Re: [Biofuel] Bush on matter
The incredible thing to me is that half of those that voted for him did so BECAUSE he is an idiot! I know people who cast votes bad for him or that he comes across as a Regular Joe. Of course, these people don't seem to be able to connect him back to GHW, Samuel Prescott, and Prescott. Astounding! Richard Littrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: The incredible thing is not that he says these things but that we voted for him. ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Acetone in fuel increases mileage by 15 -35%
Except that the petro industry doesn't really have any interest in you getting better mileage. They certainly aren't telling us any ways to send them less money. $.02, Ken Michael Redler [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: You're making sense Bob. bob allen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: if it really worked, which I highly doubt, don't you think somebody would be blending and selling the mix already? ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] US gas hogs and 40 mpg
Good article! Though, I think it still doesn't truly address the issue entirely. And I don't begin to believe that American society remotely understands this issue. But, the problem begins there. We have accepted and even encouraged poor fuel economy ourselves. As far as I can tell, fuel economy hasn't changed since the 1970's. Yet, with all the advancement in other technologies, we don't expect efficiency. No, we expect raw horsepower - and gadgets. We expect safety but, how is it that when discussing safety, clean air and healthy water don't fit into the equation? I owned a 1981 VW Rabbit diesel that I purchase because the engine in my '77 VW camper blew. I intended to run biodiesel in it but, never truly made the effort (I'm guilty). That 81 Rabbit got an advertised 51 mpg - it actually got around 54. Today you can buy a 2005 VW Beetle TDI that gets around 47 mpg. That's a disgrace! But, not near so disgraceful as that we as a society allow it or again even encourage it. My friends wouldn't have chuckled at me had my 81 Rabbit have the power that the new TDI does but, that again describes the problem - this is why the lobbying works. In a culture that is so closely tied to the romance of the automobile, and a society that prides itself on power, in all forms, only necessity will change our driving habits. And 40 mpg ain't near enough! Not for me anyway. I have to wonder what would happen if we did all drive hybrid-diesels with regenerative braking and beyond that, curbing our driving habits by reducing the amount of hours we are on the road. Imagine an auto industry trying to stay afloat with a consumer base that purchases a vehicle with a power plant that will last 300,000 miles while only driving 7,000 miles a year. The car would reasonably last for 40 years. The only way that such a setting would work would be for the auto industry to reduce the quality of the vehicle. This I expect to be a reality. The lobbyist will make it so. And as a society, we will accept it. There is a piece of the puzzle that amazes me when we discuss renewable resources. There is always that faction that says that renewables destabilize the petro industry as a whole (the oil companies, the auto industry, textiles, transportation, etc). That it will cost money and people will lose jobs. However, these same people fail to mention that those folks who are left without employment, will have opportunities in newly created and much safer positions - jobs manufacturing, transporting, distributing, installing and maintaining safe, friend, renewable products and services. Same goes for reducing emissions from power plants and factories. It will cost too much is the common argument. But where is the money spent to perform the reductions? Hopefully, back to the U.S. economy. But, the American public is will to believe the arguments and accept it. It MIGHT be a different story when the American auto industry goes by the way of the rest of the manufacturing industry. Still, we will continue to subsidize oil. We will prop of the Big 3 with emergency protections when necessary - in the interest of the American people. And we will accept it. By the people, for the people doesn't mean much anymore does it? Sorry for the rant! Do good things, Ken MH [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: April 3, 2005 ADVICE: PERSONAL FINANCE Detroit boneheads still push gas hogs U.S. imports oil, risks its security on cars unsuited for rest of world By SCOTT BURNS Universal Press Syndicate HoustonChronicle.com http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/business/mym/3114747 Nearly 35 years ago General Motors asked a consulting firm to examine a problem. Imported cars, mostly Japanese, had captured 25 percent of the California car market. GM management was worried. While the Big Three still had 90 percent of the national market, the top brass at GM saw California as the future. So they had the problem studied. Today, General