[Biofuel] Mars Global Surveyor

2005-09-22 Thread Kirk McLoren
"The long-lived Mars Global Surveyor (8 yrs and flying)has enabled scientists to see [0]changes in the surface of Mars. From thearticle: 'New gullies that did not exist in mid-2002 have appeared on aMartian sand dune. New impact craters formed since the 1970s suggestchanges to age-estimating

Re: [Biofuel] war with venezuela?

2005-09-22 Thread Andres Yver
On 9/21/05, Richard Littrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Andres,I am just guessing on the basis of having lived here a long time (theUS) and watched how the government works in South America.I see twopossibilities not necessarily mutually exclusive.The build up maybe just so much saber rattling,

[Biofuel] Suggesttions for processors?

2005-09-22 Thread sebastien . couturier
Hello , I am currently seeking for suggestions on what would be a good processor for mid-size commercial use - let me explain -. Me and my father have been looking into that since the gas price have gone sky-high, and that Canada signed the Kyoto Protocol, so we definetly need to reduces

[Biofuel] questions about commercial ethanol production

2005-09-22 Thread Jason and Katie
Does anyone know anything about Sam Cogdill, or Amazing Energy in Omaha, Nebraska? ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever:

Re: [Biofuel] turbocharged vs supercharged diesels

2005-09-22 Thread John Donahue
Zeke Yewdall wrote: to make the diesel even better... turbo the hell out of it but do not put a supercharger on it. This was in another thread going off another direction. But my question is, why not supercharge a diesel engine. There must be some reason, because you don't seem them too

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol handling tips needed

2005-09-22 Thread John I
Keith, Thanks for this answer and all the other information/answers you seem to find the time to provide everyone (how did you manage to get 36 hour days to get done all that you seem to accomplish?). You hit the nail on the head, I wasn't picturing 2 tanks for the methanol process. Here goes

Re: [Biofuel] Dear Bob Allen was Re: There's no proof of global warming

2005-09-22 Thread Charles Tounah
--- bob allen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The problem I have with the whole chem trail story is that the are simple plausible explanations for the observations: water vapor from jet exhaust and correlations between events which are not causal. If it were a matter of one airplane traveling

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol handling tips needed

2005-09-22 Thread Darryl West
Cheers for the info, I will drop into the local hardware store and see what I can find -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of bob allen Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 9:01 AM To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Methanol

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol handling tips needed

2005-09-22 Thread Jason and Katie
Darryl, Try a dog water bowl heater from the pet store theyre not EXPENSIVE but theyre not couch money either. its designed for pets living outdoors during cold seasons, i believe they can heat to 120* F . or try a 120V water heater element (about $20,00USD) itll need a mounting bracket, but you

Re: [Biofuel] Does anyone distill ethanol here?

2005-09-22 Thread Rexis Tree
http://www.journeytoforever.org/biofuel_library/ethanol_manual/manual_ToC.html http://www.journeytoforever.org/biofuel_library/ethanol_drane.html and more...basically i never tried any ethanol fuel myself, but i believe there must be someone out there in this mailist that do.

Re: [Biofuel] 'Baffled' peace activist gets $11,700 bill

2005-09-22 Thread Aragorn
Thats because our prime minister is Bush's main lap dog and butt licker. Sorry for the language, but howard is a disgusting traiterous dog who doesn't even deserve a capital letter for his name. Any policy of Bush and Blair, he immediately immitates down here. He doesn't serve our country, he

Re: [Biofuel] Ch 7 10PM News out of Boise

2005-09-22 Thread Jerry Eyers
Sorry about being inacurate enough to get the engine sizewrong, I was writing from memory, I was actually quoting from a book that collected27 of the 50+ mechanic and newspaper reviews done on this guy's engine mod. The book reprint online can be found here:

Re: [Biofuel] 2 questions about BD production

2005-09-22 Thread Evergreen Solutions
The solvent effect is interesting.Perhaps keeping the injector cleanis the benefit? But I thought that modern diesel had detergents and such included in it to do this. Honestly I don't know, I'm just going by the biodiesel used in a non-native environment will remove engine buildup that can clog

