Do It Yourself Guide to Biodiesel: Your Alternative Fuel Solution for Saving Money, Reducing Oil Dependency, and Helping the Planet

by Guy Purcella

Overview

THE TRUTH ABOUT BIODIESEL

•Easy to make at home

•Cheaper than buying diesel

•Works in unmodified diesel engines

•Reduces the need for imported oil

•Decreases greenhouse gas emissions

If you are ready to start making your own biodiesel, then this book is for you. Do It Yourself Biodiesel provides up-to-date information, step-by-step instructions, and tried-and-true methods as well as helpful tips and tricks. With detailed photos, illustrations, and charts, this book makes it easy to understand the procedures and equipment you will need to make biodiesel at home—in small or large batches.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781569756249
Publisher:	Ulysses Press
Publication date:	02/28/2008
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Guy Purcella has been interested in alternative energy for many years. He has his own line of EZBiodiesel™ processors which can be found on his website.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     6
Preface     8
How to Use this Book     13
Introduction     15
All About Biodiesel     33
Finding, Testing, and Storing Used Cooking Oil     52
Understanding Safety Issues     71
Doing the Titration Test Properly     81
Making Test Batches, Then Larger Batches of Biodiesel     97
Designing, Building, or Purchasing a Processor     110
Making Biodiesel in Large Batches     133
Disposing of Glycerine and Wastewater     167
Testing Biodiesel for Quality     175
Troubleshooting Your Processes and Results     181
Storing and Dispensing Biodiesel     194
Improving Your Fuel's Cold-Weather Performance     197
Starting a Biodiesel Cooperative     201
Frequently Asked Questions     203
Further Learning & Resources     210
Glossary     214
Cold-Weather Test Logbook     219
KOH Titration Calculator     220
Shopping List Worksheet     221
Sample Parts List     222
Notes     223
Index     225
About the Author     230