever gives them credit for, said British Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett. Negotiators had to overcome OPEC resistance to push through a partial climate aid package for developing countries, the most hurt by the rise in world temperatures linked to man-made emissions like carbon dioxide. The developing nations also resisted the EU's agenda, aware that many Europeans believe the fast-growing economies should stop their dirty practices, like coal-intensive industry or burning forests to make way for farming. We are not prepared to discuss reductions in emissions, said Brazilian head delegate Everton Vieira Vargas. The next big moves on climate change may come from British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who has made the issue a cornerstone of his country's G8 presidency in 2005. He will be looking to soften up President Bush on climate and also engage the big developing economies. We hope Blair stands firm, creates a vision for the future and, if he has to, move forward without the Bush administration, said Jennifer Morgan, director of climate change at environmental group WWF. (Additional reporting by Hilary Burke and Juana Casas) ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] US Split with Bush on Emissions
Some States Split with Bush on Emissions The Associated Press 16 December 2004 http://www.truthout.org/docs_04/121804G.shtml As Bush stands firm against emissions controls, some states flirt with Europe on reductions. Two sets of Americans have come here to talk global warming: the United States, opposed to controls on carbon emissions, and a bloc of united states, from Maine to Delaware, that plan to impose them. It's not an in-your-face thing, Kenneth Colburn, helping coordinate the nine-state effort, said of the seeming defiance of the Bush administration. They're doing what they think needs to be done. That may even include linking up with the Europeans in a backdoor trading scheme on emissions although a key Republican says that would meet a lot of skepticism in Congress. The American by-play is taking place at the annual U.N. conference on climate change, where delegates from scores of nations are filling in last-minute details on the Kyoto Protocol, the 1997 pact that takes effect Feb. 16 requiring 30 industrial nations to reduce, by 2012, emissions of greenhouse gases that scientists blame for global warming. The biggest pollutant is carbon dioxide, byproduct of fossil fuel burning by automobile engines, power plants and other industrial operations. The United States is not among the 30. The Bush administration has rejected Kyoto, protesting that it would damage the U.S. economy and that it should also cover poorer nations, such as China and India. But in the pyramid of powers called the U.S. federation, there were other ideas. The United States is 'states' with an 's,' said Fred Butler, a New Jersey public utilities commissioner here for the U.N. conference. The 50 states are 50 laboratories of ideas, he said. More than two dozen U.S. states have taken action individually to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, by ordering cuts in power-plant emissions, for example, and limiting state government purchases of fuel-inefficient sport utility vehicles. Most significantly, California regulators last September ordered the auto industry to trim exhaust levels on cars and light trucks in the state by 25 percent before 2016. Other states may follow if California's move survives a court challenge. In the U.S. Northeast, New York Gov. George Pataki, a Republican, in April 2003 invited other states to develop a regional plan for cap and trade on power-plant emissions of carbon dioxide a system whereby plants that don't use up their reduced quotas of emissions can sell offsets, or credits, to other companies that overshoot their allowances. Under an existing consortium, the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management, eight other states joined in: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and Delaware. Four have Republican governors, four Democratic. Combined, they account for 14 percent of U.S. carbon emissions. A proposed design for the system is expected next April, to be considered and approved by the nine states. Colburn, executive director of the Boston-based consortium, said the states may be trading carbon emission credits in two or three years. It's a question of 'when,' not 'if,' he said. Although the governors want to help ease climate change, there's a host of other environmental, health and economic motivations, Colburn said. For one thing, New York is seeing London take the lead in carbon trading, which may balloon into a multibillion-dollar market. We're missing out on this economic opportunity, he said. The 25-nation European Union launches its own carbon-trading system on Jan. 1, and it has left the door open for outside participants, a possibility the U.S. states are examining. I don't see why our own individual power plants couldn't register and purchase allowances in the European system, Colburn said. The head of the Bush administration delegation to the climate talks was asked about such a merger of U.S. and European markets. We haven't had an opportunity yet to analyze and look at such proposals what it would mean for U.S. law and international law, replied Paula Dobriansky, an undersecretary of state. Republican congressman Joe Barton was less noncommittal. Any international compact involving state governments would have to be approved by Congress, said the Texas lawmaker, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. We would tend to look at it with a lot of skepticism, he said. But Colburn questioned the need for federal authorization, saying any trans-Atlantic trades would be pure commercial transactions, not government-to-government. In some states the plan won't even need legislative approval, but could be enacted via executive regulations, he said. The list of trading states may grow. Washington, Oregon and California, jointly developing plans to control carbon dioxide, are
RE: [Biofuel] aquatico site...
