[Biofuel] thanks

2005-08-25 Thread terzakis
Dear Prof Allen, Keith, et Al With your help i made my dream possible. I received my MSc in Environmental Engineering, and my diploma is titled: Process development for biodiesel production from waste edible oils and quality control of the produced alternative fuel. My achivement however which i

Re: [Biofuel] Q. about Commerce in Somolia [was] US shuts down Somalia internet

2005-08-25 Thread Keith Addison
Hi again Mike Thanks for the links. OK...Somalia. ...a place where no industrialized country has recognized a coherent government in 13 years and where these countries usually have no hesitation in calling it anarchy. I don't totally disagree. Perhaps even several different kinds of anarchy.

Re: [Biofuel] Q. about Commerce in Somolia [was] US shuts down Somalia internet

2005-08-25 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Mike First of all, now that I look: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/africa/newsid_1775000/1775865.stm BBC News | AFRICA | Tuesday, 22 January, 2002, 19:14 GMT Internet returns to Somalia There's some useful information there in a sidebar, Somalia, land in turmoil. OK...Somalia.

Re: [Biofuel] switchable permanent magnets? was Magnetic boots

2005-08-25 Thread Chris Lloyd
How do you turn off a permanent magnet electronically? Hi Tallex, permanent magnets are laid in the track and used by the signalling system on British Rail. (AWS) To turn off the permanent magnet the electro magnet which lays along side the permanent is activated and swamps the magnetic field.

Re: [Biofuel] Iran's Nuclear Program

2005-08-25 Thread Joe Street
robert luis rabello wrote: Joe Street wrote: Really? When was the last time you bought lumber in Canada? I built a house with Canadian lumber just three years ago and did not see any of the problems you report. There are still a number of new homes going up in

Re: [Biofuel] thanks

2005-08-25 Thread bob allen
Congratulations Stelios, I think you made a wise decision on your thesis work. It looks like you will be in demand. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Prof Allen, Keith, et Al With your help i made my dream possible. I received my MSc in Environmental Engineering, and my diploma is titled: Process

Re: [Biofuel] Iran's Nuclear Program

2005-08-25 Thread robert luis rabello
Joe Street wrote: Well perhaps if you live in the west where lumber supply is most plentiful the situation is different. It wouldn't surprise me to learn that the western provinces also keep the best wood and ship the crap to the east since they have the attitude towards queens park that

Re: [Biofuel] Magnetic boots

2005-08-25 Thread Wes Moore
Hi Bob I really hope you are wrong about this. He seems to be such a kind old gentleman. I agree that some of his assertions seem to be way out there, but when I look at all of the other things that we all don't seem to understand, I try to live with an open mind. Wish I could remember the name

Re: [Biofuel] What has the world come to

2005-08-25 Thread John Hayes
Is the source for this correct ? It might be good to cite the source if we are going to assasinate not only a living person but also a man's character. If you have the original source for this information then maybe we should post it here to help clear this up. Just a thought... Clif

Re: [Biofuel] help getting started - was Re: (no subject)

2005-08-25 Thread don lyon
Hello there Keith and how are things? Listen I was wondering if maybe you might know of anybody in Yucca Valley,Ca or Palm Springs area that is involved in making their own bio-diesel. Like I have been saying I don't have the brain power to try this on my own but if there was such a person close

Re: [Biofuel] Magnetic boots

2005-08-25 Thread Wes Moore
Hi Joe I am from near Ottawa, 6 hours from you.  The magic, I think is not in the magnet, but in the universe.  I hope that you can take all that you know about magnets, and program your mind to understand there is possible that much times 400 more to be known.  Wasnt it Einstein who

Re: [Biofuel] thanks

2005-08-25 Thread Keith Addison
Stelios, that's great! Congratulations! Dear Prof Allen, Keith, et Al With your help i made my dream possible.I received my MSc in Environmental Engineering, and my diploma is titled:Process development for biodiesel production from waste edible oils and qualitycontrol of the produced

Re: [Biofuel] help getting started - was Re: (no subject)

2005-08-25 Thread Keith Addison
Hello there Keith and how are things? Listen I was wondering if maybe you might know of anybody in Yucca Valley,Ca or Palm Springs area Me? I live in Japan. Anyway, you don't need anyone to hold your hand, most biodieselers didn't have, and very many of them had very much less information to

Re: [Biofuel] What has the world come to

2005-08-25 Thread robert luis rabello
Clif Caldwell wrote: I to sadly have heard the quote out of his own mouth. Then you should be able to tell the tree by its fruit! This is not the first time Pat Robertson has inserted his foot into his rather large mouth. I have also heard his contrite apology. Here's

Re: [Biofuel] What has the world come to

2005-08-25 Thread Clif Caldwell
John Hayes wrote: Is the source for this correct ? It might be good to cite the source if we are going to assasinate not only a living person but also a man's character. If you have the original source for this information then maybe we should post it here to help clear this up. Just a

[Biofuel] temperate oilseed tree?