Re: [Biofuel] 'Baffled' peace activist gets $11,700 bill

2005-09-22 Thread Darryl West
I couldnt have put it better myself From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Aragorn Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 4:19 PM To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: Re: [Biofuel] 'Baffled' peace activist gets $11,700 bill Thats because our

Re: [Biofuel] Dear Bob Allen was Re: There's no proof of globalwarming

2005-09-22 Thread Chris lloyd
Just seen this on our BBC TV channel every 800 miles travelled by a jumbo jet dumps 28 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. Chris Wessex Ferret Club www.wessexferretclub.co.uk ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org

Re: [Biofuel] turbocharged vs supercharged diesels

2005-09-22 Thread Chris lloyd
I have no problem with turbodiesels, just wondering why that design won out over supercharging. A supercharger can use up to 20bhp of an engines output and turbos are cheaper to make. Chris. Wessex Ferret Club www.wessexferretclub.co.uk ___

[Biofuel] Purchasing a still for ethanol

2005-09-22 Thread Bob
Where can I buy a still that can produce fuel grade ethanol (190 proof)? I have read that the charles 803 is a poor still and I have no access to anyone knowledgable enough to build a good enough still without accurate plans. I could possibly pay someone to build one if I knew exactly what to

Re: [Biofuel] Ch 7 10PM News out of Boise

2005-09-22 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Jeromie I have heard that bd tends to carbonize in the injectors. I wonder where you heard that. It's not true, as many research reports and many millions of miles of on-road use have shown. There's more than 20 years of experience with biodiesel, major car manufacturers warranty their

Re: [Biofuel] Purchasing a still for ethanol

2005-09-22 Thread Keith Addison
Where can I buy a still that can produce fuel grade ethanol (190 proof)? I have read that the charles 803 is a poor still It does work, sort of, but it doesn't do what its promoters claim for it. They claim 5-7 gallons per hour of 180-190-proof ethanol, but it'll only do about 3 gallons per

Re: [Biofuel] Purchasing a still for ethanol

2005-09-22 Thread Manick Harris
Hello everybody, If my knowledge of ethanol-water fractionation data serves me correctly, you cannot get 190proof alcohol by fractional distillation of alcohol-water mixture.Onlyup to170-180 proof which could be used for E85 cars. To get 100% alcohol try extraction with castor oil of fermented

Re: [Biofuel] Dear Bob Allen was Re: There's no proof of global warming

2005-09-22 Thread bob allen
so I'm a skeptic. you can believe in the boogie man if you wish. And a comment for future reference. I find it mildly disconcerting the you plant my name in the subject line. I know that I am trying to talk about chemtrails and your trying to talk about me, but let's please keep the

Re: [Biofuel] Does anyone distill ethanol here?

2005-09-22 Thread Brian Rodgers
I can only speak as one person in a group of thousands of alternate fuelers, I came to this list earlier this Summer thinking ethanol and stills but listening to the difficulties in that process compared to biodiesel processing made me change everything I was planning. Although I am a rusty

Re: [Biofuel] Ch 7 10PM News out of Boise

2005-09-22 Thread Joe Street
Better yet just install a large magnet on the front bumper. I've heard magnets are amazing. John Donahue wrote: Its much easier to just install 6" taller tires on the rear axel, that way you will be going down hill all the time. You'll get like 800mpg that way Jeromie Reeves wrote:

Re: [Biofuel] Dear Bob Allen was Re: There's no proof of global warming

2005-09-22 Thread Joe Street
Michael Redler wrote: Right-on Todd. There have been REAL discussions on the disposal radioactive waste in any number of consumer products, in trace amounts. The most recent example of this I have heard about is a proposal to add nuclear waste in small amounts to the

Re: [Biofuel] new subject line was personal name, thank you

2005-09-22 Thread bob allen
no comments here just want out of the limelight so to speak Joe Street wrote: Michael Redler wrote: Right-on Todd. There have been REAL discussions on the disposal radioactive waste in any number of consumer products, in trace amounts. The most recent example of this I have

Re: [Biofuel] Dear Bob Allen was Re: There's no proof of global warming

2005-09-22 Thread Joe Street
Even if it were true the chances of it being very slim, you have to consider how it could be accomplished. One would have to have access to jet fuel supplies which are controlled and regularly tested. Not easy. But supposing that as a given, now you have to add your chemicals at some point