yes they are great folk and really do good customer service. I am doing some aquaponics now and am curious of the algae feed stock. I have down some solar algae ponds and tanks get that way anyway (grin ) if you don't clean them. the tilapia eat it and keep up with most of the issues. you can produce a lot of algae in a very small space if you were just trying to grow algae. what algae has oil in it? mel -Original Message- From: Philip S. Okey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 6:25 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Biofuel] aquatico site... good stuff we have been leaning towards doing something with algea for biodiesel as one of our feedstocks, this looks like the place...:^) Philip Okey Innovative Energy Solvents LLC Indianpolis, IN [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 02:50:51 -0600, Mel Riser wrote: *A good source for 1 micron ceramic water filters is Aquatic Eco Systems in Apopka Florida * *www.aquaticeco.com * *they also have 5 10 and 20 micron filters. if you get the right housing, they can take a huge amount of pressure, though I guess most pumps only put out about 10 psi. * *I have bought a lot of stuff from these folks and it is WORTH getting a catalog. * *they sell really good poly tanks as well. * *mel * *-Original Message- *From: Johnsson Tomas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 1:05 AM *To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Subject: VS: [Biofuel] I need filters * * *Hello All, * *We are using normal water filter housings and filter elements. They are easy to connect in line as they have standard threds (1 pipe connection). The filter element you find down to 5 microns / and they are easy to change and very cheap. We were using 65 micron washable element and then a 10 micron before fuling up. But now we only filter with one 10 micron prior to fuling the cars. * *Seasonal Greetings from a - 3¡C calm winter weather Finland. * *Tomas * * *-Alkuperinen viesti- *Lhettj: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Puolesta Appal Energy *Lhetetty: 21. joulukuuta 2004 7:13 *Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Aihe: Re: [Biofuel] I need filters * *Theo, * *Final filtration prior to tank filling can be done with a bulk fuel filter, *the type found on farm and construction fuel oil tanks. They're available in *ten micron and look like an oil filter. Available at most NAPA outlets in *the US. Filter comes separate from the filter mount. * *The same can be mounted under a hood, presuming you have enough space. It's *probably the least expensive resolution, at about $7.00 US per filter. The *plumbing you'd have to concoct. New filters would have to be primed prior to *mounting, no different than the factory fuel filter. * *As for filtering the WVO? Perhaps the least expensive filtration after *screening and prior to pumping into a reactor is the ten inch restaurant *cone filters. They're rather inexpensive and come in packs of fifty, or *cases of five hundred from restaurant supply houses. They actually are a bit *of overkill for biodiesel production, as all the particulates generally *settle out in the glyc cocktail. * *Todd Swearingen * *- Original Message - *From: Theo Chadzichristos [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 9:23 PM *Subject: [Biofuel] I need filters * * * Hi all, * * Ive been looking to find a inline pre filter for my diesel benz in which I * can replace the filter element but have had trouble finding diesel fuel * filters and was wondering if anyone knows where I can get one. Also I * found * some 100 micron strainers that i plan on getting to pre filter the WVO, * does * anyone have any experience with these? Also does anyone have any special * filters to do a final filtering of the biodiesel before it goes into the * tank (like 10 microns or less). * * Thanks, * * Theo Chadzichristos * * * * * * ___ * Biofuel mailing list * [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel * * Biofuel at Journey to Forever: * http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html * * Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): * http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ * * *___ *Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] *http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel * *Biofuel at Journey to Forever: *http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html * *Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): *http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ * *___ *Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] *http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel * *Biofuel at Journey to Forever: *http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html * *Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): *http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ * *--- *Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. *Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). *Version: 6.0.818 /
