Matt, Mist and bubble washing are methods that were developed to prevent or reduce the formation of emulsions. The biggest problem is that the emulsions shouldn't occur in properly prepared fuel, meaning that rather than solving the problems of incomplete reactions, their "inventors" chose to try and engineer around that "trivial" little matter.
Unfortunately, both have become "standards" in the homebrew circuit. If you prepare your fuel correctly, there is no reason why you cannot use mechanical agitation, aka motor and impeller. Todd Swearingen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <biofuel@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 8:00 AM Subject: [biofuel] Washing methods/Pressure > I'm in the process of planning out a garage-based biodiesel system, > but I'm confused abou two things. First, what is the best method of > washing biodiesel? I have heard of the "mist" method, which I > assume sprays a light mist over the diesel, lets it sink to the > bottom, which is then drained off. My question is how long would I > let it mist for and what it used to provide a light mist? Would I > be better off building a bubble wand? I want the process to be as > automated as possible. > > Second, I keep hearing about people using a pressure tank for the > biodiesel process. What is this used for? > > Thanks! > > > > > > Biofuel at Journey to Forever: > http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html > > Biofuels list archives: > http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ > > Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. > To unsubscribe, send an email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Yahoo! Domains - Claim yours for only $14.70 http://us.click.yahoo.com/Z1wmxD/DREIAA/yQLSAA/FGYolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biofuel/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
