Re: [biofuel] Biodiesel

2002-01-12 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Paul, Martin - Original Message - From: Martin Rogac [EMAIL PROTECTED] Can anyone answer these questions please How much Glycerine% is produced from WVO, how / why does this % vary? Martin, The glycerine yield is approximately the same volume as the methoxide used. A little less

Re: [biofuel] Correction to Recipe

2002-01-12 Thread Ken Provost
Keith Addison wrote: Did you post the recipe? I can't find it. Also, that's 43% more KOH than NaOH. I've never used KOH. but most refs I've seen say you need twice as much KOH as NaOH. You get a reaction with that little? I sent the recipe to Livio direct, and then posted the correction to

Re: [biofuel] Simple glycerin refining technique-Biodiesel

2002-01-12 Thread Dana Linscott
OK, I hesitate to do this as I am nearly overwhelmed at this point and I see no immediate use personally BUT: If anyone is interested in forming an Internet based research team to explore the possibility that a simple process can be developed to refine glycerin waste from biodiesel production

Re: [biofuel] Correction to Recipe

2002-01-12 Thread Keith Addison
Ken Provost wrote: Keith Addison wrote: Did you post the recipe? I can't find it. Also, that's 43% more KOH than NaOH. I've never used KOH. but most refs I've seen say you need twice as much KOH as NaOH. You get a reaction with that little? I sent the recipe to Livio direct, and then

Re: [biofuel] Biodiesel

2002-01-12 Thread Martin Rogac
- Original Message - From: Paul Gobert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 5:41 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Biodiesel - Original Message - From: Martin Rogac [EMAIL PROTECTED] Can anyone answer these questions please How much

[biofuel] Warrantee issue

2002-01-12 Thread milliontc
I read an article on Biodiesel in 4 Car magazine, where they present a comprehensive list of vehicle manufacturers(26) and state their position on BioDiesel approval. With more than 50% of manufacturers not approving its use, I can't understand how all diesel fuel in France can contain a

Re: [biofuel] More on Ethanol Recipes

2002-01-12 Thread Keith Addison
Ken Provost writes: Keith writes: In another message you said: For oil between 1.0 and 2.5, I use a mix of 3 parts ethanol to 1 part methanol. Below 1.0 I use a 7-to-1 mix. What proof ethanol are you using in the mix? You said elsewhere you got 90% with your still. 90% is good stuff,

Re: [biofuel] Re: Average BTU consumed Per Passenger mile by mode of travel

2002-01-12 Thread Steve W

[biofuel] Re: No washing, Solid Catalyst, etc

2002-01-12 Thread jack maehoff
Hello All, I have been letting my BD sit for a couple weeks to precipitate the soap/salts out of the BD. After filtering (even though it was clear as refined apple juice) the ph tested at about 5.5. I have tested this procedure by washing a sample of the BD and the wash water is clear. Does

Re: [biofuel] Biodiesel

2002-01-12 Thread Paul Gobert
- Original Message - From: Martin Rogac [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Paul Are you in the UK? Martin My pleasure Martin. I'm in Australia but you didn't seem to be getting much response from the UK so I chipped in. As keith suggested a search of the archives is always a good starting

[biofuel] Re: Average BTU consumed Per Passenger mile by mode of travel

2002-01-12 Thread motie_d
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Steve W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From what I've seen the trade is between power and efficiency. I think car makers could scale back power and easily increase fuel efficiency but americans are too self absorbed to go for it. The bottom line is that americans don't

Re: [biofuel] ethanol fuel

2002-01-12 Thread Greg and April
- Original Message - From: flashyrider Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 13:38 Subject: [biofuel] ethanol fuel 3. I built a valved reflux still and I need to know what is the best packing to use in the column. Right now, I'm using glass marbles with a 1/2 diameter. I have heard of

Re: [biofuel] ethanol fuel

2002-01-12 Thread r . p . kurz
copper or stainless steel pot scrubbers work very well. (sans soap of course) expand them alittle bit,don't pack them tightly. section of them spaced a couple of inches apart depending on the height of you column. regards, roger kurz ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - Original Message -

Re: [biofuel] Re: Average BTU consumed Per Passenger mile by mode of travel

2002-01-12 Thread r . p . kurz
u.s. automakers make large powerful cars because americans love them. its the same reason hollywood makes stupid situation comedy shows-they sell! as soon as the gass crisis was over americans dumped their pintos,vegas ect. and bought suv's and 4wheel drive pickups. i know iworked for Dana

[biofuel] Ireland Plans Largest Wind Farm (Business Friday)

2002-01-12 Thread Alan S. Petrillo
Ireland Plans Largest Wind Farm (Business Friday) http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,49662,00.html?tw=wn20020112 A facility off the coast of County Wicklow will generate 10 percent of the country's energy. The $570 million project will generate 520 megawatts of electricity. --

Re: [biofuel] ethanol fuel

2002-01-12 Thread Martin Klingensmith
Stainless steel scrubbers work very well. --- Greg and April [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 3. I built a valved reflux still and I need to know what is the best packing to use in the column. Right now, I'm using glass marbles with a 1/2 diameter. I have heard of using Raschig rings. Are they