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Topic: How to make Biodiesel

	Propel Fuels: We Make Biodiesel Easy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Biodiesel is a clean-burning, domestically-produced fuel derived from a variety of renewable agricultural resources such as soybeans or mustard seed.
		The new biodiesel pump is located south of the West Seattle Bridge on Hwy 509, at 7800 Detroit Ave SW.
		The press conference was hosted by Rob Elam of Propel Fuels and included statements from John Plaza of Seattle Biodiesel and KC Golden of Climate Solutions.
	www.propelfuels.com (363 words)

	How to make Biodiesel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This is the easiest most fool proof method for making your first homebrewed few mini-batches of biodiesel.
		As an added bonus, the only "specialized" equipment required is a thermometer, accurate scales to measure out NaOH (in a pinch a metric teaspoon measure will work), and something to measure out 250 ml of methanol and 1 litre of vegetable oil.
		Be sure to notice that you can see a very definite, slowly sinking line towards the top of the Biodiesel as the glycerol slowly settles.
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/how_to_make_biodiesel (1011 words)

	Biodiesel
		Biodiesel (or biofuel) is the name for a variety of ester-based fuels (fatty esters) generally defined as the monoalkyl esters made from vegetable oils, such as soybean oil, canola or hemp oil, or sometimes from animal fats through a simple transesterification process.
		The supernatant is biodiesel and contains a mixture of methylated fatty acids and methanol, the catalyst remaining dissolved in the glycerol fraction.
		Biodiesel can be used in its pure form but many require certain engine modifications to avoid maintenance and performance problems.
	www.cyberlipid.org /glycer/biodiesel.htm (1191 words)

	Make your own biodiesel: Journey to Forever
		On the other hand, biodiesel can be more expensive, depending how much you make, what you make it from and whether you're comparing it with new or used oil (and where you live).
		Make sure all parts of the blender are clean and dry and that the blender components are tightly fitted.
		The biodiesel varies somewhat in colour according to the oil used (and so does the by-product layer at the bottom) but usually it's pale and yellowish (used-oil biodiesel can be darker and more amber).
	journeytoforever.org /biodiesel_make.html (6953 words)

	Biodiesel fuel and how to make biodiesel, information on Rudolph Diesel, bio-diesel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Transesterification of veggie oil (making biodiesel) can be performed at home using a home made mixing tank and two readily available ingredients.
		The biodiesel, which is lighter than the glycerin and detritus will sit on top of a totally separate layer of glycerin and contaminants.
		Suffice to say that making biodiesel is actually pretty simple and well within the reach of the average householder.
	www.tasmanenergy.com /bio-diesel.htm (1584 words)

	Biodiesel
		Make sure that this blender will never be used for food products again.
		An alternative would be to use a pump to remove the biodiesel from the jar.
		Biodiesel has a solvent effect on natural rubber hoses and seals.
	www.dangerouslaboratories.org /biodiesel.html (1141 words)

	How to make biodiesel from rapeseed oil, transesterification, alcohol, catalyst, Global Motive Power Revolution
		How to make biodiesel from rapeseed oil, transesterification, alcohol, catalyst, Global Motive Power Revolution
		This means adding a catalyst (such as lye) to an alcohol (ethanol or methanol), heating and stirring this mixture before adding it to vegetable oil (fresh or waste fryer oil) to yield biodiesel (ethyl ester or methyl ester).
		Water is sprayed at low velocity on top of a tall column of biodiesel.
	www.angelfire.com /mi3/gmpr/biodiesel1.htm (200 words)

	Argonaut Online News
		Biodiesel has not made it into mass production because the fuel is cost prohibitive.
		Brian He is a UI researcher who spends his time finding ways to make the by-products of biodiesel production useful and valuable, and consequently make biodiesel cheaper to produce.
		He said the leftover meal in the biodiesel process, mustard seedd and rapeseed hulls, would make good food for livestock, but they are full of toxic chemicals called isocyanates.
	www.argonaut.uidaho.edu /archives/120203/news1.html (635 words)

