[biofuel] Biodiesel in demand after Nevada debut

2003-10-26 Thread murdoch
http://www.amestrib.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=2035&dept_id=238095&newsid=10408883&PAG=461&rfi=9 Have not heard any word recently on Diesel engine makers for farmers and others doing a better job of certifying their engines to be warrantied using more than a 5% mixture. Pity. Have never heard the is

[biofuels-biz] Biodiesel in demand after Nevada debut

2003-10-26 Thread murdoch
http://www.amestrib.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=2035&dept_id=238095&newsid=10408883&PAG=461&rfi=9 Have not heard any word recently on Diesel engine makers for farmers and others doing a better job of certifying their engines to be warrantied using more than a 5% mixture. Pity. Have never heard the is

[biofuel] open flame heat sourses (was: aaron--don't do it)

2003-10-26 Thread Aaron F. Wieler
Todd: Of course I would use a closed loop heat exchanger. Good call on the differences of wood flames and propane flames, though. On the other hand, there's information on the JTF website about using milk cartons with sawdust and byproduct. It's under the glycerine section. Is anyone using these

Re: [biofuel] Hydrogen Hummer ?

2003-10-26 Thread Neoteric Biofuels Inc
Hindenberg House On Sunday, October 26, 2003, at 07:25 AM, craigreece wrote: > Edward, > > The only question you've asked that I can answer is: CNG is the acronym > for Compressed Natural Gas. > > Craig > > Edward Mendoza wrote: > >> >> >> Can someone please offer a little extra information on

[biofuel] Re: Fwd: Weekend fire destroys backyard biodiesel operation

2003-10-26 Thread skillshare
Please forward this message widely, the list below of hazards in the other message is very good. It all points to closed, and I mean really, really closed, systems- preferably ones capable of containing some pressure. Working outdoors reduces some of these risks but there's really no excuse n

Re: [biofuel] What vehicle are you running on biodiesel?

2003-10-26 Thread Appal Energy
Ford F-250 and VW Golf. - Original Message - From: "Mark Finewood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 12:32 PM Subject: [biofuel] What vehicle are you running on biodiesel? > I am curiouse about what vehicles people are running on biodiesel? > > Let me know. > > Ma

Re: [biofuel] Fwd: Weekend fire destroys backyard biodiesel operation

2003-10-26 Thread Appal Energy
Aaron, That pretty well sums it up. http://www.recorder.com/Headlines/mondaypage.php3 A "flash" fire (explosion) generated by fumes and an open motor housing. I'll bet you 10:1 that he'll still make biodiesel in the near future. A trip and a fall is no reason to give up walking. Todd Swearinge

AARON...DON'T DO IT!!!! was Re: [biofuel] UCSC Biodiesel program update

2003-10-26 Thread Appal Energy
Aaron, DON'T DO IT > we were thinking about trying to set up a heat exchanger from a wood stove > in the same shack, which would be the only heating system for the reactor > and oil/fuel storage area, Not unless the open flame (stove) is completely removed from the processing room, separate

Re: [biofuel] UCSC Biodiesel program update

2003-10-26 Thread Appal Energy
Aaron, DON'T DO IT > we were thinking about trying to set up a heat exchanger from a wood stove > in the same shack, which would be the only heating system for the reactor > and oil/fuel storage area, Not unless the open flame (stove) is completely removed from the processing room, separate

Re: [biofuel] Fwd: Weekend fire destroys backyard biodiesel operation

2003-10-26 Thread Aaron F. Wieler
There's another ariticle from a local online-only information source. (recorder.com, from greenfield, MA) I don't know how reliable it is. http://www.recorder.com/Headlines/mondaypage.php3 you may have to visit before monday tomorrow. text from site: Monday, October 20, 2003 ---

[biofuel] What vehicle are you running on biodiesel?

2003-10-26 Thread Mark Finewood
I am curiouse about what vehicles people are running on biodiesel? Let me know. Mark 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

Re: [biofuel] UCSC Biodiesel program update

2003-10-26 Thread Aaron F. Wieler
On Sat, 25 Oct 2003, shawstafari wrote: > Aaron, any word on the program at Hampshire? Recommendations from > the CU Biodiesel peeps? Recommendations? > > Regards, > Dave at hampshire: we're waiting on a $500 US grant from the school to build the processor. Receiving the money does not mean t

Re: [biofuel] Hydrogen Hummer ?

2003-10-26 Thread craigreece
Edward, The only question you've asked that I can answer is: CNG is the acronym for Compressed Natural Gas. Craig Edward Mendoza wrote: > > > Can someone please offer a little extra information on the H2O car? > > I heard from Paul F. Ostrove (www.hermosahydrogen.com) today that Tai > Robinson

Re: [biofuel] Hydrogen Hummer ?

