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Everything You Need To Know About Biodiesel Production Companies

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Marlon Dirk asked:

There are several companies located all around the world that are involved in some way or fashion with biodiesel production. The Biodiesel Company is a privately owned biodiesel production company. They have several years of experience within distribution and sales fields. Based within Toronto, Canada this company collects and then renews fuel from cooking oil waste, non-vegetable oils and they are also related to feed stocks which are then processed into biofuels.

Once they are finished, the product will then be marketed. This particular company is always searching for some new joint ventures and they really want to expand to other areas in addition to the Toronto area. Currently, they are working with all of the researchers to find new technology that can be used within the biodiesel production so that only the absolute best quality are going to be available for sale upon the market.

Another biodiesel production company is Grease Brothers and they make all of their biodiesel fuel from vegetable oil and then change it into fuel, this is an ultimate biodiesel guide that sells instructions pertaining to how you can make biodiesel fuel so that you are able to heat your home. One of the new producers is Tree Hugger, and they produce biodiesel fuel through algae which has also been found to be a lot more efficient. In fact, they found that algae may produce thirty times more oil each acre than the current crops that are being used.

Some of the other biodiesel production companies include the highly respected Agra Biofuels that produces well over three million gallons each and every year. Bentley Biofuels produces biodiesel from the oil that comes from seeds and the grease from restaurants. The new solution to the steadily increasing prices of fuel is biodiesel production companies. This fuel may be used within any diesel engine without even having to worry about converting it which is known to make it disintegrate quicker.

The majority of the biodiesel production companies use canola oil and they also make it so that it meets all of the regulatory specifications and that therefore may be certified for use within the engine. Even though there are several producers, the majority of them use the exact same raw materials. All of these companies are considered to be the savior to the environment.

Overall, if you are interested in learning more about the biodiesel production companies, there are several websites online that are dedicated to providing your information pertaining to the history of biodiesel fuel, the creation of biodiesel fuel, and all of the other aspects that are known to be associated with biodiesel fuel. In the end, you will learn that biodiesel fuel is the best for everyone.

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Biodiesel Recipe

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Marlon Dirk asked:

Within this article, we are going to discuss the biodiesel recipe.

It isn’t any surprise that with the increasing cost of fuel, there appears to be a sincere interest within alternative fuels in order to help solve our environmental and energy problems. There are several individuals that have no choice but to drive their cars daily and they are searching for fuel options that are less expensive. If you were to ask the majority of individuals what two things they would like to have in a fuel, they would like the fuel to be inexpensive and they would also like for it to be green.

In case you are unaware of what green fuel means, it means that the fuel doesn’t harm the environment. Today, you will see a number of different fuel options that are being introduced and there are some of them that have proved to show really great results when it comes down to environmental friendliness and fuel economy. Biodiesel fuel is only one of the alternative fuels that are known to offer a realistic alternative fuel. However, the main problem with the biodiesel fuel is that it isn’t available all that many place quiet yet.

The Variety of Different Blends of Biodiesel Fuel

In the event that you are among the lucky ones that are able to locate biodiesel fuel nearby your home, you should know that the majority of the biodiesel fuel that is commercially available is blended. What this means is that in order to create it regular diesel and biodiesel have to be mixed together. Now you are probably wondering why they aren’t just using pure biodiesel? Well, unfortunately over time the rubber hoses and all of the other rubber parts are going to wear down and they are going to come into contact with the biodiesel on a regular basis. One of the ways that you are able to prevent this from happening is to mix some of the pure biodiesel with the regular diesel.

One hundred percent biodiesel is pure, which means that it isn’t mixed with the regular diesel. Biodiesel is produced for all of those individual that have made the necessary adjustments to their vehicles and taken out any of the rubber components that otherwise could be affected by the use of the biodiesel. However, unfortunately, there is a very small amount of individuals that are able to receive all of their benefits by using biodiesel because of the fact that there are several people that haven’t made all of the changes that are necessarily to their cars so that they are able to use pure biodiesel.