Re: [Biofuel] Harmonization of the patent system
You didn't explain what harmonization would entail that would curb the rights of inventors. Todd Swearingen - Original Message - From: Michael Redler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:21 AM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Harmonization of the patent system Please forward this to anyone who values his or her civil liberties. I want to bring everyone's attention to the exploratory meeting of the US Patent and Trademark Office to discuss harmonization of the US patent system. The United States is the only country to have a first to invent strategy for the granting of patents (http://www.idearights.com/firsttoinvt.htm). This allows small businesses and individuals with limited resources to participate and receive fair treatment so that credit is given where credit is due. This system has contributed greatly to our country as a leader in technical innovation and has proven to be far more effective that any other system in the world. If harmonization occurs, it would force us into a bureaucratic mess that can keep many inventors from getting legitimate patent rights and can even be prevented from commercialization. When large companies are threatened by the invention of someone with fewer resources, they can keep the inventor in litigation for the life of the patent. It will make it cost prohibitive for people like you and me to apply for a patent as you would be competing with firms that have patent factories churning out every idea that comes to mind with almost limitless legal and financial resources. .more than 70% of U.S. origin applications are filed only in the U.S. by small businesses and independent inventors which file 45% of all U.S. origin patents. http://www.inventionconvention.com/inventorsvoice/report/section17.html For those of you who are less familiar with the history of American innovators, you might want to do some research on your own. You can start by searching the origins of the saying .the real McCoy (http://www.inventions.org/culture/african/mccoy.html) or looking at the lives of some of our most prolific inventors like Edison and Morse. Some of them had very humble beginnings. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/filmmore/s1.html http://www.northstar.k12.ak.us/schools/ryn/projects/inventors/inventors.html Our current president is in favor of the harmonization treaty. Every day, I am more convinced that our current administration in Washington is one of the most destructive in our nation's history. I want to end this message with a bit of irony. Edison, who once slaughtered pigs to support himself, invented the first electric vote recorder. If he were subjected to a harmonized patent system (with today's level of corporate power and influence) in his earlier years, we might have been in the dark a little longer. Mike Redler, Design Engineer and Amateur Inventor ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Time Magazine: Rewarding Incompentence
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Re: [Biofuel] Harmonization of the patent system
Hi Todd, I thought I did (below). When large companies are threatened by the invention of someone with fewer resources, they can keep the inventor in litigation for the life of the patent. It will make it cost prohibitive for people like you and me to apply for a patent as you would be competing with firms that have 'patent factories' churning out every idea that comes to mind with almost limitless legal and financial resources. I'm wondering if I'm not explaining this directly enough (I'm not being sarcastic). I alluded to curbing ones rights as being prohibited by a lack of resources or by being bullied by those who have an abundance of resources. I'm wondering if there are more legal aspects (direct legislation) that limits the rights of individuals. Do you have any information in that regard? Thanks, Mike Appal Energy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Michael, You didn't explain what harmonization would entail that would curb the rights of inventors. Todd Swearingen - Original Message - From: Michael Redler To: Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:21 AM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Harmonization of the patent system Please forward this to anyone who values his or her civil liberties. I want to bring everyone's attention to the exploratory meeting of the US Patent and Trademark Office to discuss harmonization of the US patent system. The United States is the only country to have a first to invent strategy for the granting of patents (http://www.idearights.com/firsttoinvt.htm). This allows small businesses and