Scott,
The answers are yes to both questions. Pumpkins have a reasonably
high starch level; they are therefore suitable for conversion to ethyl
alcohol. To achieve maximum conversion you will have to use enzymes. I havnt
got time to go into all the intricasies but go to the jtf site and download
the appropriate sections of the Mother Earth "Making Alcohol Fuel Book" that
Keith has on the site there. You will have to build a still so look at that
section as well, in fact the whole book.
The answer wether or not it is economic in the end is up to you. What
determines this is the energy costs involved of which the distillation heat
requirement is by far the largest. If you can find a cheap heat source and
do it efficiently you will be successful. If you can also weld or braze this
is also a strong asset.The answer is to research the subject properly while
at the same time learning how to ferment, distill, etc so that you have some
practical experience and continually continue to learn. Good luck with your
endeavours.
B.r., David
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Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 3:12 PM
Subject: [biofuel] alcohol as a fuel
> there are two questions that i have:
> the first one is. can pumpkins be used to make a biofuel? And if so
> does someone have a recipe?
> The other is. Is it cost effective to make your own personal fuel
> providing you have the mechanical ability to construct the equipement?
> If anyone has the the answer to any of these questions please let me
> know. thanks in advance.
> scott
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