Preventing the poor reaction that allows the emulsion to form in the first place sounds like the real goal. Does Aleks Kac's Foolproof method create fuel that can withstand mechanical agitation during the wash phase? If not, what method does? Thanks, Ryan
-----Original Message----- From: Appal Energy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 11:45 PM To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [biofuel] Washing methods/Pressure Matt, Mist and bubble washing are methods that were developed to prevent or reduce the formation of emulsions. The biggest problem is that the emulsions shouldn't occur in properly prepared fuel, meaning that rather than solving the problems of incomplete reactions, their "inventors" chose to try and engineer around that "trivial" little matter. Unfortunately, both have become "standards" in the homebrew circuit. If you prepare your fuel correctly, there is no reason why you cannot use mechanical agitation, aka motor and impeller. Todd Swearingen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <biofuel@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 8:00 AM Subject: [biofuel] Washing methods/Pressure > I'm in the process of planning out a garage-based biodiesel system, > but I'm confused abou two things. First, what is the best method of > washing biodiesel? I have heard of the "mist" method, which I > assume sprays a light mist over the diesel, lets it sink to the > bottom, which is then drained off. My question is how long would I > let it mist for and what it used to provide a light mist? Would I > be better off building a bubble wand? I want the process to be as > automated as possible. > > Second, I keep hearing about people using a pressure tank for the > biodiesel process. What is this used for? > > Thanks! > > > > > > Biofuel at Journey to Forever: > http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html > > Biofuels list archives: > http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ > > Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. > To unsubscribe, send an email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT <http://rd.yahoo.com/SIG=129ofj5n2/M=295196.4901138.6071305.3001176/D=groups/S=1705083269:HM/EXP=1085114744/A=2128215/R=0/SIG=10se96mf6/*http://companion.yahoo.com> click here <http://us.adserver.yahoo.com/l?M=295196.4901138.6071305.3001176/D=groups/S=:HM/A=2128215/rand=439412698> _____ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biofuel/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/FGYolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biofuel/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