individuals with limited resources to participate and receive fair treatment so that credit is given where credit is due. This system has contributed greatly to our country as a leader in technical innovation and has proven to be far more effective that any other system in the world. If harmonization occurs, it would force us into a bureaucratic mess that can keep many inventors from getting legitimate patent rights and can even be prevented from commercialization. When large companies are threatened by the invention of someone with fewer resources, they can keep the inventor in litigation for the life of the patent. It will make it cost prohibitive for people like you and me to apply for a patent as you would be competing with firms that have patent factories churning out every idea that comes to mind with almost limitless legal and financial resources. .more than 70% of U.S. origin applications are filed only in the U.S. by small businesses and independent inventors which file 45% of all U.S. origin patents. http://www.inventionconvention.com/inventorsvoice/report/section17.html For those of you who are less familiar with the history of American innovators, you might want to do some research on your own. You can start by searching the origins of the saying .the real McCoy (http://www.inventions.org/culture/african/mccoy.html) or looking at the lives of some of our most prolific inventors like Edison and Morse. Some of them had very humble beginnings. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/filmmore/s1.html http://www.northstar.k12.ak.us/schools/ryn/projects/inventors/inventors.html Our current president is in favor of the harmonization treaty. Every day, I am more convinced that our current administration in Washington is one of the most destructive in our nation's history. I want to end this message with a bit of irony. Edison, who once slaughtered pigs to support himself, invented the first electric vote recorder. If he were subjected to a harmonized patent system (with today's level of corporate power and influence) in his earlier years, we might have been in the dark a little longer. Mike Redler, Design Engineer and Amateur Inventor ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Time Magazine: Rewarding Incompentence
It is sad, but I thought that the choice of the man of the year was not built on good honorable deeds, but more based on the massive effects of the deeds. After all, Hitler was also chosen once, as the Times man of the year, so why not GWB? Hakan At 06:01 PM 12/22/2004, you wrote: http://www.tompaine.com/articles/rewarding_incompetence.php ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Time Magazine: Rewarding Incompentence
- Original Message - From: Hakan Falk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 12:29 PM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Time Magazine: Rewarding Incompentence It is sad, but I thought that the choice of the man of the year was not built on good honorable deeds, but more based on the massive effects of the deeds. After all, Hitler was also chosen once, as the Times man of the year, As was Stalin (twice). so why not GWB? Funny how birds of a feather... but that's not fair, Hitler at least actually did serve in the military. Luc Hakan At 06:01 PM 12/22/2004, you wrote: http://www.tompaine.com/articles/rewarding_incompetence.php ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
RE: [Biofuel] Injector pump trouble was 6.2 Diesel questionXXX
body, on the fraont of the pumpl is a right angle bras fitting which is fuell retaurn line to the tank,, its on the squaare cover of the top of the pump,, under the right angle is the paressure regulator valv and check valve, it iss an 1/8 glass ball, if u can blow thru it in any direction with your moutha,, then it is not capable of holding thi five to seven if you pull this fuel returna line and turn the engine ,does fule comeee from the hole,, ok, nesxt,, on the fuel inline delivered,, there is aan electriaclall solenoidd in the cover, just under the vcoverr,, does it open when the elcedtrical ign circauit is energized,,, when u pulll the cover, does it have anayting looks like pepperrr inside the pump, andy at all is sign of failure,, thisi is the train,, is fuel gettig to the injeaction pump is it getting tharu the solenoid,, is the frelif valvee holding the pressure,, 5 to seven, is the pump trashy inside, is the filater plugged, it may very webee the sock strainer onn the pickkup inside the tank,,, they were notoraious for plugging with straight diesel, the nylon sock swelled shut,,, p replace the sock if it is bad with fine mesh staianless soldered screen, if u email me i will send u a fault tree, logic tree to use for tracking possiblee proablems,buck, _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: Re[2]: [Biofuel] Donation Info
