Re: [Biofuel] Biodiesel equipment

2005-01-28 Thread Legal Eagle



- Original Message - 
From: "Selen GŸrbŸz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 7:20 AM
Subject: [Biofuel] Biodiesel equipment



Hi,

I am a new member of this group. I am a PhD student and in my institute we 
are going to start a project on biodiesel production, from waste frying 
oil and seed oil through transesterification method, for this reason we 
are looking for an equipment. Could anyone help me about it. Thank you 
very much for your concern. I remain.


Actually the "best" equipment is the one you make yourself. You customize it 
to your needs in view of automation, simplicity, volume ect. There are 
several processor examples on the JtF site that you can draw ideas from.

http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_processor.html
That said, however, it has been mentioned here more than a few times to stay 
away from the pre-fabricated poly-cone type processors as they are not what 
they claim to be, are exopessive without justification and do not produce a 
product that is near the quality you can do your self.
Besides, in the environment you are in building yor own reactor/wash tank 
system could be viewed as part of the learning curve, and would help you 
also better understand what is happening during the transesterification 
process and it's subsequent road to completion as top rated usable fuel.
Study the material on the JtF site carefully and don't try to skip any steps 
and you will get there. Use the highest quality equipment you can IE: 
scales, measuring containers,chemicals (NaOH or KOH) and work in an 
atmosphere that promotes safety and sufficient warmth not to interfere with 
the reaction.


Luc


Best Regards,
Selen Gurbuz


-
Do you Yahoo!?
Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term'
___
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] Biodiesel equipment

2005-01-28 Thread Gürbüz

Hi,
 
I am a new member of this group. I am a PhD student and in my institute we are 
going to start a project on biodiesel production, from waste frying oil and 
seed oil through transesterification method, for this reason we are looking for 
an equipment. Could anyone help me about it. Thank you very much for your 
concern. I remain.
 
Best Regards,
Selen Gurbuz


-
Do you Yahoo!?
 Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term'
___
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] Biodiesel Equipment Workshop, Berkeley, May 30

2004-05-24 Thread girl mark

Biodiesel Equipment Class
May 30,  12-6
At Tinkers Workshop Shorebird facility, 80 Bolivar Dr, Berkeley
(please note: this is not the Tinkers' Workshop better-known main site)

No pre-registration needed, please come!
Cost: $20-$50 sliding scale
Optional 85-page homebrew biodiesel guidebook available for $8.


Directions to site:
I-80 to University exit
Go east on University to 6th st (which is the first right you can make)
Turn right on 6th st
Go right on Addison
Go to the waterfront, and make a left
Go one block, site will be on your right
Address: 80 Bolivar Dr.

This is a class on the equipment needs for homebrewing biodiesel fuel. 
Please see www.journeytoforever.org to familiarise yourself with the 
homebrewing process.

I am also teaching a comprehensive homebrewing class at Solar Living 
Institute in Hopland the day before- please see 
http://store.solarlivingstore.com/bifufrve2920.html for registration to the 
Hopland class.

Biodiesel equipment at the May 30th class will be an 'Appleseed' water 
heater-based biodiesel reactor, a standpipe wash tank, methanol recovery 
condensers and a counterflow heat exchanger, gear pump built out of an 
engine oil sump pump, mistwashing equipment and homemade polyethylene 
bubblewash aerator. We will discuss the biodiesel reaction, compatible 
materials, engineering and designing a system, other kinds and sizes of 
tanks, plumbing tools, safety, basic plumbing and wiring, basics of pumps, 
methoxide mixer options, methanol recovery and vacuum-assisted methanol 
recovery.







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]




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/
 




Re: [biofuel] Biodiesel Equipment Class, berkeley, Ca, May 30

2004-05-19 Thread Derek Sceats

[Edited to remove html code.]

Could you please outline the contents of the 80-page biodiesel
homebrewing guidebook?  Thanks!