[Biofuel] Australia isn't the only place it happens... It is also in the UK

2005-09-22 Thread Jerry Eyers
http://gizmonaut.net/bits/suspect.html ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the

Re: [Biofuel] Purchasing a still for ethanol

2005-09-22 Thread Keith Addison
Greetings Manickh Hello everybody, If my knowledge of ethanol-water fractionation data serves me correctly, you cannot get 190proof alcohol by fractional distillation of alcohol-water mixture. Maximum 96% by distillation, 192-proof, then it stops because of azeotropism. The boiling

Re: [Biofuel] 'Nuff Said, was Dear --- ----- was Re: There's no proof of global warming

2005-09-22 Thread Appal Energy
There you go again Bob, you can believe in the boogie man if you wish. It's not a matter of believing in the boogie man or not. It's a matter of not turning a blind eye to what members of my species are perfectly capable of doing, have repeatedly done and far too often are willing to do.

[Biofuel] noproof of global warming

2005-09-22 Thread Mike Weaver
I guess interpreting the evidence is up to the individual. I, for one, have chosen or have been convinced that there is indeed global warming. OTOH, I don't believe drinking cow's milk will keep you from getting osteoporosis. I have looked at the evidence and come to a different conclusion

Re: [Biofuel] 2 questions about BD production

2005-09-22 Thread Zeke Yewdall
Honestly I don't know, I'm just going by the biodiesel used in a non-native environment will remove engine buildup that can clog fuel filters easily statement. With any luck at all, I'll have some really good emissions testing to share w/i a few months. Correct me if I'm wrong, basing this

Re: [Biofuel] 'Baffled' peace activist gets $11,700 bill

2005-09-22 Thread Mike Weaver
So I guess it's crazy to think of moving to OZ? Nuts. I guess it's Canada, then. Darryl West wrote: I couldn’t have put it better myself *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Aragorn

Re: [Biofuel] noproof of global warming

2005-09-22 Thread Zeke Yewdall
True, there is no proof of global warming. But my roommate said it well last night while we were watching the scare coverage of Rita on Fox news. He said that he was willing to admit that it was possible that it could be just cyclical variations in hurricane patterns and not global warming, if

Re: [Biofuel] Ch 7 10PM News out of Boise

2005-09-22 Thread Mike Weaver
Uh, Keith, hate to step in here but it works by binary fusion not fission. You're going to give people the wrong idea. Also, where's my link? It works by 'binary fission' with additional vigour, by maximising combustion efficiency. Sounds great, think I'll buy some. Dammit, where's my

Re: [Biofuel] noproof of global warming

2005-09-22 Thread bob allen
lest we're confused here, I am not skeptical about the reality of global warming. I became entangled in this thread via chemtrails The globe is certainly warming and to deny anthropogenic influences is difficult at best. Mike Weaver wrote: I guess interpreting the evidence is up to the

Re: [Biofuel] There's no proof of global warming

2005-09-22 Thread des
I'm still trying to get to the sites listed in this post. is everyone else able to get to them? Just trying to go to http://images.jsc.nasa.gov/ times out. doug swanson Jerry Eyers wrote: What did the photos show? In the late 1960's, it was a beautiful blue sphere, clear atmoshpere,

Re: [Biofuel] turbocharged vs supercharged diesels

2005-09-22 Thread Trevon Kollars
I was being sarcastic here. Sorry. I was referring to the fact there isn't very many supercharged diesels out there. The only difference (efficiency wise) between a turbo and a supercharger is the psi and speed at which it will produce it. Superchargers are usually slower at speed then the turbos

[Biofuel] Corporations are ready to act on global warming but...

2005-09-22 Thread Keith Addison
The architects Atelier Ten had designed a cooling system based on the galleries of a termite mound. By installing a concrete labyrinth in the foundations, they could keep even a large building in a hot place - such as the arts center that they had built in Melbourne - at a constant temperature

[Biofuel] More Blood, Less Oil

2005-09-22 Thread Keith Addison
http://www.tompaine.com/articles/20050921/more_blood_less_oil.php More Blood, Less Oil Michael T. Klare September 21, 2005 Michael T. Klare is the professor of Peace and World Security Studies at Hampshire College and the author, most recently, of Blood and Oil: The Dangers and Consequences