2005-08-25 Thread Erik Andelman
Hello all, Does anyone know of a temperate (USDA zone 6b) oilseed tree? Might as well get some planted now. Thanks, Erik ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org

Re: [Biofuel] What has the world come to

2005-08-25 Thread Clif Caldwell
robert luis rabello wrote: Clif Caldwell wrote: I to sadly have heard the quote out of his own mouth. Then you should be able to tell the tree by its fruit! This is not the first time Pat Robertson has inserted his foot into his rather large mouth. I have also heard

[Biofuel] Removing water from WVO

2005-08-25 Thread Manzo, Emil
Greetings. Has anyone tried using an absorptive polymer to remove water from WVO? It is a cheap product that is used in sandy soils to increase water retention for plants. It is also used in products that remove water from the bottom of fuel tanks at gas stations. I think one brand is

Re: [Biofuel] WVO collector and restaurant threatened by rendering company

2005-08-25 Thread lendzian_michael
Hi, the information I mentioned about Michigan was drawn for communications in this list serve from months ago. The list archives (should) have several Michigan residents discussing the situation with grease collection in the state of Michigan. There was one gentlemen who resided near Lansing,

Re: [Biofuel] temperate oilseed tree?

2005-08-25 Thread Keith Addison
Hello all, Does anyone know of a temperate (USDA zone 6b) oilseed tree? Might as well get some planted now. Thanks, Erik Hello Erik Try these databases: NewCrop SearchEngine at the Center for New Crops Plant Products at Purdue University -- Search for oil. Results: The following pages

[Biofuel] Europe Adopts Biodiesel - Jatropha

2005-08-25 Thread F. Desprez
http://www.ecoworld.org/Home/Articles2.cfm?TID=356http://www.ecowor ld.org/Home/Articles2.cfm?TID=356 Europe Adopts Biodiesel CAN AN AFRICAN BEAN CRACK EUROPE'S BIODIESEL BLOCKAGE? By Candida Jones A row of Jatropha trees - plants with potential to alleviate fuel shortages Editor's Note:

Re: [Biofuel] What has the world come to

2005-08-25 Thread robert luis rabello
Clif Caldwell wrote: Point taken Whether or not I trust Pat Robertson has nothing to do with my reticence to question his relationship with his creator. Unfortunately I failed Deity 101 in school and therefore am unlikely to ever assume that role. They offer that class

Re: [Biofuel] Venezuela Oil Shipments to China Up Markedly, State Oil Firm Says

2005-08-25 Thread Appal Energy
Gee, I wonder why it is that there's a feeling of complicity between other nations that might give cause to minor or major interuptions of oil flow to the US? Perhaps Castro et al have finally seized upon the one weapon that can bring the US Goliath at least down to its knees expeditiously.

Re: [Biofuel] WVO collector and restaurant threatened by rendering company

2005-08-25 Thread Appal Energy
Frieda, Haulers have only three legitimate complaints with greasel owners and biodiesel brewers that approach a level of legality, at least relative to their involvement. 1) If a restauranteur has signed a contract with a hauler or renderer that stipulates that all fats and oils coming from

Re: [Biofuel] Cindy Sheehan: Still Not Worth It

2005-08-25 Thread Appal Energy
No, Casey's sacrifice was not worth it and George needs to do more than wave his flag and manipulate our sense of patriotism. He needs to march his girls to a recruitment center and send them to Iraq to fight the terrorists that his moronic and callous foreign policies have recruited

Re: [Biofuel] Cindy Sheehan: Still Not Worth It

2005-08-25 Thread John Hayes
Appal Energy wrote: No, Casey's sacrifice was not worth it and George needs to do more than wave his flag and manipulate our sense of patriotism. He needs to march his girls to a recruitment center and send them to Iraq to fight the terrorists that his moronic and callous foreign

Re: [Biofuel] WVO collector and restaurant threatened by rendering company

2005-08-25 Thread Ken Provost
--- Appal Energy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The easiest solution is for the homebrewer or greaseler to pre-arrange supplying the same type of container(s) at no charge to the restaurant when any existing contract is about to expire and service them regularly. The problem usually found

[Biofuel] too little..too late - increased fuel efficiency crumbs better than nothing?

2005-08-25 Thread Alt.EnergyNetwork
too little, too late.. fuel efficiency crumbs better than nothing? Bush administration makes a meek attempt to address vehicle fuel efficiency, exempting Hummers! Bush Administration Sets New Fuel Standards http://www.alternate-energy.net/bush_new_efficiency05.html

Re: [Biofuel] Removing water from WVO

2005-08-25 Thread Wes Moore
Hi Emil Not me, but I do have 3  500ml samples of waste canola oil from a chip wagon.  They have been sitting for about a week at room temperature with about 1 to 3 teaspoons of alum dropped in and stirred (not shaken or pumped) .  The results look good but I have nothing to report.  If

[Biofuel] South Carolina biodieselers ?

