Re: [Biofuel] Troubles with the First Batch.. Request Advise from the Experienced!!

2007-05-07 Thread Joe Street
Sounds like you have water somewhere Shawn; This might be in the oil or in your methanol (likely). Even the KOH can adsorb water very quickly although if it does it tends to 'melt' before your eyes. Heat the oil above the boiling point of water first and see if you can steam any water out of i

Re: [Biofuel] Troubles with the First Batch.. Request Advise from the Experienced!!

2007-05-07 Thread Mike Weaver
I would just start over - I think you need to get a good "crack" before worrying about wash tests. You should see a very clear line with no middle layer at all. Be sure there is no water in your oil, double check your titration, and maintain steady heat. I found it useful to learn on new oil i

[Biofuel] Troubles with the First Batch.. Request Advise from the Experienced!!

2007-05-07 Thread shawn patrick
Good Day All, I am getting confused as to what I am doing wrong. I have currently made two batch of biodiesel 4L each. Batch A and Batch B as I will refer to them.. I having difficulties with both.. I have created a mini-processor very similar to that shown on the web-site. All suggestions are ce