As noted by a few members, this thread has nothing to do with biodiesel and does not belong on this forum. Please return to discussing biodiesel brewing and...
hello all, i will be building a GL-1 processor and was wondering if anyone has used a centrifuge instead of settling the clean BD in the barrel. if anyone has...
I'm developing a centrifuge that can be used for making BD. It would be installed in-line between the pump and the return line going back to the reactor....
This year the Collective Biodiesel Conference is being held in Washington DC at American University. If you've ever been before, you know how cool these things...
I just joined the group since i just bought my first diesel vehicle and I'd like to try my hand at making biodiesel. I bought the book "from the fryer to the...
Hugo, Look in the yellow pages under 'chemical suppliers'. Call all of them because you will find that prices will vary. I just bought (2) 55 gal drums at...
... where have you been able to find bags KOH or NaOH. my supplier has gone up from $60 per bag of KOH to 200 in 12 months. there must be a better way to buy...
Much to my surprise, I also found the price of KOH has gone thru the roof. In Jan 07 I got 100 lbs drum for $90. Last week, a 50 lb bag was ~ $175 and I had...
if you check who makes koh you will understand the gougeing.they are one of the largest agri-businesses in the world and also producers of biodiesel. talk...
At some price point it makes sense to consider distilling your own ethanol. It's pretty easy after you set up the still properly. It does require a federal...
reminj1, One of the reasons there has been limited success with ethanol is that it needs to be pure (98% I believe) and it absorbs moisture quickly. Erik, If...
Negative. I am still at step one which is making my own ethanol. This is great for my lawn mowers, but my pickup is a diesel, so my goal is to make my BD. I...
I need Rice Bran Oil for my batch test. Where to get this from Lahore (Pakistan) and also out from lahore and pakistan. Faheem Hassan ... From: Erik Weaver...
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Ok, I understand fully. I just wanted to make you aware of the "hassles" with trying to make BD with Ethanol. As has been posted recently on this thread, you...
I'm not going to argue with the fact about methanol to ethanol, Or which is easier or what ever.. (yes I know and understand that You need twice as much...
Hi everbody, It appears we are back on track again. Have made 2 more batches and everything is going well. We follwed the same basic recipe as before just...
jdbbio (wish you would use your first name), Yes, the test is temp sensitive. Your temp is correct so that is not the problem. Be sure to mix the methanol and...
If I understand what you're saying correctly. Put grits (corn meal) into wet ethanol. The water will be absorbed by the the corn meal and the result will be...
... After saturation. Yes.. But it makes a more since to do it all at once. while your distilling it in the first place. In our case We pass the saturated...
Hi I am from Indian Railways. Can you tell the grade of oils? means what is the FFa of these oils, really i wants low FFA ( below 3) Can you supply this...
Hello. I have made a new processor from a old electric 340 l hot water heater and in the top where the.... anti corrosion electrode (??) was placed I will have...
Hi Lars, I have processed up to 200F with the use of pressure in a sealed processor. What I have learned was that the amount of energy and the time it takes...
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