2005-08-25 Thread Clif Caldwell
I'm just beginning to put together my processor and was wondering if anyone in South Carolina might be doing this. I would love to see an actual processor in action. It would also be nice to have some regional help on how and who to approach for their WVO. Thanks, Clif

[Biofuel] DSE web site

2005-08-25 Thread William Adams
Is DSE a believable site - has anyone had experience with them? My first thought is that anything seeming too good to be true usually is. http://www.dieselsecret/com/products.htm ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org

Re: [Biofuel] Cindy Sheehan: Still Not Worth It

2005-08-25 Thread Clif Caldwell
John Hayes wrote: Appal Energy wrote: No, Casey's sacrifice was not worth it and George needs to do more than wave his flag and manipulate our sense of patriotism. He needs to march his girls to a recruitment center and send them to Iraq to fight the terrorists that his moronic

[Biofuel] Avocado oil?

2005-08-25 Thread Sir Woody Hackswell
I see that avocado trees are one of the most productive per ha... but which part is used to calculate the oil yield? The pit/stone or the part you eat? Or both? http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_yield.html -- -Sir Woody Hackswell ___ Biofuel

Re: [Biofuel] Removing water from WVO

2005-08-25 Thread ROY Washbish
Emil I was thinking about something like that a few months ago but stayed away from it because I felt that this forum would have covered it already if it was worth doing. The minds here are great and that product is not new. I guess I will join you in venturing into that area. Thanks for

Re: [Biofuel] (no subject)

2005-08-25 Thread Scott Yancey
I'm pretty new here. Hello all: Question: 1. Is there a requirement to use a red gas can for biofuel (yellow for diesel)? 2. How does an apartment dweller create fuel in his or her small space? Scott - Original Message - From: Gary Shenberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[Biofuel] Looking for someone in Phoenix AZ. (USA) area making Biodiesel

2005-08-25 Thread Hurley, Edward R
List, I wish to set-up a processor at my home for personal use making ~ 36 gals. a week. I am looking for someone in the Phoenix Arizona (USA) area who has been successfully making Biodiesel (preferably WVO) and is willing to let me see their set-up to talk about the construction /

Re: [Biofuel] Removing water from WVO

2005-08-25 Thread Mike Weaver
I ran some WVO into which I added a measured amout of water through a slow filter filled with silica beads and it worked pretty well removing the water. I haven't yet tried heating it to see if it pops but visually it looks like it worked. -Mike Manzo, Emil wrote: Greetings. Has anyone

Re: [Biofuel] What has the world come to

2005-08-25 Thread Keith Addison
http://www.counterpunch.com/jacobs08252005.html August 24, 2005 Who Would Jesus Assassinate? Hugo Chavez and the Men Who Claim to Speak for Jesus By RON JACOBS You know, when I was growing up as a Catholic, I was given many differing views of Jesus Christ. Virtually all of them were

Re: [Biofuel] DSE web site

2005-08-25 Thread Keith Addison
Is DSE a believable site - has anyone had experience with them? My first thought is that anything seeming too good to be true usually is. http://www.dieselsecret/com/products.htm Bob, do you TYPE urls??? Oh well, no harm that it's broken. PLEASE DON'T FIX IT! We recently had this comment

Re: [Biofuel] Looking for someone in Phoenix AZ. (USA) area making Biodiesel

2005-08-25 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Ed List, I wish to set-up a processor at my home for personal use making ~ 36 gals. a week. I am looking for someone in the Phoenix Arizona (USA) area who has been successfully making Biodiesel (preferably WVO) and is willing to let me see their set-up to talk about the construction

Re: [Biofuel] Removing water from WVO

2005-08-25 Thread Keith Addison
Have a look at what Dale says about it here: Removing the water http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_make.html#water Best wishes Keith Emil I was thinking about something like that a few months ago but stayed away from it because I felt that this forum would have covered it already if it

Re: [Biofuel] Robertson / Chavez story on CNN

2005-08-25 Thread Mike Weaver
Hakan, not to bust your chops, but don't you think your remark was a little offensive? I mean apes are pretty smart and generally live in a fairly harmonious family unit. I think perhaps you were thinking weasel or ferret ;-) There's no call to go insulting apes like that... -Mike Hakan

Re: [Biofuel] Looking for feedback on Biodiesel system

2005-08-25 Thread Mike Weaver
There is a group - email me I'll fill you in. -Mike Cohen Andrew J Capt 11 WG/HC wrote: Continuing along that theme, I, too, am looking for people in the DC area to form a Bio Diesel manufacturing coop for sharing expenses and responsibilities. Any takers? Drew Cohen

[Biofuel] How to make ehtanol, second try.......

2005-08-25 Thread Wireless Data Transfer
Hello there! This is the second time I post this question, since nobody responded to the first time, please advice! I own a fairly big piece of land, in which I grow oranges, and a lot of themfall from the trees and rot on the ground.I have been told that making ethanol from those rotting