In the end, you will find the biodiesel recipe is made up out of pure biodiesel.

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The Current Price of Oil Must Change - or We Must Change our Lifestyles

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Dave Simpson asked:

Unless the current price of oil declines swiftly and dramatically, the American people will suffer the worst socioeconomic conditions in living history. People won’t be able to pay even their basic utility bills, debt will escalate as food and manufactured goods get more expensive and domestic and commercial foreclosures will increase. The same economic decline will also cause a corresponding increase in crime, strikes will become more commonplace and we may even see tax revolts, gas riots and many more kinds of protest. These will increasingly become violent as desperate citizens resort to drastic measures to save their incomes, homes and livelihoods. Millions of elderly people, people on low and fixed incomes and paycheck-to-paycheck people won’t be able to heat their homes, put gas in their cars or simply cover their basic living expenses.

The facts are stark. For the majority of working people, wages are effectively falling due to huge inflationary price rises, their investments are failing, pensions are becoming worthless overnight, and even the value of their home is receding. Its not a pretty picture.

Many people are being forced to choose between filling the gas tank or feeding the family. Without cash to cover for rising living costs, many people will resort to buying staple items such as gas and food on credit card, simply storing todays problems up for release tomorrow, or the day after.

So, what can you do. Well, one thing is for certain, theres no simple solution. We can all sit around and hope that things will get better, but that doesn’t look likely, or we can start to take matters into our own hands. I’m not talking about marching on the White house, rather becoming less dependent on oil and making more use of cheaper, renewable energy sources.

First, you can get substantial increases in your gas mileage by employing sensible driving techniques. Known as hypermiling, you can effectively double the amount of miles per gallon that you get, thus effectively halving your gas bill.

Next, you can make use of renewable energy sources at home. Solar, wind and even hydro power can be used to dramatically reduce the amount of power you consume and keep your utility bills in check.

Finally, consider growing your own vegetables organically, they taste better and are much cheaper than you can buy them for in the stores. If you have the space, you can even rear some chickens or small animals as a food source.

One thing is for certain, we all need to start making changes to our consumerist lifestyle. Failing to do so will only lead to deeper economic problems and social unrest in the very near future.

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Do You Know Your Fuel Ejection System’s Health Depends a Great Deal on the Diesel Fuel Lubricity?

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Juan Giblin asked:

With the emission norms getting stringent all over the world, the lubricity issue has become a major challenge for all concern. These norms specify the acceptable levels of parts per million of Sulphur as well as aromatic contents. In order to benefit the environment from getting polluted and with the global warming becoming a major issue, a significant reduction of PPM of Sulphur and aromatic contents has been the need of the hour. But when these stringent measures are complied with, yet another challenge surfaces the diesel users. The problem of diesel fuel lubricity arises with the lowering of these contents in the fuel and this loss of diesel lubricity results in wear and tear of fuel system component. The easiest way for the refinery companies to decrease the content of Sulphur and aromatic contents is by the way of hydro treating, in this process the Sulphur is removed by treating it with hydrogen. But this process results in loss of lubricity. The major impact of loss of diesel fuel lubricity is that it speeds up the process of fuel system component wear.

In this alarming scenario, many problems have been witnessed, such as, under-run, stalling problems which require replacement of fuel pumps due to their failure. In order to overcome these problems fuel additives are being recommended. But identification of potential problems can be done only through lubricity test. This testing is a specialist’s job and who else can be better that the market leader in this field i.e. Imperial Scientific Industries. We have the best lubricant testing equipment and our results match global standards. Our services too are very reasonable and competitive. We offer a host of facilities along with diesel lubricity testing all the details are available at our website.

We have a long list of clientele and these people vouch for our quality services. We have been able to test, identify and help our clients with their lubrication pumps. These tests have helped them in reducing a great amount of costs by indication potential problems before hand. Our tests are also helpful in healthy maintenance of the systems of our clients resulting in lesser losses due to shut downs. The resultant cost efficiency ultimately increases your profitability.