[Biofuel] Sun Rising Over New Orleans

2005-09-22 Thread Keith Addison
http://www.tompaine.com/articles/20050920/sun_rising_over_new_orleans.php Sun Rising Over New Orleans John F. Wasik September 20, 2005 John F. Wasik writes for Bloomberg News and is the author of the upcoming book, Merchant of Power: Samuel Insull, Thomas Edison and the Creation of the

Re: [Biofuel] global warming tipping point

2005-09-22 Thread Keith Addison
I was serious though, the list could start an initiative here, members willing, but it'll have to be specific or nothing will happen. Everyone seems to be bandwagoning New Orleans, including Haliburton et al, and on the other hand there've been quite a few biofuelers involved in various

Re: [Biofuel] Purchasing a still for ethanol

2005-09-22 Thread John Short
I have built this still for producing spirits but it can be use to distill about anything, I have not tryed yet but should work well for methonal recovery. http://www.moonshine-still.com - Original Message - From: Bob To: biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Thursday,

[Biofuel] Annan has paid his dues

2005-09-22 Thread Keith Addison
The UN declaration of a right to protect people from their governments is a millennial change. And from their corporations? Not that the corporations are theirs any more than their governments are theirs. - K http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,3604,1573765,00.html Guardian

Re: [Biofuel] Ch 7 10PM News out of Boise

2005-09-22 Thread robert luis rabello
Jerry Eyers wrote: Sorry about being inacurate enough to get the engine size wrong, I was writing from memory, I was actually quoting from a book that collected 27 of the 50+ mechanic and newspaper reviews done on this guy's engine mod. I forgive you. You'll find a LOT of very

[Biofuel] reprocessing biodiesel

2005-09-22 Thread Todd Hershberger
I tested some biodiesel after processing it by treating it as new virgin oil and some additional glycerine dropped out. My questions are- Do I use 10% methanol and 3.5 g NaOH/liter per JTF to reprocess? Won't that cause washing problems because of the additional NaOH causing an

Re: [Biofuel] Does anyone distill ethanol here?

2005-09-22 Thread robert luis rabello
Brian Rodgers wrote: Want to see a totally amazing gas engine mod? Take a look at Robert's Hydrogen supercharged gas Ranger. http://www.members.shaw.ca/rabello/ Woah, Brian! As much as I'd LOVE to take credit for that, the hydrogen modifications were done by the Xerox company, not

Re: [Biofuel] turbocharged vs supercharged diesels

2005-09-22 Thread robert luis rabello
Trevon Kollars wrote: I was being sarcastic here. Sorry. I was referring to the fact there isn't very many supercharged diesels out there. The only difference (efficiency wise) between a turbo and a supercharger is the psi and speed at which it will produce it. My supercharger

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol handling tips needed

2005-09-22 Thread Joe Street
Try www.omega.com for stainless heater elements. Joe Zeke Yewdall wrote: How about standard water heater elements? You might be able to get stainless steel ones for the higher quality tanks, or if not, the cheap ones are only about $10, so replace them every 10 batches or something. I

Re: [Biofuel] Dear Bob Allen was Re: There's no proof ofglobalwarming

2005-09-22 Thread Thompson, Mark L. (PNB RD)
So again the BBC presents information for shock value, without putting it in perspective. Looking at a Boeing 777-200LR the fuel consumption is: Fuel consumption in 800 miles is about 24,000lb of fuel 300Lb/Fuel/Seat/3000 Miles. (Boeing spec) That is 10

[Biofuel] 82 Mercedes Turbo Diesel

2005-09-22 Thread Thomas Kelly
I've recently acquired a 1982 Mercedes 300SD. It is clean, rust-free, and very well maintained, but has never run on BD. Could someone familiar with Mercedes of this vintage comment on my checklist of things to do: -Remove in-tank fuel screen (Car alreadyhas a prefilter and a fuel

Re: [Biofuel] 2 questions about BD production

2005-09-22 Thread Evergreen Solutions
Ok, so that's a pretty good answer on the cetane question, anyone know anything about the diesel additive method of avoiding diesel taxes? ~Thanks~ ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org

Re: [Biofuel] Does anyone distill ethanol here?