Hello Gustl, - Original Message - From: Gustl Steiner-Zehender [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 11:22 PM Subject: Re[2]: [Biofuel] Donation Info Hallo Keith, Again, no thanks necessary. This is a pure pleasure for me. snip I think that at this time of the year there are holidays nearly worldwide. Were I not a religious person I would still be thankful for the cold quiet and beauty of winter which gives the land a time of rest and stillness, at least in the northern climates. Winter is my favorite time of year. I do miss the snow we once had when I was a child. We have hardly been able to ski for the last 15 years or so unless we went farther north. When I was younger we had the snow from November through to sometimes mid-March.There is something very restful about going out in the dark and checking up on and caring for the animals. Nothing quite beats the cold, quiet, peaceful winter night. Then after seeing that they have sufficient food and water to get them through the night one is able to come into the house, load the wood into the furnace for the night, and enjoy the warmth and rest. Winter is a period of stillnes, rest and contemplation and a preparation for nature's cyclic renewal. Reminds me of Keat's St. Agnes Eve and his unforgettable word pictures. Ah, bitter chill it was, The owl for all its feathers was acold the hare ran limping through the frozen grass. And numb were the beadsman's fingers as he told the rosary The interiors in northern climes are all the warmer as a result. Winter is also much more pleasant in the balmier south than the hotter summer. Chennai for instance is 18-26 Deg C in Dec- Feb, and hosts one of the largest classical music and dance jamboress in the world. We have over 3000 of these fixtures dotted across town spread over 50 days. and most of them for free. There is a huge influx of Carnatic music aficianados from all over the globe during this time and the festive if chaotic schedule is simply overwhelming. We also have a strong tradition of exhilerating early morning (~5 AM) temple poojas during the Tamil lunar month of Marghazi (15 Dec to 15 Jan). I wish you all of whatever tradition the best of the season and I wish the same for my brothers and sisters who do not have a religious tradition. We are all one. Wish us all, from whatever cultural and religious tradition or not, the best of the very best season of the year. Regards. balaji Happy Happy, Gustl snip ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Injector pump trouble was 6.2 Diesel questionXXX
Merry Christmas Buck ( all celebrating Christmas), could you send the flow chart to someone to put on the web? This looks like a great resource. (Do you have one for the Bosch rotary pump also?) regards Doug On Thursday 23 December 2004 5:29, Buck Williams wrote: severa thisngs, that pump wants 5 to seven psi fuel inside thee pump body, on the fraont of the pumpl is a right angle bras fitting which is fuell retaurn line to the tank,, its on the squaare cover of the top of the pump,, under the right angle is the paressure regulator valv and check valve, it iss an 1/8 glass ball, if u can blow thru it in any direction with your moutha,, then it is not capable of holding thi five to seven if you pull this fuel returna line and turn the engine ,does fule comeee from the hole,, ok, nesxt,, on the fuel inline delivered,, there is aan electriaclall solenoidd in the cover, just under the vcoverr,, does it open when the elcedtrical ign circauit is energized,,, when u pulll the cover, does it have anayting looks like pepperrr inside the pump, andy at all is sign of failure,, thisi is the train,, is fuel gettig to the injeaction pump is it getting tharu the solenoid,, is the frelif valvee holding the pressure,, 5 to seven, is the pump trashy inside, is the filater plugged, it may very webee the sock strainer onn the pickkup inside the tank,,, they were notoraious for plugging with straight diesel, the nylon sock swelled shut,,, p replace the sock if it is bad with fine mesh staianless soldered screen, if u email me i will send u a fault tree, logic tree to use for tracking possiblee proablems,buck, ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Gas Stations and C-Stores