Our range of services in Tribology and Petroleum Test Equipment are unmatched, you need not have to search further because of exhaustive nature of our facilities and can be assured of quality testing and in depth analysis of the test results by our panel of experts. These experts not only identify the problem areas but also suggest remedies which when implemented timely result in reduction of losses to your fuel system. We give specialized attention to all our esteemed clients and believe in long term relationship with them. No doubt they are pillars of our strength and their trust in us results in themselves getting back to us in face of any challenge. We welcome you to grace our list of clients and are looking forward to serve you.

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Car Repair Prices: Fuel Injection Services, Are They Worth It?

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Theodore Olson asked:

Fuel injection services are growing in popularity for the following reasons in the order of motive.

1) Increases service center’s profit

2) It’s an easy sell with today’s gas prices

3) Offsets manufacturers’ maintenance reductions

4) Poor gas quality

5) Poor adherence to vehicle maintenance

Notice that “It’s required” did not make the list. That’s because fuel injection services are not required the majority of the time.

However, injector services are at times beneficial, even necessary. See the following frequently asked question and answers…

What do they do?

Depending on the product, injection services clean naturally forming carbon deposits from the fuel injectors and fuel rails—some will even clean the fuel tank, and valve carbon deposits.

Do they work?

In short, yes. Provided it’s a premium product (such as BG), and the service is performed correctly. Fuel injection services can do amazing things. They can improve fuel efficiency, increase horse power, and repair some performance concerns, although these benefits are rare.

Whether or not fuel injection services will do all the above “every time” for your car is another story.

I have even seen fuel injection services quiet horrendous carbon knocks—a knocking noise from the engine due to excessive carbon build-up coming in contact with internal engine components.

Are they worth it?

Maybe. It really depends on the condition of the vehicle. If the service achieves any of the advertised claims, it may be worth it. In truth, most cars don’t need it. The consistent use of quality fuel, and proper vehicle maintenance should be all that is necessary to keep a car running properly.

However, consistent use of cheap gas and poor adherence to an auto maintenance schedule, as well as certain driving styles can significantly increase the accumulation of carbon deposits. Thus the possibility of poor fuel efficiency, decreased horsepower, and performance issues increases—all of which could be helped by injector maintenance.

The other factor to consider is the expense. How much fuel savings justifies the cost of the fuel injection service, and how long is the pay off. BG claims that their product will pay for itself in a year’s time. However, remember that the condition of the vehicle is a big variable! If the car doesn’t need it, there’s no benefit.

How often should it be done?

It depends on the product, but generally between 15,000 to 30,000-miles.

Are they necessary?

It depends: See the discussion under Are they worth it?

Can a fuel injection service do any damage to my engine or car?

Not if done correctly. Done incorrectly, anything goes. A technician could conceivably hydro-lock your engine, or blow a hole in the piston—although both scenarios are rare.

If anything does go wrong, there is usually an underlying problem, which gets exacerbated by the fuel injector auto maintenance.

Why doesn’t my manufacturer recommend fuel injector cleaning auto maintenance?

No manufacturer recommends fuel injector cleaning auto maintenance under normal operating conditions. From a manufacturer’s viewpoint: take care of your car right (i.e., as the manufacturer dictates) and you’ll be fine.

However, depending on the problem, some manufacturers will recommend fuel injector cleaning auto maintenance as the cure—especially carbon knock. With the wide variety of fuel qualities available, manufacturers are reconsidering fuel injector cleaning auto maintenance.

How much does fuel injector cleaning auto maintenance cost?

Prices vary depending on the service center and the actual procedure performed, and product used. The procedure you want should clean the entire fuel system including the tank and should not cost more than $150.

Also, make sure the service is actually performed as fuel injector maintenance is a common scam across the industry.

Lastly, fuel injection maintenance is often presented in such a way as if it is the magical cure for all your car’s quirks—it not!

When in doubt, don’t do it.

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Solar Energy Is Pure Sunshine!

