On Fri, 2009-05-29 at 15:42 -0400, BRIAN GLACKIN wrote:
> Just a word of caution for larger shops considering ethanol.  This material
> would be classified as a VOC and using large quantities might ger you into
> trouble with local air pollution authorities (especially California and on
> the east coast).
> 
> On average, using straight ethanol, approximately 270 gallons (+/-) will
> result in roughly 1 ton of emissions.  In PA, the local agencies (especially
> near Philly and Pittsburg) start permitting at 2 tons emitted.
> 
> Not trying to be a wet diaper on the idea, just offering a note of caution.
> 
> Brian Glackin

I'm a tree hugger, so I like to know about these things. I wonder if
there is a way to recover the vapor, enclose the machine and chill the
vent air? Run the vent air through charcoal?
-- 
Kirk Wallace
http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/
http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/index.html
California, USA


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