2005-09-22 Thread Brian Rodgers
Still very cool mods there Robert. I know that it takes so much time to do the type of thing you are working on with your Ranger and then on top of that documenting the whole process, wow. Great job. I was a bit confused about the supercharger and reference to hydrogen, sorry about that. Do you

Re: [Biofuel] new topic to get my name out of here...

2005-09-22 Thread bob allen
hope everyone understands Thompson, Mark L. (PNB RD) wrote: So again the BBC presents information for shock value, without putting it in perspective. Looking at a Boeing 777-200LR the fuel consumption is: Fuel consumption in 800 miles is about 24,000lb of fuel

Re: [Biofuel] 2 questions about BD production

2005-09-22 Thread Zeke Yewdall
Aren't there tax credits for biodiesel fuel (in the US at least) that would negate the effects of having to pay taxes? On 9/22/05, Evergreen Solutions [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, so that's a pretty good answer on the cetane question, anyone know anything about the diesel additive method of

Re: [Biofuel] 82 Mercedes Turbo Diesel

2005-09-22 Thread Jan Warnqvist
Hello Tom, it seems that you have done everything right, maybe with the exeption that you should have proper tools in the trunk for changing filters if necesarry. But I doubt that you will need them though, assuming that your BD is of high quality. Best of luck to you ! Jan -

Re: [Biofuel] 82 Mercedes Turbo Diesel

2005-09-22 Thread Zeke Yewdall
I just started using B100 in a 1984 Mitsubishi diesel. Similar vintage, although different design. Why remove the in-tank fuel screen? I think the gunk that biodiesel dissolves is usually much smaller particles than will clog this screen (someone else correct me if I'm wrong), and you loose

Re: [Biofuel] new topic to get my name out of here...

2005-09-22 Thread Joe Street
Well that's probably what the chemicals that they are dispersing are supposed to achieve ;-) bob allen wrote: hope everyone understands Thompson, Mark L. (PNB RD) wrote: So again the BBC presents information for shock value, without putting it in perspective. Looking at a

Re: [Biofuel] Dear Bob Allen was Re: There's no proof ofglobalwarming

2005-09-22 Thread John Hayes
Mark. I *completely* agree with your overall point. However, the pedant in me needs to point out that the 777 is engineered with fuel consumption in mind. What do the numbers look like for an older 737 or MD-80? jh Thompson, Mark L. (PNB RD) wrote: So again the BBC presents information for

Re: [Biofuel] There's no proof of global warming

2005-09-22 Thread Jerry Eyers
Hmm... I can't reach them today either. Just go to any nasa sight, and search for apollo pictures of the earth, then search for space shuttle pictures of the earth. Jerry ---Original Message--- From: des Date: 09/22/05 10:51:36 To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: Re:

Re: [Biofuel] turbocharged vs supercharged diesels

2005-09-22 Thread Trevon Kollars
Here is a clip for Smokey if you're interested: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smokey_Yunick A little bit on the carburetor for the lamen: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carburetor Even though he liked to "cheat", I like him because of his vision and application, which is why I said "I hope this

[Biofuel] Using E10 in the new car

2005-09-22 Thread mkmiller
Patrick. I live in Wisconsin and have been using E10 for almost two decades in all of my gasoline powered vehicles. I worked at a Ford and Chrysler dealership in the service department during the '80's and earliy '90's. Both vehicle manufacturers modified their products' fuel systems to

Re: [Biofuel] turbocharged vs supercharged diesels

2005-09-22 Thread Keith Addison
Anyway, I am sorry if I have cause hate and discontent. I think you're misunderstanding. Calling you into accountability for accuracy does NOT imply hatred or discontent. Please be careful with your facts in the future! snip No need to be careful just to inspire. Yes there is. It takes both

Re: [Biofuel] Ch 7 10PM News out of Boise

2005-09-22 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Mike Uh, Keith, hate to step in here but it works by binary fusion not fission. Oh. That sounds rude to me, are you sure that isn't rude? This is a family list you know. You're going to give people the wrong idea. But isn't that the plan? Also, where's my link? :-) I'll forward your

Re: [Biofuel] Ch 7 10PM News out of Boise

2005-09-22 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Darryl Darryl McMahon wrote: Oh, come on Keith! Everyone knows you can't get that kind of performance improvement without magnets and hydrogen injection using on-board splitting of water based on zero-point energy. They laughed at Einstein too. (But they laughed at the Marx Brothers