2003-10-26 Thread mango
Hi, intergalactichydrogen.com does not appear to work. thank you, mango Edward Mendoza wrote: >Can someone please offer a little extra information on the H2O car? > >I heard from Paul F. Ostrove (www.hermosahydrogen.com) today that Tai >Robinson (www.Intergalactichydrogen.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [biofuel] Re: running ethanol - conversion required?

2003-10-26 Thread Tan
Curtis, Ethanol is not ionic. It us a polar covalent compound. Its polarity is between that of water and gasoline, thus it dissolves both in water and in gasoline and can act as emulsifier making a relatively stable mixture of gasoline and water. Best regards, Christopher =>-Original Messag

[biofuels-biz] (fwd) Plug-in hybrid workshop at EVS-20 Sat Nov 15 (Long Beach, CA, USA)

2003-10-26 Thread murdoch
A day-long workshop in plug-in hybrids costing, apparently $150. Hosted by calcars.org? It does look relevant to some of the discussions we've been having in the various groups about the pros and cons of hybrids and perhaps some will wish to attend this workshop. I have always thought that Plug

[biofuel] (fwd) Plug-in hybrid workshop at EVS-20 Sat Nov 15 (Long Beach, CA, USA)

2003-10-26 Thread murdoch
A day-long workshop in plug-in hybrids costing, apparently $150. Hosted by calcars.org? It does look relevant to some of the discussions we've been having in the various groups about the pros and cons of hybrids and perhaps some will wish to attend this workshop. I have always thought that Plug

Re: [biofuel] Hydrogen Hummer ?

2003-10-26 Thread murdoch
On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 20:28:48 -0700, you wrote: > > >Can someone please offer a little extra information on the H2O car? > >I heard from Paul F. Ostrove (www.hermosahydrogen.com) today that Tai >Robinson (www.Intergalactichydrogen.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED]) has just finished >modifying a Hummer that

Re: [biofuel] Biodiesel producers in Minnesota

2003-10-26 Thread Appal Energy
Clif, Speak with any bulk fossil fuel distributor to acquire 55 gallon drums of MeOH. Some will rake you on the price so shop around. You may also have a bulk fuel distributor that stores MeOH in 10,000 gallon tanks (especially in a metro area as big as the twin cities). This might allow you to p

[biofuel] Re: Biodiesel producers in Minnesota

2003-10-26 Thread k5farms
--- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, "clifonef" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am interested in seeing a small-scale biodiesel process in the Twin > Cities of Minnesota. > > Failing this, I am interested in buying the basic ingredients to make > a very small batch of biodiesel fuel. Methanol seem

[biofuel] Mustard oil and other research papers

2003-10-26 Thread A Wilkins
Hello, Here is a link to the University of Idaho. They have several papers on alternative fuels. I have a particular interest in report KLK310 it discusses the use of mustard oil for producing Biodiesel. I think it is worth a read. http://www.webs1.uidaho.edu/niatt/publications

[biofuel] Biodiesel producers in Minnesota

2003-10-26 Thread clifonef
I am interested in seeing a small-scale biodiesel process in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Failing this, I am interested in buying the basic ingredients to make a very small batch of biodiesel fuel. Methanol seems to be in scarce supply locally. Does anyone know where to obtain methanol? Th

[biofuel] Re: oil crop yields

2003-10-26 Thread k5farms
--- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, "Quinn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The canola plant is a *variety* of rapeseed. > > http://www.northerncanola.com/canolainfo/history.asp > > or this from the FDA: > http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/ANS00198.html > > "FDA is proposing to allow an edible oi

[biofuel] VANAGON FOR SALE

2003-10-26 Thread Arthur Sauerhaft
Hi Volks, Unfortunately I must sell my 1982 diesel vanagon with 1.9 type aaz engine. It is in pretty good shape, Some body problems, Engine is new, but needs more love than I can give it right now. NEW radiator was put in 2years ago, It has weekender seating , custom upholstered door panel lots

[biofuel] Hydrogen Hummer ?

2003-10-26 Thread Edward Mendoza
Can someone please offer a little extra information on the H2O car? I heard from Paul F. Ostrove (www.hermosahydrogen.com) today that Tai Robinson (www.Intergalactichydrogen.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED]) has just finished modifying a Hummer that runs on five fuels: 1. Diesel 2. Veggie-oil 3. Bio-dies

[biofuel] Re: running ethanol - conversion required?

2003-10-26 Thread csakima
As I understand, ethanol is a "ionic" type of substance, Gasoline is a "covalent" substance. Roughly explained Ionic (think, "water based") Covalent (think, "oil based"). Ionic solvents dissolve different things then covalent solvents. Make sense right?? Table Salt dissolves in water

[biofuel] Chemical jug fitting (long)

2003-10-26 Thread Alan Petrillo
Here's a fitting I built to enable me to use chemical jugs as fuel tanks. They're only about 5 gallons, but they're easy to get, and cheap or free. Since diesels need both a fuel supply and a return set up as an open loop to function properly, the idea is to build a fitting which will allow