Motor's market share is down to 25 percent. The Big Three have seen their share shrink to 57 percent. Our domestic carmakers (including Chrysler) have lacked foresight and innovation for so long they are now fighting to hold market share in the big categories essential for survival: midsize cars, SUVs and minivans. Management will blame this on intractable labor costs. While labor costs are definitely a problem, it's time to consider a larger problem: intractable bonehead management. The same Japanese managements that are derided for their conformity and slow decision-making are eating Detroit's breakfast, lunch and dinner. Today, General Motors and Ford are well-positioned to be dinosaurs. So is Chrysler. Worse, they are threats to national security. Here are problems How is this happening? Here are three main thrusts: The industry has consistently lobbied against any changes to the Corporate Average
[Biofuel] Biodiesel-powered Multi-fuel Camp Stove
Hi all, I am gearing up for my first test batch of biodiesel from virgin oil this weekend. A few have suggested that using a proven process and visual observances should be satisfactory tests to verify that all went well. Be that as it may, I am still trying uncover any possible measures to help verify my results. So, I am wondering, has anyone used biodiesel in a backpacking stove that is capable of burning petro-diesel? Can I expect that if I use biodiesel in one of these jobbies, should it burn the same as petro-diesel? Should I expect any difference in flame color? Would this sort of test be completely insignificant? Either way, I would certainly feel better the next time I'm out on the trail if I was heating my dinner with bio instead of petro. Thanks in advance, Ken ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Lots of questions
Hi Roy, I have thought about that. It seems that I can probably find one that had a burned out element or an older low efficiency model and was replaced with a new fancy one. Also, any leak that isn't causing a deluge is probably weldable. Like I said, I'm keeping my eyes open for the best free option that presents itself. I have read that many people use standard old 55 gallon drums. That option won't work for me as my wife will not find the corrosion acceptable. She already needs a bit on convincing. Do you have another suggestion for a free/very cheap reaction vessle? Thanks for your input, Ken ROY Washbish [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Ken Where do you get a SPENT hot water heater that doesn't leak. For me ... that would be the reason to get rid of it. Thankks Wide open for ideas Roy Ken Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Darryl, Thanks for the suggestions. I am planning to process on the scale that presents itself (based on whatever every free equipment finds me). However, I have been thinking that spent hot water heaters seem to be the way to go for processors. Thanks again, Ken ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ Roy Washbish Certified Health Coach A HOME BUSINESS PRODUCTS THAT WORK PRODUCTS BUSINESS HTTP://WWW.TRIVITA.COM/11393920 - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ -- ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Lots of questions
Hi all, I am sure this will be a highly redundant request to most - sorry. I hope to soon be a fellow bio-brewer. I have been doing a lot of research and I am now prepared (mentally anyway) to begin refining test batch equipment and procedures. After I get titration and test batch processing conquered, I plan to use the Foolproof method and would like to try to develop a hands-off system. The Supreme Commander requires that this be a low budget operation. That said, the immediate stumbling block is that of a quality affordable scale. Or maybe it's not. Any recommendations on scales? From much of the information that I've read, acids and bases and catalysts are generally a hardware store type item for someone just starting out. Are there other sources of these supplies that might reduce cost, packaging wastes and trips to the Mega Hardware Hut and can provide these things on a scale appropriate for me? Once you've produced your first *quality* liter of biodiesel, what is your test apparatus? I have contemplated renting a diesel generator for this purpose. Is that a good idea? Are there other functional tests that can be performed prior to subjecting an engine to my fuel? A bit of background (just a bit) - I live in Lancaster County, PA and would like to tour an individual processor if someone is nearby. I plan to eventually replace my heating oil with B100 and also fuel my car with the same. I will be installing a solar hot water heater for DHW and radiant heat later this year if anyone is interested in comparing notes for those sorts of things. I have also contemplated solar hot water as my heat source during biofuel processing. Has anyone successfully done this? Thanks, in advance, for the bandwidth for you time, Ken ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