	:: SchNEWS :: DIY Guide - How to make Biodiesel
		Biodiesel, far from being an inferior homemade product, is better for your engine than the usual crappy fossil-based fuel that is helping to screw up the environment and people’s health.
		The specific gravity of vegetable oil is 0.920 therefore the specific gravity of biodiesel should be lower than the vegetable oil used to make the biodiesel.
		Every time you make a new batch of biodiesel using old vegetable oil you have to find out the amount of reactants required to get the correct reaction, this process is know as titration.
	www.schnews.org.uk /diyguide/howtomakebiodiesel.htm (1544 words)

	Treehugger: Repsol YPF to Make Biodiesel in Argentina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Treehugger: Repsol YPF to Make Biodiesel in Argentina
		Biodiesel is made through a chemical process in which the vegetable oil reacts with alcohol in the presence of a catalyzing agent.
		Producing ethanol in Brazil and biodiesel in Argentina or Brazil, countries which have important rural lands located in tropical areas of the world, could be a rare case these countries would have chances to reach success providing jobs in the scenery of globalization.
	www.treehugger.com /files/2005/06/repsol_ypf_to_m_1.php (944 words)

	Biodiesel recipe from Mike Pelly: Journey to Forever
		This is how to make your own biodiesel fuel from used cooking oil.
		I've found that depending on the type of WVO, how hot it got in the fryer, what was cooked in it and how long it was used, the amount of lye/water solution needed to titrate it is usually 1.5 to 3 milliliters.
		This also makes it easy to see when fuel is flowing and to keep an eye on the condition of the filter.
	journeytoforever.org /biodiesel_mike.html (4641 words)

	Planet BioDiesel - How To Make Biodiesel, Making Biodiesel Fuel, Brewing Biodiesel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Biodiesel can me made by nearly anyone in a simple process that is often compared to brewing beer.
		The primary component for making biodiesel is an oil or fat.
		Indeed one of the beauties of making biodiesel is the wide variety of choices in the ingredients that may be used.
	www.planetbiodiesel.com /making.asp (407 words)

	Boulder Biodiesel - Biodiesel Overview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Biodiesel is a domestic, non-toxic, biodegradable fuel that can be made from used cooking oil.
		Biodiesel experiences dificulties in cold weather, this can be solved through the use of winterizing agents used in ordinary diesel vehicles or through the addition of heating devices
		Making biodiesel requires vegetable oil, alcohol and a catalyst.
	www.boulderbiodiesel.com /biodiesel/index.jsp (1185 words)

	Agrifuels TM :: A Biodiesel Company - Home
		Biodiesel is made in the USA from vegetable oils, animal fats, and used restaurant grease.
		The raw materials used to make Biodiesel are grown by America’s farmers, many of whom are already running on it, and have been for years.
		Biodiesel is safer to use, handle, and store than petroleum diesel.¹ Biodiesel is less environmentally damaging to produce, and cleaner at the tailpipe.
	www.agrifuels.com (252 words)

	Biodiesel Frequently Asked Questions
		Biodiesel is the Ester (Methyl or Ethyl) created when Vegetable oil is mixed with an alcohol (usually Methanol) in the presence of a catalyst (usually Sodium Hydroxide) and allowed to separate and settle out.
		Biodiesel is non toxic (you could drink it!), 100 times more biodegradable than petro-diesel, is cleaner burning, does not contribute additional Co2 to the atmosphere when burned, less explosive and less dangerous in a spill or accident, and smells like a deep fryer when it burns instead of the nasty diesel smell.
		Biodiesel can be made from fresh oil or used restaurant oil.
	www.biodieselgear.com /faq.htm (1004 words)