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Stan Stomp asked:

Pure sunshine makes almost all of the world’s energy. Let’s repeat that; Pure sunshine makes almost all the world’s energy! No matter how you look at it the sun works in mysterious ways, whether the energy is harvested from of a tree, plant and then used indirectly as wood, pellets, oil or coal(taking billions of years) the majority of energy we use is a product of the sun. Enough sun energy falls on the earth in a single day to supply us with energy for several years. This could also be through several man made sources including solar panels, solar heating and solar hot water panels.

    The energy the sun supplies is free, all we need to do is put the equipment in place to harness the raw power going to waste every day. The energy we harness and use today will not deplete the energy we can harness and use tomorrow or the day after and best of all there will still be plenty for our children without the harmful effects on the environment. The drawback for many is the start up cost for purchasing and installing a system. You are paying for your electricity in a lump sum in advance before you even get to enjoy the clean energy. Our culture unfortunately is governed by “pay as you go” which makes all the utility companies very popular since they only charge us for what we use in a given period of time. Imagine paying up front for installation and never having to pay another electricity bill. Maintaining the system is well, basically maintenance free.

    So what do you need to make solar energy—-Just the equipment - the sun does the rest! The equipment would be PV Panels, charge controller, batteries, system monitor, inverter and a circuit breaker panel. There are more and more manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of this equipment every day. If you do not believe me the go to the government site http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/solar.renewables/page/solarphotv/solarpv.htmland see the information for yourself. Since 1997 this industry has grown exponentially each and every year.

    To fulfill your energy requirements in any weather a good backup system to the solar would be a wind generator. Usually if it is cloudy a solar system will not generate the same output as it would on a sunny day. With the weather being unsettled usually there is wind and wind can also mean electricity backup. It takes and average wind speed of 9 miles per hour to keep a wind generator generating electricity. If wind power is not an option than additional energy storage batteries can also be a solution.

    No matter how you look at it solar energy, green energy and wind energy is the only option for a socially responsible culture. We just need to adjust to the change now before the damage we do to the earth is irreversible. The government is offering tax credits for the installation of solar energy systems, up to 30% of the cost, you can see the tax form and instructions here http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f5695.pdfany way you look at it, and it makes more and more sense to install a solar system to create energy.

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The Pros And Cons Of Biodiesel Fuel

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Marlon Dirk asked:

While looking closely at biodiesel fuel, you will find that its chemical and physical properties are extremely similar to all of the petroleum based diesel fuel, in relationship to its operation within the diesel or compression ignition engines. Because of this, biodiesel may be used within diesel engines without all of the other expensive alterations to the fuel system or engine. In addition to all of the savings in cost, there are several other notable benefits of using the biodiesel that includes:

1. Biodiesel fuel is non-toxic, biodegradable, and essentially free of aromatics and sulfur.

2. Biodiesel fuel is safer to transport and handle.

3. Biodiesel fuel has less noxious emissions than when compared to the diesel that is petroleum based, and it virtual eliminates acid rain which causes sulfur dioxide.

4. Operates in any unmodified, conventional diesel engine.

5. High octane number.

6. Improved lubricity.

7. Improved conductivity especially when compared to the ultra-low sulfur form of diesel fuel.

Overall, the best advantage of biodiesel fuel is going to be that it is a renewable fuel source, whereas all of the petroleum fuels are considered to be limited. For this reason alone, biodiesel fuel has a steadily increasing popularity.

The Disadvantages Associated With Biodiesel Fuel

1. Lower energy content: Neat biodiesel fuel has an energy content that is eleven percent lower than the energy content of diesel fuel that is petroleum based, which results the engine operation experiencing a power loss. In turn, the engine adjustment that is required for power losses may lead to violating the anti-tampering provisions of the EPA.

2. Engine operation problems: All of the engines today are designed in order to operate on petroleum fuel. The higher percentage and neat biodiesel fuels may cause a wide variety of several different engine performance problems, which includes: injector coking, fuel filter plugging, sever degradation of engine lubricant, elastomeric seal hardening and swelling, and piston ring breaking and sticking.

