I have read numerous articles on how much oil content algae contains that most conclude shows HUGE potential as a renewable feedstock for the production of...
It may be viable from an economic point, but to consider it viable from any other point, you need to define what viable is. Most biodiesel made with methanol...
Two things: 1. The Hexane in the oil extraction is reused and is not used up in the oil that is extracted. 2. The methanol only make up 10% of the biodiesel....
Having a slightly higher end price with higher quality and/or additional perceived benefits can still be competitive economically. With an increasing number ...
on a homebrew level, algae-derived biodiesel will never make sense. however, on a commercial level, algae-derived biodiesel will likely account for a majority...
Glen, Your comments about price point vs/perceived value is dead on. I have found that the average consumer (of the John Q Public - not Commercial type) looks...
... If methanol bothers you, use ethanol. Also, solvent extraction will probably not be used for algal oil extraction. ... Ron Brown 3July2007 . ... Get the...
Just a reminder that there are only a few days left to pre-register for Local Biodiesel Conference 2007. Walk-up registration will most likely be available,...
Thanks to all who have posted. Very interesting discussion so far. I think Glenn kind of captured my sentiment here. That being, one of truly a NON-petroleum...
Thanks to all who have posted. Very interesting discussion so far. I think Glenn kind of captured my sentiment here. That being, one of truly a NON-petroleum...
growing & harvesting algae on a small, homestead level is a costly proposition (land + water + new technology). i doubt that we will see small-scale algae...
... Probably not. The problem lies in the amount of real estate required to grow the algae. Current state-of-the art produces from 17 to 50 grams per square...
Good post Ron... And it beggs for a new question about Algae farming practices. ... It is interesting how the whole world only thinks in one dimesnsion... ...
In terms of algae being a potential source for feedstock oil in bioD production, I am also very interested, as this has been considered for some time now,...
... Cost. It could be done, and might even work. But the problem we need to solve with algae is cost of production. Crude oil is currently selling for...
fellas - keep in mind that pond-grown algae is a relatively inefficient way to grow and harvest algae/feedstock. several different people around the world have...
BioFence, based in England, markets a basic bioreactor- type system for around $40,000. This isn¹t totally out of the range of a homebased business. They...
I think a key difference of any tech / processing development for nutrituion vs cultivation for oil yields is that the net dry product produced for nutritional...
rick is right. efficient (closed system) algae harvest is a technical, specialized effort. while open (pond) algae farming is inefficient on many levels. so...
Wes, Yes, I have seen the web site for Varicon Aqua, and their Biofence tubular bioreactor. There are others also, like Bioking which has a tubular bioreactor...
Michael - "If the goal is chepa, domestic fuel - Go for the WVO"????? ... WVO is not limitless... In fact I have found that WVO is less than 2% (and probably...
Dave, You have very eloquently described my mindset and concerns exactly. You mention jatropha, but it suffers from two major drawbacks, unless I have been...
I'm hip to the limitations of WVO. I was simply suggesting that anyone looking to get into biodiesel out in the garage START with grease, because attempting to...
Can You Run Your Car On Biodiesel<http://boilkerala.blogspot.com/2007/07/can-you-run-your-car-on-biodiesel.html> Read this article before running your car on...
Below is a good discussion of TDI Volkswagen injection pump seal leakage issues with biodiesel and ULSD diesel, from the Burnveggies Northern California...
For those going to the conference.... Online registration is now closed. You can still register at the conference, but price is higher (we got a discount on...
Of the diesels we own, we have 2 VW Diesels. Neither are Turbos. A 1991 VW Diesel Jetta A 1982 VW Diesel Vanagon The Jetta has never had a drop of bio in it. ...