Dear Dave (and Biofuelers): The Central United States region presents a a plausible opportunity. It is quite well known in the traditional petroleum industry that there is a general lack of traditional petroleum refining facilities in the Central US. This became evident when petroleum refiners had to consider converting their refining plants to produce Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) and also oxygenated passenger and commercial fuels. To convert a refining plant to produce ULSD costs money and the Central US is composed of mainly independent jobbers and independent second tier refiners who have to invest millions of dollars to convert plants. I know this because in my seat as secretary of the Transporation Commitee and Engine/Fuels/Lubes Subcommittee, of Operation Clean Air in the San Joaquin Valley, CA, my president asked me to conduct research into this area. What I discovered was that the Central US is a very fuel constrained region. (The cost to convert is one of the many variables why the US as a whole is struggling with adopting a standardized ULSD approach to meet EPA and then the gold plated CAL-EPA/CARB standards. The devil is always in the details). Therefore, yes, Dave is from this area and probably anecdotally sees the opportunity. In California, I see the same thing. The only challange I see is the cost of captial, access to capital, and then building up the demand and mass momentum. I am sorry to readers that I sound so business-like and capitalistic-like. During my tenure with C-stores, I also realized that indpendent C-Store gas station owners are at the mercy of the local jobber and distributor. For example, in the Westside region of San Joaquin Valley, one gas station owner could not get a load of passneger fuel supply from his local distributor, but another gas station owner 12 miles away could and at a lower wholesale price. The petroluem company cannot really get involved in local pricing issues due to federal regulations. The main point is that if the market has a reasonable alternative liquid fuel (in addition to all the other non-liqued clean fuels) then there is an opportunity. I will supply references to this research if needed. Any thoughts appreciated. Phillip Wolfe --- Dave Brockes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Biofuelers, We have a closed station here in our community as well and it could pose an excellent opportunity to start something (if we can get a few more involved..say a hundred or so). I have thought about this for some time now, especially as we are trying to see how we can get information on production facilities to construct in our area (actually a number of locations in our region). As a lot of Eastern Montana has experienced a decline in population there could be several opportunities for converting closed stations to Bio-fuels. I would like to experiment with a small Ethanol and Bio-Diesel plant here (in the range of 5 to 20 million gallons per year production, enough to make it commercially viable if it worked out and definitely expandable) as I don't see it working any other way. We have a lot of +'s working for us as far a production location goes and the Ag industry here is ripe for new production and new goals and incentives. Anyone with ideas or thoughts are certainly welcome to chime-in or expound upon them. Dave Brockes New Harvest Energy, LLC Sidney, MT [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Phillip Wolfe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Gas Stations and C-Stores I will finally admit to you biofuel readers that I worked at a major petorluem company in the petroeleum distribution and energy business. I worked with up to 10,000 gas stations at one time. It was in this position that I was exposed to gas stations, C-Stores and then later biofuels and biodiesels. I worked at a energy services startup within the petroleum company. We had a great job to market energy conservation services to companies and gas stations in need of energy conservation - on an industrial scale. It was in this position that I was exposed to gas stations, C-Stores and then later biofuels and biodiesels. The C-Store business in the United States is a quite independent group of owners, jobbers and distributors. They own both branded and unbranded gas stations (C-Stores for Convenience Stores). Because they are indpendendtly owned the owner-operators are very enterpreneurial AND more environmental conscious than I ever dreamed. The current challange is the owner-operators depend greatly on the parent petroleum companies for supply of petroleum and knowledge of marketing. But not all of them. There are many independent non-branded gas station C stores. I think there is an oportunity of offer gas station owners another supply stream. A
[Biofuel] Injector pump trouble was 6.2 Diesel question
Hi to all the members of the group. I have a trouble with my fuel injector pump. It doesn't seem to get fuel to the injectors. I see no problems with the fuel line in and out the injector pump. What could be the problem? Should I bring it to a shop for calibration? I hope you can help me out. Many thanks, Christopher -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2004 11:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Biofuel] 6.2 Diesel question Hi If you find the answer to the GMC 6.2 injector pump, let me know since I like to use biodiesel on a military truck. Thanks ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