Derek

=
> 
> Homebrew Biodiesel Equipment Building and Design Class
> May 30, 12-6
> Berkeley CA
> 
> email me for directions to the workshop site:
> Ê [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
> $20-$50 sliding scale
> optional 80-page biodiesel homebrewing guidebook available $8
> 
> 
> 
> I am teaching a one-day biodiesel equipment building workshop in
Berkeley.
> 
> At this class we will build a no-weld water heater-based 'Appleseed'

> biodiesel reactor, a standpipe wash tank, a methanol recovery
condensor, 
> and assemble basic wash gear. There will be a lot of discussion of
reactor 
> and system needs, engineering original systems, using any kind of
tank you 
> might come across, plumbing tools, materials compatibility, safety,
basic 
> plumbing and wiring, basics of pumps, and more. This will be slightly
less 
> hands-on than the two-day reactor building class I did in April but
the 
> same material will be covered.
> 
> I am looking for ONE person who wants their equipment built as part
of this 
> class- if you would like your system built in class, please email me.
You 
> would need to provide a water heater and transport it to class (new
they 
> cost $200, used- perhaps free) and $225 for the other parts, which I
would 
> be able to pick up and bring to the class. Someone who only wants a
reactor 
> is also OK - the parts for a reactor only are approximately $150 plus

> however much your water heater costs you.
> 
> For more info on the equipment, please look around at 
> www.veggieavenger.com/media . If you are new (ish) to biodiesel
homebrewing 
> info, please familiarise yourself with the process by doing some
reading at 
> www.journeytoforever.org .
> 
> 
> If you are looking for a basic homebrewing class in the area, I am
also 
> doing my Comprehensive workshop on biodiesel homebrewing at Solar
Living 
> Institute in Hopland the day before, May 29. Here's a link to SLI's

> workshop info: http://store.
solarlivingstore.com/bifufrve2920.html
> 
> 
> please note: I'm teaching in the New Mexico/Arizona this week, have
poor 
> internet access, and won't be checking list email as often as usual-
it may 
> take me a few days to respond to registration or to questions about
the 
> class. I apologise for any delay.
> 
> Mark




 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~-->
Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar.
Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free!
http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/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/
 




[biofuel] Biodiesel Equipment Class, berkeley, Ca, May 30

2004-05-19 Thread girl mark

Homebrew Biodiesel Equipment Building and Design Class
May 30, 12-6
Berkeley CA

email me for directions to the workshop site:
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]

$20-$50 sliding scale
optional 80-page biodiesel homebrewing guidebook available $8



I am teaching a one-day biodiesel equipment building workshop in Berkeley.

At this class we will build a no-weld water heater-based 'Appleseed' 
biodiesel reactor, a standpipe wash tank, a methanol recovery condensor, 
and assemble basic wash gear. There will be a lot of discussion of reactor 
and system needs, engineering original systems, using any kind of tank you 
might come across, plumbing tools, materials compatibility, safety, basic 
plumbing and wiring, basics of pumps, and more. This will be slightly less 
hands-on than the two-day reactor building class I did in April but the 
same material will be covered.

I am looking for ONE person who wants their equipment built as part of this 
class- if you would like your system built in class, please email me. You 
would need to provide a water heater and transport it to class (new they 
cost $200, used- perhaps free) and $225 for the other parts, which I would 
be able to pick up and bring to the class. Someone who only wants a reactor 
is also OK - the parts for a reactor only are approximately $150 plus 
however much your water heater costs you.

For more info on the equipment, please look around at 
www.veggieavenger.com/media . If you are new (ish) to biodiesel homebrewing 
info, please familiarise yourself with the process by doing some reading at 
www.journeytoforever.org .


If you are looking for a basic homebrewing class in the area, I am also 
doing my Comprehensive workshop on biodiesel homebrewing at Solar Living 
Institute in Hopland the day before, May 29. Here's a link to SLI's 
workshop info: http://store.solarlivingstore.com/bifufrve2920.html


please note: I'm teaching in the New Mexico/Arizona this week, have poor 
internet access, and won't be checking list email as often as usual- it may 
take me a few days to respond to registration or to questions about the 
class. I apologise for any delay.

Mark

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]




 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/
 




RE: [biofuel] Biodiesel Equipment Building workshop, Santa Cruz, CA, April 10 and 11th

2004-03-11 Thread Romy Miranda

My mistake. =)
 
Thanks and regards too.
romy

Tan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I won't be surprised if she's not aware. She's in the US and you're in the
Philippines. Don't forget that we're global here.