Re: [Biofuel] 82 Mercedes Turbo Diesel

2005-09-22 Thread Keith Addison
I just started using B100 in a 1984 Mitsubishi diesel. Similar vintage, although different design. Why remove the in-tank fuel screen? I think the gunk that biodiesel dissolves is usually much smaller particles than will clog this screen (someone else correct me if I'm wrong), and you loose

[Biofuel] They laughed at the Marx Brothers

2005-09-22 Thread Mike Weaver
trinary fission Stop! I have a patent on this! Keith Addison wrote: Hi Darryl Darryl McMahon wrote: Oh, come on Keith! Everyone knows you can't get that kind of performance improvement without magnets and hydrogen injection using on-board splitting of water based

Re: [Biofuel] 82 Mercedes Turbo Diesel

2005-09-22 Thread Zeke Yewdall
Aha. I stand corrected. Thinking about it more, I've actually had the rust problem with a WVO setup on a schoolbus because we got a used tank that was really rusty inside. We thought we had really dirty oil because the canister filters were only lasting about 100 miles, but after the tank was

Re: [Biofuel] Ch 7 10PM News out of Boise

2005-09-22 Thread Mike Weaver
Jeepers, as long as it is not that other Mike! Binary fusion is a lot of fun, BTW. I don't know about the rest of you but I don't let my kid read this list. Don't want her getting a bunch of crazy ideas! Keith Addison wrote: Hi Mike Uh, Keith, hate to step in here but it works by

Re: [Biofuel] reprocessing biodiesel

2005-09-22 Thread Thomas Kelly
Todd, I reprocessed a 95L batch using 10% methanol and 3.5 g NaOH/liter as per JTF. I recall having the same question you pose re: the lye. I simply followed the instructions given at JtF and slightly more than a gallon of additional glycerine mix separated out. The reprocessed BD

Re: [Biofuel] They laughed at the Marx Brothers

2005-09-22 Thread Fred Finch
Mike, Coffee through the nose is not pleasent. Also, I may have to charge you for a new keyboard. Mine is wet from the coffee. fredOn 9/22/05, Mike Weaver [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: trinary fissionStop!I have a patent on this!Keith Addison wrote:Hi DarrylDarryl McMahon wrote:Oh, come on

Re: [Biofuel] new topic to get my name out of here...

2005-09-22 Thread Appal Energy
Mark, Your conclusion below is inaccurate. It compares a fully loaded vehicle (airliner) and the extrapolated fuel economy per passenger to the fuel economy of a car with but one passenger. Apples to apples, both vehicles need to be fully loaded when compared. A fully loaded, 301 seat, Boeing

Re: [Biofuel] new topic to get my name out of here...

2005-09-22 Thread Zeke Yewdall
I think it's actually more accurate to compare each vehical in it's most commonly filled state. At least the airplane usually has more than one person in it... whereas most the cars I see here have one person in them most of the time. All the people who I see driving to work each morning, alone,

Re: [Biofuel] Ch 7 10PM News out of Boise

2005-09-22 Thread dwoodard
I've known Bruce McBurney, the fellow who runs himacresearch, for about 14 years now. He lives in Niagara Falls, Ontario, about 12-15 miles from me. I regard him as a total flake. I suspect that the others whose exploits he talks about, and whose literature he sells, are much the same. Bruce told

Re: [Biofuel] new topic to get my name out of here...

2005-09-22 Thread Appal Energy
I think it's actually more accurate to compare each vehical in it's most commonly filled state. Perhaps, to achieve real world passenger mile fuel economy averages, presuming an average occupancy rate per vehicle could be achieved. No doubt someone has done that somewhere. At least you can

Re: [Biofuel] new topic to get my name out of here...

2005-09-22 Thread Zeke Yewdall
Okay, in this case I take your point that with average occupancy rate the jetta is more efficient. But it is also roughtly twice the mpg as the average car in the US. So, I still think that 30 PMPG is more realistic an average for car travel about the same as the efficient airplane. On

Re: [Biofuel] new topic to get my name out of here...

