[Biofuel] re: Stir vs Pump Processing
Hi, In my research on the use and manufacture of biodiesel, I've come across the following web site: http://www.me.iastate.edu/biodiesel/pages/biodiesel1.html there it explains the chemical background to making biodiesel. There is also a video at the end, and they use a stirring method, which also aerates the reacting fuel mix... the university indicates this helps the reaction.. hope this helps. regards, Paul. E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ___ 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] liquid glycerine
Hi, I've been making Biodiesel (BD) for a few months, now.. using the Mike Pelly method.. and a curious thing happened with the last batch (my batches are in approx. 160 - 180 litres).. the glycerine was liquid after the reaction. This is the first time this has occurred for me, all other times the glycerine formed and settle in my tank, and was solid at low temperatures. I had measured accurately, the quantities of methanol, caustic soda and volume of oil...( I had an interested observer, who can testify if required!! :-) ) I watched the colour of the mixture change, as I was agitating, from a light caramel colour to a dark molasses colour... then observed the glycerine start to settle, as expected. At this time the glycerine was quite warm, so was still liquid, however, I let the mixture settle for a 2 week period and the glycerine has not set firm. maybe I should not complain.. 'cos it was easy to drain out of the tank! :-) Did the reaction not go far enough? Any further ideas on what has happened?? regards, Paul. --- Paul Tanner Software IT Architect Melbourne, Australia ___ 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] Biofuels slogan
ummm.. thinking about a slogan, I'll propose the following: Biofuels - Flower Power I think its kinda clever.. regards, Paul. --- Paul Tanner Client IT Architect IBM Business Consulting Services Level 24, 60 City Rd. Melbourne, VIC 3000 Phone: +61-3-8646 5346 Fax: +61-3-9626 6010 Mobile:+61-402 000 980 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] cloudy Biodiesel...
Hi, I have been making some small trial batches of Biodiesel, and had pretty good success.. nice reaction, clear fuel, then refined with washing etc (water and vinegar).. still nice and clear.. however, I notice that when I made a large batch (approx. 175 litres) the fuel at the bottom (after I had removed the glycerine from the tank) appeared to have some sort of crystals at the bottom of the container, that looked a little like miso soup.. cloudy at the bottom, clear at the top.. the crystals (I'll call them that, given that's what they look like - I doubt they *are* crystals) dissolve back into the fuel, when the fuel is warmed.. I thought this might be the normal higher cloud point of Biodiesel...but they re-appear when the fuel is back to normal room temperature. just wondering if anyone has seen this too.. or could provide an idea as to the cause. many thanks in advance.. regards, Paul. --- Paul Tanner Client IT Architect IBM Business Consulting Services Level 24, 60 City Rd. Melbourne, VIC 3000 Phone: +61-3-8646 5346 Fax: +61-3-9626 6010 Mobile:+61-402 000 980 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Final Filtering BD
I currently use 2 filters (EFI car filters) either side of a generic fuel pump to get to approx. 28 micron.. racor make a filter, which separates water, and filters down to 2 microns, its model no. is 110A.. I'm picking one up on the weekend.. and fitting it to my tanks, for the final filtration. hope that helps.. regards, Paul. --- Paul Tanner Client IT Architect IBM Business Consulting Services Level 24, 60 City Rd. Melbourne, VIC 3000 Phone: +61-3-8646 5346 Fax: +61-3-9626 6010 Mobile:+61-402 000 980 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Guardian [EMAIL PROTECTED] ympatico.ca To Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc wia.org Subject [Biofuel] Final Filtering BD 19/09/2004 01:09 PM Please respond to biofuel This is in querry as to what others are using for final filtering of the BD as it leaves the wash tank as is being prepared for use. I have read about 1 icron nad 5 micron filters but not one post that I have been able to find gets specific as to what TYPE of filter is used. Is the best avenue to take a water filtration unit with 1-5 micron filtration capabilities ? Any input is appreciated. Luc ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/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.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] cloudy Biodiesel...
Hi, I have been making some small trial batches of Biodiesel, and had pretty good success.. nice reaction, clear fuel, then refined with washing etc (water and vinegar).. still nice and clear.. however, I notice that when I made a large batch (approx. 175 litres) the fuel at the bottom (after I had removed the glycerine from the tank) appeared to have some sort of crystals at the bottom of the container, that looked a little like miso soup.. cloudy at the bottom, clear at the top.. the crystals (I'll call them that, given that's what they look like - I doubt they *are* crystals) dissolve back into the fuel, when the fuel is warmed.. I thought this might be the normal higher cloud point of Biodiesel...but they re-appear when the fuel is back to normal room temperature. just wondering if anyone has seen this too.. or could provide an idea as to the cause. many thanks in advance.. regards, Paul. --- Paul Tanner Client IT Architect IBM Business Consulting Services Level 24, 60 City Rd. Melbourne, VIC 3000 Phone: +61-3-8646 5346 Fax: +61-3-9626 6010 Mobile:+61-402 000 980 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