regards,
ct

=>-Original Message-
=>From: Romy Miranda [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
=>Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 12:44 AM
=>To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com
=>Subject: Re: [biofuel] Biodiesel Equipment Building workshop, Santa
=>Cruz, CA, April 10 and 11th
=>
=>
=>hi girl mark. are you aware of the biodiesel company? and
=>president arroyo signed a memorandum that all government vehicles
=>must use this product? any relation to that company?
=>
=>thanks.
=>
=>romy
=>
=>girl mark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
=>I'm running a biodiesel equipment building Intensive class two
=>days- April
=>10th and 11th, 10 am-5 pm, Santa Cruz.
=>To register and for location, please email me at
=>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
=>
=>this is a hands-on class where we'll build:
=>
=>-A `fumeless' enclosed processor which can be converted to a
=>methanol recovery still. Parts cost is $120-$150 for this unit
=>
=>-A standpipe wash tank built out of a drum. Parts cost: $30
=>
=>-A utility or mixing pump built out of a washing machine motor
=>and an automotive oil pump. Parts cost: $10
=>
=>-A couple of methanol recovery condensors- a counterflow heat exchanger
=>cooled by water, and a coil-type condensor coil built with flare
=>fittings.
=>Parts cost: $20 or so.
=>
=>-A polyethylene tube 'aerator' for use with bubblewashing in place of
=>breakdown-prone aquarium air stones(parts cost: $5)
=>
=>-possibly a barrel-based reactor for those unable to find a cheap
=>electric
=>water heater
=>
=>-mistwashing equipment
=>
=>-pressure testing rig for equipment experiments
=>
=>-inline electric heater
=>
=>
=>In addition there will be a full discussion and a demonstration of
=>biodiesel equipment design parameters. The syllabus will cover:
=>
=>heating (including solar heating discussion)
=>pumps and material handling
=>agitation
=>separation
=>methanol recovery
=>heat exchangers and heat integration
=>washing techniques
=>secondary containment
=>materials compatibility with the processes used in biodiesel making
=>welded versus non-welded designs
=>reactor design that can be adapted to any style of tank
=>dewatering of oil and washed biodiesel
=>beginner 5-gallon reactor ideas
=>elementary wiring
=>elementary plumbing
=>
=>This is a two-day class and both discussion and equipment building will
=>take place both days.
=>
=>Those who wish to build their own equipment at this workshop
=>should get in
=>touch with me now to arrange parts availability (to prevent logistical
=>nightmare for me later in collecting all this complicated stuff).
=>
=>  I can pick up all of the hardware, but you would have to
=>arrange your own
=>vehicle to pick up of your reactor or other large piece from the
=>workshop site.
=>
=>Bring a pipe wrench if you have one or other plumbing/wiring tools.
=>
=>Contact instructor by April 5th if you are interested in building
=>your own
=>unit at this workshop: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
=>
=>A general biodiesel instruction manual is also available for an
=>additional
=>$7 at the workshop
=>
=>For photos of the processor designs, please see:
=>www.veggieavenger.com/media
=>
=>
=>
=>
=>
=>
=>
=>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
=>
=>
=>
=>
=>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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
=>
=>
=>
=>-
=>Do you Yahoo!?
=>Yahoo! Search - Find what you re looking for faster.
=>
=>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
=>
=>
=>
=>
=>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
=>
=>
=>
=>
=>



RE: [biofuel] Biodiesel Equipment Building workshop, Santa Cruz, CA, April 10 and 11th

2004-03-11 Thread Tan

I won't be surprised if she's not aware. She's in the US 
and you're in the
Philippines. Don't forget that we're global here.