2005-09-22 Thread Appal Energy
Not yet Zeke. If the airline wants to tout it's highest fuel economy vehicle, so can the ground transportation sector. Using you're method you'd be giving an unfair leg up to the airline by accepting their high fuel efficiency model but handicapping ground transport by introducing an average

Re: [Biofuel] Dear Bob Allen was Re: There's no proof ofglobalwarming

2005-09-22 Thread S. Chapin
Thompson, Mark L. (PNB RD) wrote: So again the BBC presents information for shock value, without putting it in perspective. Looking at a Boeing 777-200LR the fuel consumption is: Fuel consumption in 800 miles is about 24,000lb of fuel 300Lb/Fuel/Seat/3000 Miles. (Boeing spec)

Re: [Biofuel] Dear Bob Allen was Re: There's no proof ofglobalwarming

2005-09-22 Thread Zeke Yewdall
I have heard that trail transport of freight is only 20% the energy as highway transport of freight, but can't remember the source right now. Does anyone else remember seeing this? On 9/22/05, S. Chapin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thompson, Mark L. (PNB RD) wrote: So again the BBC presents

Re: [Biofuel] Does anyone distill ethanol here?

2005-09-22 Thread robert luis rabello
Brian Rodgers wrote: Still very cool mods there Robert. I know that it takes so much time to do the type of thing you are working on with your Ranger and then on top of that documenting the whole process, wow. Great job. Thank you! It's been a long road, and I'm not finished yet.

Re: [Biofuel] new topic to get my name out of here...

2005-09-22 Thread Chris lloyd
Looking at a Boeing 777-200LR the fuel consumption is: Fuel consumption in 800 miles is about 24,000lb of fuel 300Lb/Fuel/Seat/3000 Miles. (Boeing spec) That is 10 miles/pound/seat of fuel Or 68 mile/gallon/seat. Compare that to your average car you don't even get close. About 5% of

Re: [Biofuel] new topic to get my name out of here...

2005-09-22 Thread Zeke Yewdall
So, what is the fuel economy of the average airplanes, instead of the efficient ones? I have no idea how different airplanes compare. Speaking of emissions, what about using biodiesel in airplane engines. I know that quite a few people are excited about the new compression ignition airplane

[Biofuel] Protect Organics!~ What will they attack next?

2005-09-22 Thread Jai Haissman
Hello All, I am forwarding this because clean food and responsible agriculture are so dear to me. Please take a moment, and help protect our food supply from Bush and corporate interests. Hoping this finds you well, Jai Haissman http://www.organicconsumers.org/sos.cfm

Re: [Biofuel] There's no proof of global warming

2005-09-22 Thread John Mullan
IMHO, the difference in the pictures are a good evidence of cause of the warming. But also, I don't think that a natural cycle would account for this. Even over 100 years. Good old Mother Earth takes thousands of years to go through these cycles and this one is happening a little too fast.

Re: [Biofuel] 'Baffled' peace activist gets $11,700 bill

2005-09-22 Thread Darryl West
Na its not all that bad, although you have to wonder about what is happening with free of speech and where things are heading. It kind of funny as I was only in Iran the other week and chatting with someone about having the freedom of choice...guess I could have been wrong. -Original

Re: [Biofuel] Dear Bob Allen was Re: There's no proof of global warming

2005-09-22 Thread capt3d
well said, joe. this is the imo tragicdepth we have reached. not that this precludes the possibility of diabolical plans, however. the big wankers that run things are inflicting diabolical plans on us all the time (the existing status quo is itself a diabolical plan if there ever was one).

Re: [Biofuel] Corporations are ready to act on global warming but...

2005-09-22 Thread Tom Irwin
Hi All, In shocked, shocked to hear that the market hasn´t taken care of this problem already.So some in industry are begging for regulations so they can compete. That high pitched whine is so hard on my ears,please give us laws because we can´t do things for ourselves. Hard driving captains

Re: [Biofuel] Purchasing a still for ethanol

2005-09-22 Thread Manick Harris
Hello Keith and all, My earlier posting that 190 proof is not possible is not correct. I am sorry about this but the cost of fractional distillation will be relatively high as a lot of stages are required. I checked out toluene also. It is not listed as azeotrope forming and it scrambles the