3. Handling and Storage: The long-term storage problems are known to occur from the biodiesel fuel’s poor oxidation. When at low temperatures, biodiesel fuels may thicken and plug the fuel filters. Biodiesel fuel is also subject to microbial growth which causes fuel system corrosion, operation problems and premature plugging of the fuel filter.

Overall, these are the advantages and disadvantages that are associated with biodiesel fuel. In the event that you are interested in learning more about biodiesel fuel, there is a ton of information online that you are able to use as valuable resources. Online you will be able to find any information you could ever imagine about biodiesel fuels, you just have to make sure that you take the time to read it carefully until you understand each aspect.

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Green Snow Holidays - From Bbc Green

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Green Rewards asked:

Here’s our essential guide to skiing and snowboarding the green way

Skiing and snowboarding are not the obvious choice for an eco-friendly traveller. After all, air flights, luxury spas and hacking your way through the pristine snow are a far cry from a tree-planting camp in Devon.

But it doesn’t have to be like that - winter sport is about enjoying the great outdoors, so we’ve looked at some of the best ways to respect it too. Here’s our advice on how to get there, where to stay and what kit you should bring with you.

Take the snow train

If you’re looking for a greener way to the slopes than flying and are tired of the inconvenience of flight delays, then travelling by train could be for you. Thousands of skiers and boarders choose to make their journey to the heart of the slopes this way every season.

Rail Europe’s Snow Trainis an overnight sleeper service from London St Pancras and Ebbsfleet International, Kent, to a number of skiing destinations in the French Alps. There is a specially designated sound-proofed disco carriage, so you can party all night, or if you’d rather save your energy for the slopes, there is comfortable, flat-bed sleeping accommodation.

In many cases, ski train journeys are similar in length to flying. Remember, by train there’s no two-hour check-in time, fewer delays and (on most trains) no long transfers to your resort.

Plus, most independent research says that travelling to the slopes by train produces a relatively small carbon footprint compared to flying or going by car.

It’s worth remembering though that you need to change platforms at Paris before travelling onto the stations at Chambery, Albertville, Moutiers, Aime la Plagne, Landry and Bourg St Maurice.

The Snow Train can also be more convenient if you’re taking your own gear, as there is no charge for carrying your skis or boards in their ski locker. You arrive early Saturday morning and depart last thing the following Saturday, so you get maximum time on the slopes.

Eco-friendly coach travel

Coach travel to the Alps is a long-haul option but it is also great value. National Express’s Eurolines service runs from London Victoria to nine resorts in both France and Switzerland, and there is no charge for skis and snowboards.

The journey takes approximately 18 hours and most coaches leave in the afternoon and arrive early next morning. Reclining seats means you should get a decent night’s sleep and there’s usually a film to watch in the evening.

Greener accommodation

Finding a good value eco-friendly hotel or chalet can feel like an uphill struggle, as they are few and far between. But if you look hard, you can find wood fires, solar panels, and composting heaps among the hot-tubs, spas and gyms.

If it’s composting toilets you’re after you may well be out of luck, but lots of companies are increasingly looking out to protect the environment that their holidaymakers enjoy. Here are some of our favourites…

Whitepod

This unique Swiss eco-camp located above Les Cerniers, a small village at the foot of Dents du Midi, features five wood-fire heated domes around a 19th-century chalet. The igloo-shaped pods are each made from weatherproofed cotton stretched over a storm-proof steel frame, which should keep you snug and warm.

Inside, the pods are lit by petrol lamps and are furnished with recycled or sustainably made furniture. You can only get there on skis or snowshoes and your luggage is delivered via snowmobile, so it’s a good choice if you’re looking to get away from the crowds.

If you don’t want to ski or snowboard you can always go snowshoeing, dog-sledding, relax in the hot tub or try the star-gazing platform with telescope. If you have children, the site also offers an Eco Kids Camp from July to August, which includes wildlife observation, local farm visits, organic picnics and evening games.Winner of the Responsible Tourism Awards 2005 for innovation.