regards,
ct

=>-Original Message-
=>From: Romy Miranda [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
=>Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 12:44 AM
=>To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com
=>Subject: Re: [biofuel] Biodiesel Equipment Building workshop, Santa
=>Cruz, CA, April 10 and 11th
=>
=>
=>hi girl mark. are you aware of the biodiesel company? and
=>president arroyo signed a memorandum that all government vehicles
=>must use this product? any relation to that company?
=>
=>thanks.
=>
=>romy
=>
=>girl mark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
=>I'm running a biodiesel equipment building Intensive class two
=>days- April
=>10th and 11th, 10 am-5 pm, Santa Cruz.
=>To register and for location, please email me at
=>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
=>
=>this is a hands-on class where we'll build:
=>
=>-A `fumeless' enclosed processor which can be converted to a
=>methanol recovery still. Parts cost is $120-$150 for this unit
=>
=>-A standpipe wash tank built out of a drum. Parts cost: $30
=>
=>-A utility or mixing pump built out of a washing machine motor
=>and an automotive oil pump. Parts cost: $10
=>
=>-A couple of methanol recovery condensors- a counterflow heat exchanger
=>cooled by water, and a coil-type condensor coil built with flare
=>fittings.
=>Parts cost: $20 or so.
=>
=>-A polyethylene tube 'aerator' for use with bubblewashing in place of
=>breakdown-prone aquarium air stones(parts cost: $5)
=>
=>-possibly a barrel-based reactor for those unable to find a cheap
=>electric
=>water heater
=>
=>-mistwashing equipment
=>
=>-pressure testing rig for equipment experiments
=>
=>-inline electric heater
=>
=>
=>In addition there will be a full discussion and a demonstration of
=>biodiesel equipment design parameters. The syllabus will cover:
=>
=>heating (including solar heating discussion)
=>pumps and material handling
=>agitation
=>separation
=>methanol recovery
=>heat exchangers and heat integration
=>washing techniques
=>secondary containment
=>materials compatibility with the processes used in biodiesel making
=>welded versus non-welded designs
=>reactor design that can be adapted to any style of tank
=>dewatering of oil and washed biodiesel
=>beginner 5-gallon reactor ideas
=>elementary wiring
=>elementary plumbing
=>
=>This is a two-day class and both discussion and equipment building will
=>take place both days.
=>
=>Those who wish to build their own equipment at this workshop
=>should get in
=>touch with me now to arrange parts availability (to prevent logistical
=>nightmare for me later in collecting all this complicated stuff).
=>
=>  I can pick up all of the hardware, but you would have to
=>arrange your own
=>vehicle to pick up of your reactor or other large piece from the
=>workshop site.
=>
=>Bring a pipe wrench if you have one or other plumbing/wiring tools.
=>
=>Contact instructor by April 5th if you are interested in building
=>your own
=>unit at this workshop: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
=>
=>A general biodiesel instruction manual is also available for an
=>additional
=>$7 at the workshop
=>
=>For photos of the processor designs, please see:
=>www.veggieavenger.com/media
=>
=>
=>
=>
=>
=>
=>
=>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
=>
=>
=>
=>
=>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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
=>
=>
=>
=>-
=>Do you Yahoo!?
=>Yahoo! Search - Find what you’re looking for faster.
=>
=>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
=>
=>
=>
=>
=>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
=>
=>
=>
=>
=>



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/
 





Re: [biofuel] Biodiesel Equipment Building workshop, Santa Cruz, CA, April 10 and 11th

2004-03-10 Thread Romy Miranda

hi girl mark. are you aware of the biodiesel company? and president arroyo 
signed a memorandum that all government vehicles must use this product? any 
relation to that company?
 
thanks.
 
romy

girl mark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm running a biodiesel equipment building Intensive class two days- April 
10th and 11th, 10 am-5 pm, Santa Cruz.
To register and for location, please email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]

this is a hands-on class where we'll build:

-A `fumeless' enclosed processor which can be converted to a
methanol recovery still. Parts cost is $120-$150 for this unit

-A standpipe wash tank built out of a drum. Parts cost: $30

-A utility or mixing pump built out of a washing machine motor
and an automotive oil pump. Parts cost: $10

-A couple of methanol recovery condensors- a counterflow heat exchanger 
cooled by water, and a coil-type condensor coil built with flare fittings. 
Parts cost: $20 or so.

-A polyethylene tube 'aerator' for use with bubblewashing in place of 
breakdown-prone aquarium air stones(parts cost: $5)

-possibly a barrel-based reactor for those unable to find a cheap electric 
water heater

-mistwashing equipment

-pressure testing rig for equipment experiments

-inline electric heater


In addition there will be a full discussion and a demonstration of 
biodiesel equipment design parameters. The syllabus will cover:

heating (including solar heating discussion)
pumps and material handling
agitation
separation
methanol recovery
heat exchangers and heat integration
washing techniques
secondary containment
materials compatibility with the processes used in biodiesel making
welded versus non-welded designs
reactor design that can be adapted to any style of tank
dewatering of oil and washed biodiesel
beginner 5-gallon reactor ideas
elementary wiring
elementary plumbing

This is a two-day class and both discussion and equipment building will 
take place both days.

Those who wish to build their own equipment at this workshop should get in 
touch with me now to arrange parts availability (to prevent logistical 
nightmare for me later in collecting all this complicated stuff).

  I can pick up all of the hardware, but you would have to arrange your own 
vehicle to pick up of your reactor or other large piece from the workshop site.

Bring a pipe wrench if you have one or other plumbing/wiring tools.

Contact instructor by April 5th if you are interested in building your own 
unit at this workshop: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

A general biodiesel instruction manual is also available for an additional 
$7 at the workshop

For photos of the processor designs, please see: www.veggieavenger.com/media







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]




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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service. 



