Anyone make their own bio fuel?

harlowmaverick · 24-01-2011, 11:17

I was thinking of making up a processing plant for my own use but looking around for information is a nightmare!
dont get me wrong, theres plenty of information out there, but different ways and different receipes.
Can anyone give me a hand here?

briggie · 24-01-2011, 11:32

Health and safety:
1.Biodiesel production is a potentially dangerous process and should only be undertaken by competent people. It is not suitable for unsupervised children etc.
2.Methanol has explosive vapors and is deadly poisonous. It burns with an invisible flame.
3.Sodium hydroxide/potassium hydroxide/caustic/lye will burn skin. Do not breathe in the dust. Animals will try to eat it as it smells of salt.
4.Concentrated sulphuric acid will burn skin and explode if water is added to it.
5.All these chemicals should be stored properly and kept away from children.
6.Most common serious accident: Processor blows up due to immersion heater being accidently switched on when empty.

harlowmaverick · 24-01-2011, 11:36

thanks briggie!
always a happy sole somewhere

hehehe

straight away, immersion heater..... some processes dont even use a immersion heater from what i have seen, but i am looking for advice and help here
so once again briggie thanks, i know you have my interests at heart

briggie · 24-01-2011, 11:40

http://www.yorkshiregreenfuels.co.uk/index.asp

briggie · 24-01-2011, 11:46

makeitfit · 24-01-2011, 11:48

The old hot water tank jobbie

It saves using some of the nasty chemicals , as all you do is turn it upside down and warm the crap oil. That's meant to evaporite the wet and seperate a bit too. You can then decant from the old hot water outlet pipe . Then filter the crud out, bung in a bit of Methanol and boooom you're done

briggie · 24-01-2011, 11:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

The old hot water tank jobbie

bung in a bit of Methanol and boooom you're done

zippy656 · 24-01-2011, 13:34

pop along here loads of helpful people and tips.

http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/forum/today.php

"other bio forums are avalible"

davenclaire · 24-01-2011, 19:24

lol yorkshire green fuels £315 for a steel drum a cheap pump lenght of hose n pipe oh and an emersion heater not a bad mark up i priced the lot at under £75 using all new parts or free using old bits laying around the house n garage

24-01-2011, 11:17	#1
harlowmaverick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harlow, Essex Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 tdi 03 Posts: 962	Anyone make their own bio fuel? I was thinking of making up a processing plant for my own use but looking around for information is a nightmare! dont get me wrong, theres plenty of information out there, but different ways and different receipes. Can anyone give me a hand here?

24-01-2011, 11:32	#2
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	Health and safety: 1.Biodiesel production is a potentially dangerous process and should only be undertaken by competent people. It is not suitable for unsupervised children etc. 2.Methanol has explosive vapors and is deadly poisonous. It burns with an invisible flame. 3.Sodium hydroxide/potassium hydroxide/caustic/lye will burn skin. Do not breathe in the dust. Animals will try to eat it as it smells of salt. 4.Concentrated sulphuric acid will burn skin and explode if water is added to it. 5.All these chemicals should be stored properly and kept away from children. 6.Most common serious accident: Processor blows up due to immersion heater being accidently switched on when empty.

24-01-2011, 11:36	#3
harlowmaverick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harlow, Essex Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 tdi 03 Posts: 962	thanks briggie! always a happy sole somewhere hehehe straight away, immersion heater..... some processes dont even use a immersion heater from what i have seen, but i am looking for advice and help here so once again briggie thanks, i know you have my interests at heart

24-01-2011, 11:40	#4
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	http://www.yorkshiregreenfuels.co.uk/index.asp

24-01-2011, 11:46	#5
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473

24-01-2011, 11:48	#6
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	The old hot water tank jobbie It saves using some of the nasty chemicals , as all you do is turn it upside down and warm the crap oil. That's meant to evaporite the wet and seperate a bit too. You can then decant from the old hot water outlet pipe . Then filter the crud out, bung in a bit of Methanol and boooom you're done

24-01-2011, 13:34	#8
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	pop along here loads of helpful people and tips. http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/forum/today.php "other bio forums are avalible"

24-01-2011, 19:24	#9
davenclaire Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: south east Vehicle: terrano 2 lwb Posts: 816	lol yorkshire green fuels £315 for a steel drum a cheap pump lenght of hose n pipe oh and an emersion heater not a bad mark up i priced the lot at under £75 using all new parts or free using old bits laying around the house n garage