From 325 euros per night including coffee and afternoon tea.

For more information:Whitepod

Whitepod is renovating the camp to cut its footprint and ensure that the level of service remains high. As a result, it will not be open for this coming winter 08/09. However, their mountain refuge, which sleeps up to 60 guests, is open from 1 December 2008.

Green Rides - Challet Montperron

This luxurious 18th century eco-chalet is based just outside Bourg St Maurice. With five large double bedrooms, it includes all the usual chalet amenities such as wi-fi and cable as well an open log fire, spa area and a wood pellet-fired hot tub.

The electricity is sourced from wind and solar farms in northern France. All food waste is composted, the rubbish is recycled and energy efficient light bulbs are used throughout the property. The owners are also planning to install a solar panelled roof and offer a discount to customers who take the Snow Train.A week typically cost from £385 per person.

Green Rides

Karibuni - Lodge Aravis

This 100 year old catered chalet is set in the Aravis Mountains near La Clusaz and sleeps 35 people. It has a gym, sauna and massage room as well as a children’s area and an onsite ski hire shop.France can be hard for veggies but Lodge Aravis has been accredited by the Vegetarian Society, soust ask for their vegetarian menu. All waste is either composted or recycled and they aim to source as much fair trade, local, and free range produce as possible. The chalet also offsets its carbon emissions through Climate Care.

The people behind Lodge Aravis also run a number of other smaller chalets, including Chalet Aravis which can sleep up to 11 people and uses solar panels to heat all of its water.

From £580pp a week (including a lift pass for seven days of skiing).

Location: Aravis Mountain, French Alps. For more information: Karibuni

Green shopping for snow gear

When it comes to being green on the slopes, skis, snowboards and winter gear can pose a problem. Nearly all of them are made of a combination of wood, fibreglass, foam, plastic and steel, which are stuck together by epoxy resin, and are nearly impossible to recycle.

However, many manufacturers are taking green steps, from carbon offsetting to using sustainable materials, such as bamboo, and even solar-powered factories.

New Zealand company Kingswood Skis won a product sustainability award for their bamboo-core carbon neutral skis. They are also looking into a flax alternative to fibreglass which is used in almost every ski and board made today. And they provide a clear breakdown of all the materials used in their products on their website.

Arbor makes its snowboard’s cores from renewable, fast-growing bamboo, which has come from sustainably managed forests and the bases are made with leftover poly-ethylene. They have pledged to donate a portion of all their revenue to organisations involved in protecting the environment. Also, its factory’s machines are wind-powered.

Don’t forget the eco-benefits of buying secondhand gear or renting ski or snow equipment. Freecycle and Ebay are just a couple of online places you could try.

Take a look at our shop now for the best eco friendly shopping.

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Hydro Assist Fuel Cell - Do They Really Work?

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

Sinclair Sonny asked:

There are many valid reasons to start looking for alternative fuels for your car. There is the looming danger of global warming, and of course, the most pressing as of the moment, the current global economic downturn. It is for these reasons that many people are looking for ways to lower their spending on fuels. While it may take more than just decades to totally eradicate the use of fossil fuels, there are existing technologies today that can help anyone improve the fuel economy of their car and extend the gas mileage per gallon.

Once of the more noteworthy technologies out there is Hydro Assist Fuel Cell (HAFC). HAFC is a combination of tested principles in the tradition of fuel saving technologies. It is available today, not merely available ‘years from now’ as others might lead you to believe.

Think of your car as an energy factory. It uses fuel in the engine to create energy that is transferred to the wheel that makes the car go. It also creates electrical energy from the alternator and the battery. HAFC rides on the energy created by the engine from the fuel to make the system more efficient.

HAFC technology works this way: workers extract a hydrogen-oxygen rich mixture from water by ionizing it with electricity from the battery. This energy rich gas (hydrogen-oxygen) is called Brown’s gas.

