[Biofuel] Co-ops and EPA

In search of answers to the following: In the US, does a co-op structure for a bioD producer exempt it from regstering with the EPA as a fuel manufacturer? Corrolary: Can a fleet operator be a co-op member, and not be subject toPA scrutiny about Tier 1 Health Stu

[Biofuel] Re: USA regulations

That was supposed to say: "...register with the EPA as a fuel producer..."&bsp; sorry. * _ Msg sent via @bmi.net Mail v4 - http://www.bmi.net _

[Biofuel] USA regulations

Looking for reliable answers to: In the USA, does a co-op making bioD have to register with the EPA as a uel producer? Can a fleet managing company (like a transit company) be a co-op member nd not incur the EPA Tier 1 Health Certification requirements?

[Biofuel] Estimating WVO Volume

Has anyone estimatd total WVO volume at any scale? In the < st1:place>U.S. or in a state. Perhaps from the front end taking the amunt produced, how much for fryers, figure out per capita, then you could etimate for your community? I've tried from th other end; num

[Biofuel] "Wonderful Life" tidbit

I watched "It's A Wnderful Life" for the first time in many years this season. Try to recall, if yu've seen it, when George (J. Stewart) and Mary (D. Reed) were on one phon talking to Sam in New York. Sam was pitching an investmen to George - do you remember - "pl

[Biofuel] Re: Solar Budget Calculations

I've made some progress on this question. For the US, NREL has a pretty good variety of maps: HYPERLINK \l "BM__top"http://rredc.nrel.gov/solar/old_data/nsrdb/redbook/atlas/serve. cgi Here is my rough calculation for my watershed, at @ 46 L North: 1 million acres, or 405,000 hectares. 4

[Biofuel] Calculating the Solar Budget for any place

I've been working on how to calculate the solar budget for any number of square feet in anyplace. Well, my place. Do people buy that an average figure of 636 watts of solar radiation /sq. meter reach the surface? I have that in an illustration I found, but it does not give the frequency. Would

[Biofuel] Diesel mechanic reports manufacturer warning

ead when I bought it before bioD). Randal --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 11/1/2004 ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTEC

RE: [Biofuel] Creating a cool room storage in a hot climate - solar.

Actually, ice will from even if the ambient air temp is above freezing. How much above depends on humidity and other sources nearby of radiant heat transfer. RADIANT heat transfer, which is a different process than conductive or convective heat transfer. The ice forms because of radiant heat los

RE: [biofuel] idea

“In this > way, if your engine and generator are big enough, you could comfortably > live completely off the grid. “ This idea needs to have the numbers run to see if the waste heat is sufficient. That of course depends on the thermal efficiency and square footage of the living space. Also ru

[biofuel] WVO Aging Test/ Finished Fuel Aging

, maybe someone has done this in a systematic and not anecdotal way already?Results?Anyone? Randal --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.611 / Virus Database: 391 - Release Date: 3/3/2004 [Non-text

[biofuel] OSU vegoil-biod-hydrogen project

An article is here: http://barometer.orst.edu/vnews/display.v/ART/2004/02/10/4029152141d7d Randal Son "Resist Convenience, Go For Efficiency" --- This message powered by BMI WebMail. -- http://webma

[biofuel] Zero Mix

HI Edward, Are you running S(W)VO now? In what motor, for how many miles? Randal Son "Resist Convenience, Go For Efficiency" --- This message powered by BMI WebMail. -- http://webmail.bmi.net

Re: [biofuel] Storage of WVO prior to processing

>>>Even then, things might get away on you. Best to use WVO up as it comes in and not store it too long. Can you explain what is happening to the oil? Oxidation? Which results in...what? Randal Son "Resist Convenience, Go

[biofuel] Storage of WVO prior to processing

Greetings, Does anyone have experience with storing fairly large amounts of WVO, pre-processing? (Like 1,500 gallons) Are there any issues - rancidity, or anything else to consider? Harder to crack if old, for any reason? Randal Son "Resist Convenience, Go For Effic

Re: [biofuel] Ethanol Process BioD

OK - Is it known which source oils crack the easiest with ethanol? Is there a chemical mystery that needs solving, or is it just that ethanol does not have all the molecules it needs to quickly crack used oil if there is any H-2-O? Randal Son "Resist Convenience, Go For Effic

[biofuel] Ethanol Process BioD

makes good bioD with methanol) Thanks! Randal Son "Resist Convenience, Go For Efficiency" --- This message powered by BMI WebMail. -- http://webmail.bmi.net Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -

[biofuel] Shelf Life / Storage / Moisture FollowUp

Does anyone know if steel tanks at ambient temps (like 250 gallon oil stove tanks) will condense moisture on the exposed walls if they are not full? Should storage of BioD incorporate a water trap? Randal Son "Resist Convenience, Go For Effic

[biofuel] Finished Fuel Shelf Life / Storage

lons or so on hand @ 1 October, and not making more until I get low, probably in April. Winter low temps here typically in the 20's F, occasionally 0 F. Keeping stored fuel in a freeze free space is an option, but not free. Randal Son "Resist Convenience

Re: [biofuel] The same boat as Sue...

80 mpg - that's another story. Randal Son "Resist Convenience, Go For Efficiency" --- This message powered by BMI WebMail. -- http://webmail.bmi.net Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --

[biofuel] Re: [girl Mark'sBioD guide]

Oh, girl Mark! Your Biodiesel Guide was recently praised here as having good drawings. Can it be had still? Randal Son "Resist Convenience, Go For Efficiency" --- This message powered by BMI WebMai

Re: [biofuel] Re: Off-the-Shelf Processors

rts and assembling such a processor take? Randal Son --- This message powered by BMI WebMail. -- http://webmail.bmi.net Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~--> Buy Ink Cartridges or Refill Kit

[biofuel] Re: Off-the-Shelf Processors

Sure, here are the websites: http://www.biodieselgear.com/equipment/catalog.htm http://www.biodieselsolutions.com/default.asp Thanks for any advice! Randal Son "Resist Convenience" --- This message powered by B

[biofuel] New To List - Off-the-Shelf Processors

-inventing and building a system that would work. So - Is anyone willing to "review" the processors that are out there? I have looked at both BDgear and BDsolutions - opinions, please? Randal Son "Resist Convenience" -

[biofuels-biz] Step By Step used vehicle preparation

Greetings, Assuming the objective of transitioning a Cummins 6 cylinder diesel truck with 100K miles of petro-diesel use, can anyone point me to a step-by-step description of how to prepare the fuel system and engine for the most reliable results? thanks. Randal Son "Resist Conven

[biofuels-biz] Fuel Quality Test for Small Producers

Greetings, I would appreciate learning if there is a fairly simple and affordable Fuel Quality test system for the home producer of biodiesel. Randal Son "Resist Convenience" --- This message powered by BMI WebMai

[biofuels-biz] Feedstock contracting

I would be interested in anyone's experience with contracting for WVO feedstock. Is a firm commitment to remove whatever they produce adequate, or are producers now wanting to be paid? Lots of questions: 'conditional' removal, length of commitment, franchise operator's authority to contrac