Re: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel

2014-12-03 Thread Thomas Kelly
e. Capturing methane at its source and using it close to where it's produced to generate electricity seems appropriate. Sorry to carry on, but you did say methane was intriguing. Best, Tom -Original Message- From: "John Jaser" Sent: ‎11/‎26/‎2014 2:50 PM To: "sustaina

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel

2014-12-01 Thread John Jaser
That interview with Dr. Olah was a good read. Thanks Darryl. From: Darryl McMahon Sent: ‎Thursday‎, ‎November‎ ‎27‎, ‎2014 ‎1‎:‎24‎ ‎PM To: sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org Has anyone read "Beyond Oil and Gas: The Methanol Economy"? http://www.technologyreview.com/new

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel

2014-11-28 Thread Darryl McMahon
I have not yet started in on racing forums, as I understand they use 100% methanol as fuel, and my interest is using a mix of methanol (up to 50% possibly) in order to avoid making engine modifications while not sacrificing engine life. The idea of the methanol energy economy is way beyond my

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel

2014-11-28 Thread Michele Stephenson
Have you looked on drag racing forums about methanol for race fuel? And they discuss the effects on the motor and modifications required. Michele > On Nov 27, 2014, at 12:24 PM, "Darryl McMahon" wrote: > > Has anyone read "Beyond Oil and Gas: The Methanol Economy"? > > http://www.technolog

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel

2014-11-27 Thread John Jaser
Tom -Original Message- From: "John Jaser" Sent: ‎11/‎26/‎2014 2:50 PM To: "sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org" Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel Hi Tom: Sorry should have added the context. Intriguing as perhaps a better common den

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel

2014-11-26 Thread Tom
its source and using it close to where it's produced to generate electricity seems appropriate. Sorry to carry on, but you did say methane was intriguing. Best, Tom -Original Message- From: "John Jaser" Sent: ‎11/‎26/‎2014 2:50 PM To: "sustainablelorgbiofuel@

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel

2014-11-26 Thread John Jaser
Sent: ‎11/‎26/‎2014 12:58 PM To: "sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org" Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel Methanol is super intriguing… the amount of hydrogen per molecule. From: Darryl McMahon Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎November‎ ‎26‎, ‎2014 ‎12‎:

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel

2014-11-26 Thread Tom
inablelists.org" Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel Methanol is super intriguing… the amount of hydrogen per molecule. From: Darryl McMahon Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎November‎ ‎26‎, ‎2014 ‎12‎:‎06‎ ‎PM To: sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org Jan, thanks for the

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel

2014-11-26 Thread Tom
al Message- From: "Darryl McMahon" Sent: ‎11/‎26/‎2014 10:03 AM To: "Sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org" Subject: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel In Canada, it is illegal to produce ethanol for fuel without a federal permit, and these are effectively never gra

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel

2014-11-26 Thread John Jaser
ope this information did not scar you off, but increased your curiosity. > > Best > Jan Warnqvisr > > -Ursprungligt meddelande- From: Darryl McMahon > Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 4:03 PM > To: Sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org > Subject: [Biofuel] Meth

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel

2014-11-26 Thread Darryl McMahon
patent. I hope this information did not scar you off, but increased your curiosity. Best Jan Warnqvisr -Ursprungligt meddelande- From: Darryl McMahon Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 4:03 PM To: Sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org Subject: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel In C

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel

2014-11-26 Thread Jan Warnqvist
, November 26, 2014 4:03 PM To: Sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org Subject: [Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel In Canada, it is illegal to produce ethanol for fuel without a federal permit, and these are effectively never granted to a home brewer. I have been pondering the idea of

[Biofuel] Methanol as a motor fuel

2014-11-26 Thread Darryl McMahon
In Canada, it is illegal to produce ethanol for fuel without a federal permit, and these are effectively never granted to a home brewer. I have been pondering the idea of using methanol (wood alcohol) as an alternative to ethanol fuel, but have not taken the time to research it. Has somebody