Brown’s gas extracted from water enriches the fuel mixture, allowing you to pump less fuel into the engine but get the same if not greater amount of burn, thus improving your vehicle’s gas mileage.

The HAFC system also uses powerful magnets to ionize the gasoline to break it down to its component molecules, allowing it to burn more rapidly and cleanly. It is a common mistake that gas burns. Gas does not burn, and what burns is the vapor that is on the surface of the gas. In unmodified engines, the fuel injector turns the gas into a fine mist. If this fine mist were to be turned actually into gas, and the components broken down to make it burn more, you will get a more explosive mixture, meaning more power, and less emissions, using less fuel. That is why cars that run on Liquefied Petroleum Gas are more economical, the fuel the reaches the engine is in gas form, easily burned and gives off less smoke.

Many studies have been made and claim that the HAFC system can produce gas savings of a minimum of 50%. This is a dramatic increase in mileage and fuel economy; though of course one can expect the savings to vary from vehicle to vehicle depending on the engine condition and the road usage the vehicle is subjected to.

What makes the HAFC System unique and special is that it will work on all current existing internal combustion engines. Unlike conversions to LPG fuel, there will be no need for major modifications, only added components that will not even add burden to the car. It is also compatible with other emerging technologies such as Pre-Ignition Catalytic Converter technology, which should up the fuel savings even more.

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The Future of Biodiesel

Friday, May 1st, 2009

roosterbob asked:

Presently, biodiesel is one of the trends engulfing the gas guzzling and petrol-pouting consumers. For the former, the reason may lie heavily on the spiking prices posted by the oil industry. If you can save a few dollars by using an additive, why not use it, right? But for the latter, it is more than money saving—it is more on environment saving. Biodiesel is ideal because it is made without any sulfur and is biodegradable, truly a treehugger’s fuel choice, not to mention the huge reduction in general emission.

The Process of Transesterification

This is the process where biodiesel comes into being. The procedure of transesterification literally allows for the extraction of glycerin by adding alcohol and lye to the waste vegetable oil or animal fats collected from various fast food stores and restaurants. Having biodiesel processors will enable you to harness what seems to be slop into an effective fuel alternative.

Note that the oil itself can be obtained from renewable sources like maize, peanuts, soybeans, or any oil-based product for that matter. With this said, if you can extract oil from an item, then most probably you can produce biodiesel out of it. Of course you need the proper biodiesel equipment to actually obtain liquid gold from a pile of sludge.

Varieties & Ratios

Biodiesel comes in a number of mixtures and combinations. This can be blended with different levels of oil or sometimes even used independently. If a biodiesel is mixed with oil, it will be identified as such, or you may look at the pump. It will reflect a letter (B) followed by a number. B, obviously stands for biodiesel then the number attached to it connotes the percentage of the biodiesel used. B20 means twenty percent of the mixture is bio while eighty percent is petro-diesel; same goes with B15 and B60.

If you plan to concoct your own environmentally friendly fuel in large batches, you may opt to buy a biodiesel expansion pack—bigger tanks, thicker hoses, and more bio-fuel for you.

Modification, supply and cost issues

Biodiesel can virtually make any vehicle that feeds on regular diesel run with little or no modification. But for those that require a little tweaking, it is advisable to check with your car manufacturer first before buying any Biodiesel equipment. Although most cars will work fine with biodiesel, it is better to address some warranty concerns.

You can either locate a local biodiesel station or purchase biodiesel processors. Pumping station can easily be found using the internet or let your fingers do the walking on the yellow pages. To be honest, some states have little bio-stations presently in business and the Midwest is paving the way in promoting this eco-friendly alternative.

The cost attached with purchasing biodiesel is fairly less as opposed to its pure petrol equivalent. It is safe to claim that a gallon of Biodiesel will only cost you $1 if you make it on your own. Now think about the pump price for diesel. No wonder why consumers are starting to shift to biodiesel.

While it is nowhere close to being capable of replacing standard fuels, it is certainly well on its way.

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