-
Do you Yahoo!?
Yahoo! Search - Find what you’re looking for faster.

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]




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/
 




[biofuel] Biodiesel Equipment Building workshop, Santa Cruz, CA, April10 and 11th

2004-03-09 Thread girl mark

I'm running a biodiesel equipment building Intensive class two days- April 
10th and 11th, 10 am-5 pm, Santa Cruz.
To register and for location, please email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]

this is a hands-on class where we'll build:

-A `fumeless' enclosed processor which can be converted to a
methanol recovery still. Parts cost is $120-$150 for this unit

-A standpipe wash tank built out of a drum. Parts cost: $30

-A utility or mixing pump built out of a washing machine motor
and an automotive oil pump. Parts cost: $10

-A couple of methanol recovery condensors- a counterflow heat exchanger 
cooled by water, and a coil-type condensor coil built with flare fittings. 
Parts cost: $20 or so.

-A polyethylene tube 'aerator' for use with bubblewashing in place of 
breakdown-prone aquarium air stones(parts cost: $5)

-possibly a barrel-based reactor for those unable to find a cheap electric 
water heater

-mistwashing equipment

-pressure testing rig for equipment experiments

-inline electric heater


In addition there will be a full discussion and a demonstration of 
biodiesel equipment design parameters. The syllabus will cover:

heating (including solar heating discussion)
pumps and material handling
agitation
separation
methanol recovery
heat exchangers and heat integration
washing techniques
secondary containment
materials compatibility with the processes used in biodiesel making
welded versus non-welded designs
reactor design that can be adapted to any style of tank
dewatering of oil and washed biodiesel
beginner 5-gallon reactor ideas
elementary wiring
elementary plumbing

This is a two-day class and both discussion and equipment building will 
take place both days.

Those who wish to build their own equipment at this workshop should get in 
touch with me now to arrange parts availability (to prevent logistical 
nightmare for me later in collecting all this complicated stuff).

  I can pick up all of the hardware, but you would have to arrange your own 
vehicle to pick up of your reactor or other large piece from the workshop site.

Bring a pipe wrench if you have one or other plumbing/wiring tools.

Contact instructor by April 5th if you are interested in building your own 
unit at this workshop: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

A general biodiesel instruction manual is also available for an additional 
$7 at the workshop

For photos of the processor designs, please see: www.veggieavenger.com/media







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]




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/
 




[biofuel] Biodiesel Equipment Building Class, San Gregorio CA 12/13

2003-12-06 Thread girl Mark

Biodiesel Equipment Building Class

Saturday, Dec. 13th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
San Gregorio Stage Stop (corner of Hwy 84 and Stage
Road, 10 miles south of Half Moon Bay just off of Hwy
101)
Instructor: Maria 'Mark' Alovert.  
$15- 50 sliding scale 
Bring potluck lunch to share.  
Please RSVP to register: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Come build a processor out of a used electric water
heater, as well as a wash tank, a utility pump, and a
methanol recovery condensor

The equipment built, all of which requires no welding
or special metalworking skills, will be:

 A ‘fumeless’ enclosed processor which can be
converted to a methanol recovery still. Parts cost is
$120-$150 for this unit
A standpipe wash tank built out of a drum. Parts cost:
$30
A utility or mixing pump built out of a washing
machine motor and an automotive oil pump. Parts cost:
$10
A couple of methanol recovery condensors- a
counterflow heat exchanger cooled by water, and a
coil-type condensor coil built with flare fittings.
Parts cost: $20 or so.


Bring a pipe wrench if you have one. 
Contact instructor by 12/9 if you are interested in
building your own unit at this workshop:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
A general biodiesel instruction manual is available
for an additional $5 at the workshop







__
Do you Yahoo!?
New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing.
http://photos.yahoo.com/

 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~-->
Buy Ink Cartridges or Refill Kits for your HP, Epson, Canon or Lexmark
Printer at MyInks.com. Free s/h on orders $50 or more to the US & Canada.
http://www.c1tracking.com/l.asp?cid=5511
http://us.click.yahoo.com/mOAaAA/3exGAA/qnsNAA/FGYolB/TM
-~->

Biofuel at Journey to Forever:
http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html

Biofuels list archives:
http://archive.nnytech.net/index.php?list=biofuel

Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address.
To unsubscribe, send an email to:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 

Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/