	Biodiesel ingredients [Archive] - DR1 Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Well, maybe anyone knows of ppl who make home made soaps in the DR. The caustic soda needed to make soaps is the same for making the biodiesel.
		Biodiesel is not at all dangerous to use or handle.
		The ingredients used to make it are hazardous in the beginning, but they are converted into soap and biodiesel at the end of the reaction.
	www.dr1.com /forums/showthread/t-26936.html (699 words)

	Make Soda (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Makes three servings using non fat milk, low fat berry yogurt, and a splash of ginger ale or soda.
		Makes use of frozen pink lemonade concentrate, soda water, Tanqueray gin, and cranberry cocktail.
		Makes soda ash, calcium chloride, sodium sulfate, sodium bicarbonate, phosphoric acid, silica gel, sodium chlorite, zirconium silicate and hydrogen peroxide.
	www.tatu.us /directory/make+soda (304 words)

	Biodiesel Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Biodiesel is a diesel fuel replacement made from vegetable oil.
		BIODIESEL (methyl or ethyl ester of plant oils or animal fats) is a new fuel which is being tested under a wide range of conditions including both neat and blended with petrodiesel.
		If you use biodiesel in your vehicle and the distributor has not assessed the appropriate federal and local tax, you are responsible for reporting the tax liability to the proper federal, state and local agencies.
	www.uidaho.edu /bae/biodiesel/main/information.html (438 words)

	PlanetBioDiesel - Emulsion Issues, How to break a biodiesel emulsion (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Biodiesel emulsions occur most commonly when fuel with a lot of soap in it is washed to vigorously.
		If you have a fairly minor emulsion, the best policy is to let the biodiesel sit for a few minutes or several hours to see if the emulsion breaks on it's own.
		For that reason it is a good idea to save some glycerin you have drained off previous biodiesel batches, in case of a serious emulsion.
	www.planetbiodiesel.com /emulsion.asp (244 words)

	CU Biodiesel
		We are a non-profit student organization dedicated to advancing the use and knowledge of biodiesel, a vegetable based and clean-burning alternative to petroleum diesel.
		CU Biodiesel strives to educate the private and public sectors about the production and implementation of biodiesel and simultaneously promote it as a renewable and valuable resource.
		CU Biodiesel is proudly a member of Colorado Alliance for a Sustainable Future (CASF).
	www.cubiodiesel.org (520 words)

	Grassroots Biodiesel and Vegetable Oil Fuel Homepage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Biodiesel is a clean burning fuel which runs in any unmodified diesel engine.
		In addition, biodiesel can be made from renewable resources such as vegetable oil or animal fat and even from used cooking oil, an abundant waste product.
		Biodiesel is currently being manufactured at an industrial scale by large companies but can also be made on a small scale with simple technology.
	www.dancingrabbit.org /biodiesel (185 words)

	How to Make a Biodiesel Car (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		It teaches you how to purify it, and use it in your car to cut down emissions, preserve your auto’s engine life, increase your mileage and save you TONS of money on what you currently spend to fuel your vehicle.
		You will learn where you can buy commercial biodiesel conversion kits, or how to make one and install it on your own car or other vehicle.
		How to purify used vegetable oil or animal fat, for use as a biodiesel fuel.
	www.1st-working-at-home.com /biodiesel.htm (729 words)

	Biodiesel and your vehicle: Journey to Forever
		Biodiesel made from different kinds of oil can have slightly different characteristics (see Oils and esters characteristics) -- some are better for cold climates, for instance, while using ethanol as the alcohol ingredient (ethyl esters) gives slightly different results from methanol (methyl esters).
		The reprocessed biodiesel washed beautifully without emulsion and after three washings and a few days drying in the sun was crystal clear and ready to use.
		Biodiesel can also be used in gasoline (spark-ignition) engines, both 2-stroke and 4-stroke, but only as an additive.
	journeytoforever.org /biodiesel_vehicle.html (4490 words)

