Hi All,
I have been fooling around with the Foolproof process and have a few
questions/observations.
First, is this your first attempt to make biodiesel? You saw what it
says at the top of that page?
"NOTE: The two-stage biodiesel processes are advanced methods, not
for novices -- learn the basics thoroughly first. The single-stage
base method is the place to start. Start here."
"Here" being here:
"Where do I start?"
http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_make.html#start
"Not for novices" is linked and takes you here:
http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_make2.html#whystart
Did you read that? If not you really should.
I do not get an emulsion when I add the alcohol to the
WVO.
Emulsion? You mean this?
"6. Mix for five minutes -- the mixture will become murky because of
solvent change (methanol is a polar compound, oil is strongly
non-polar; a suspension will form)."
Are you starting with WVO? It's best to start with SVO. You're giving
yourself too many variables all at once, instead of starting at the
beginning with the simplest process and adding new factors one at a
time.
I am using store bought denatured alcohol which is quite dry by my
tests, and seems to have 10 to 20% methanol in it.
Denatured alcohol will not work. It is mostly ethanol, and making
ethyl esters is not easy, and also not for novices. See:
Ethyl esters -- making ethanol biodiesel
http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_make2.html#ethylester
Also it is not dry, it will have about 5% water in it, and the
biodiesel process is sensitive to water, especially ethyl esters.
You need 99%+ methanol, and then start with a single-stage base
reaction with SVO, virgin oil.
I have gotten plenty of soap in the final fuel even after a good
separation of glycerin.
You're sure you got a separation of glycerine?
I know there is plenty of FFA in my starting oil.
How do you know?
Is there
a test to determine if the acid stage is working or how far along
the esterification is.? I did the shake with water test and the
original oil
becomes a milkshake.
You shook the original oil? Or what your process produced?
The acid stage product separates quickly but is murky.
I don't think so.
Go back to the beginning Joe, don't take short-cuts.
Best wishes
Keith Addison
Journey to Forever
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