[Biofuel] It's been whispered about in DC

2005-09-22 Thread Mike Weaver
No one is really talking on the record but the chatter has been around since the pretzel incident. IT AIN'T THE MOST REPUTABLE SOURCE, BUT THE SIGNS ARE ALL THERE. EVEN MORE REASON TO BE SORRY FOR THE COUNTRY. BUSH'S BOOZE

[Biofuel] help please

2005-09-22 Thread Garth Kim Travis
Greetings, I have been suffering from a life attack the last few weeks and unable to participate on the list. I do expect my power to go down tomorrow night and not be up for at least a week. Will someone please stop my emails from coming to my address for me? I know I am suppose to know how

Re: [Biofuel] Dear Bob Allen was Re: There's no proof of globalwarming

2005-09-22 Thread Ray J
Specs on the current model Boeing 747-400, 57,000 U.S. gallons fuel capacity with 8,000 mile range so it gets something like 6-9 gallons a mile. so lets say 8 gallons/mile, at around 8 pounds per gallon,= 65 pounds of fuel per mile...so it uses around 26 tons of fuel in 800 miles but

Re: [Biofuel] Purchasing a still for ethanol

2005-09-22 Thread Manick Harris
Hello everybody, Here are two websites that cite ethyl acetate as auto fuel. Note the low price. I think it is viable now. Any comments on this suggestion would be welcome. Cheers ManickhKeith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greetings ManickhHello everybody,If my knowledge of ethanol-water

Re: [Biofuel] First bach of Biodiesel

2005-09-22 Thread JJJN
If you wish to learn what was said by those who offer their experience, please google translation software and you can get some great help in deciphering, as well as learn a great deal about linguistics of others in the process. It does require some time but not like it used to. I really have

Re: [Biofuel] Purchasing a still for ethanol

2005-09-22 Thread Manick Harris
Greetings everyone, Got 2 references for use of ethyl acetate as auto fuel and octane boosting. I believe it will be better than ethanol since it is miscible with petrol and a lot easier to make and rectify, unlike ethanol. Sorry I forgot to include their url in previous mail. Cheers. Manickh

Re: [Biofuel] First bach of Biodiesel

2005-09-22 Thread Mike Weaver
Esperanto! JJJN wrote: If you wish to learn what was said by those who offer their experience, please google translation software and you can get some great help in deciphering, as well as learn a great deal about linguistics of others in the process. It does require some time but not like

[Biofuel] Scales for LYE

2005-09-22 Thread bio
Would it be okay to use an old set of digital scales from weight watchers to measure grams of LYE. I'm now sure it would be as accurate as a balance scale. ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org

Re: [Biofuel] 82 Mercedes Turbo Diesel

2005-09-22 Thread Thomas Kelly
Thanks Zeke, Jan, and Keith for your quick responses, You have inspired me to fill it up with homebrewed biodiesel. After all that's what I got if for. Tom ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org

Re: [Biofuel] Ch 7 10PM News out of Boise

2005-09-22 Thread Jerry Eyers
That's kind of what I had gathered just from reading the book. The fact that while making wonderful high mileage claims he was unable (or unwilling) to produce any working diagrams, and that as best as I could tell, you would essentially be driving a rolling bomb. By superheating the fuel

Re: [Biofuel] E10 experience here in Manila

2005-09-22 Thread Patrick Anthony Opaco
Hi All, Thanks for the replies... The reason why I'm a little bit hesitant is well mainly because the info drive here in Manila is not that good and second some unscrupulous business men before are selling unleaded gas (prior to E10) that has water in it. That's a real bummer but now they are at

Re: [Biofuel] Using E10 in the new car

2005-09-22 Thread Patrick Anthony Opaco
Hi Mike, Thanks for the reply, my dillenma is this, my new car is a Toyota but they only sell that model (Toyota Vios) in South East Asia which I believe is new to Ethanol fuel. My owner's manual doesn't say there that it is E10 compatible, it only tells me to use a 91RON and up unleaded fuel

Re: [Biofuel] Purchasing a still for ethanol

2005-09-22 Thread Pieter Koole
Maximum 96% by distillation, 192-proof, then it stops because of azeotropism. The boiling temperature of 96% ethanol is lower than that of pure ethanol. snip With respect Keith, but if I'm not wrong, the boiling point of 96% is higher than that of pure ethanol. At that percentage the boiling

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