	Biodiesel Diesel Electricity Generator Free Energy
		Make sure you read about the FREE BONUSES (methane, free energy notes, and solar energy) at the end of this letter.
		This is a must read book because biodiesel is really starting to move from being an alternative fuel to a mainstream fuel - and that's a rare thing in the alternative energy world.
		This extremely valuable bonus will tell you how to make a solar oven and how to heat your home and your water using nothing but natural sunshine.
	www.electricitybook.com (2496 words)

	Biodiesel.org - Guide to Buying Biodiesel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Although biodiesel producers are located throughout the country, proximity is not necessarily an issue.
		Once they realize demand is out there and that biodiesel is a valuable addition to their product lines, most distributors will make it available.
		There are hundreds of retail stations that now make biodiesel blends available to the public both at gas stations and fuel docks.
	www.biodiesel.org /buyingbiodiesel/guide/default.shtm (350 words)

	How to make biodiesel - Wikibooks
		Before you make your first batch of Biodiesel you should read Mike Pelly's excellent article about biodiesel.
		If you are using Used Oil, you should do a titration to determine the correct amount of NaOH, OR just try using 6-7 grams of NaOH (about 1 level metric teaspoon) and hope for the best.
		The biodiesel will be very cloudy, and it will take a day or two more for it to clear.
	en.wikibooks.org /wiki/Transwiki:How_to_make_Biodiesel (940 words)

	Biofuels: Journey to Forever - how to make your own clean-burning biofuel, biodiesel from cooking oil, fuel alcohol, ...
		Both biodiesel and ethanol are clean, grow-your-own fuels that can be made on-site in small villages from renewable, locally available resources, for the most part using simple equipment that a village flsmith can make and maintain.
		Knowing how to make them provides a useful set of ecological questions in investigating local energy options which makes it more than worthwhile even if the final answer is "No".
		That sheds a different light on how much land is needed to grow "enough" biofuels: less land with sustainable farming, which also has much lower fossil-fuels inputs.
	journeytoforever.org /biofuel.html (4545 words)

	Veggie Avenger!
		Biodiesel is a direct replacement for petroleum diesel and will run in any unmodified diesel engine.
		The biodiesel I use is made with recycled waste vegetable oil from food service use that would have otherwise gone into landfills, been dumped illegally into storm drains or fed to livestock.
		Buying biodiesel at the pump is a bit more expensive, agreed, but that Jetta TDI is going to get ~44 MPG on biodiesel if you drive conscientiously.
	www.veggieavenger.com (708 words)

	Bagelhole.org Information Center for Low-tech sustainability (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Everyone making biodiesel is still experimenting and refining their techniques and processes.
		The oil is transferred into the biodiesel reactor and then the catalyst /alcohol mixture is pumped into the oil and the final mixture is stirred vigorously for 2 hours.
		Therefore, it is necessary to process your oil to remove the fatty acids-- making the oil more similar to diesel compositionally, or to otherwise devise a system to keep your engine clean of residues from unprocessed oil.
	www.bagelhole.org /article.php/Transportation/149 (1346 words)

	Comparison
		Energy used to make and transport the raw materials added to make UCO into a usable fuel.
		The energy to dewater is considerably greater to make biodiesel than to burn UCO.
		Large scale biodiesel producers can afford to recover and distill this excess, but the equipment and energy required for this is cost prohibitive for small scale biodiesel makers.
	laughingstockfarm.com /comparison.htm (825 words)

	how to make biodiesel - Resource and Information on how to make biodiesel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Quality of biodiesel: BIP technical centre's Dr A Alston and Dr K G Sansom describe how biodiesel quality is affected by the composition of used vegetable...
		Biodiesel Association of AustraliaPromotes the acceptance of biodiesel fuel.
		Grassroots Biodiesel and Vegetable Oil Fuel HomepageBiodiesel is a cleaner fuel made from vegetable oil that can be used in a regular diesel engine.
	www.biodieselcenter.com /how-to-make-biodiesel.php (877 words)

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