How To Make Biodiesel To Save The Environment And Your Wallet
It is a rare night that the evening news is not telling viewers about a new horrible effect that pollution is having on people, animals, and the environment. From cancer to acid rain and famine to smog, the culprit to blame is fossil fuels. Would it not be great if there was a viable, clean alternative fuel? There is. By learning how to make biodiesel fuel, people can provide themselves with all the energy they require and not harm the environment or their health.
Yet it is not just the environment that fossil fuels are harming. Year after year the fuel costs are on the rise, and each time they increase by a steeper percentage. These increases have hit merchants hard, and consumers even harder. Airlines have had to add fuel surcharges, shipping companies have increased their rates, and even taxis have felt the pinch. Of course, as shipping rates increase the price of goods also goes up. This means that consumers’ dollars don’t go as far and they are unable to purchase as many products. It is clear that this is bad news for the economy.
When we consider the amount of money that could be saved, it is amazing that anyone would not want to discover how to make biodiesel. Instead of that money going straight to the coffer of an oil company, it would be dispersed throughout the global economy. The money would circulate and encourage growth, creating all the benefits of a healthy economy such as improved social services, increased productivity, and advancements in technology.
The production of biodiesel is not as complicated as it may sound. This technology has been used on farms around the world for many generations, but is only now gaining popularity in the mainstream. With the right information, this process can be easily established and anyone can start reaping the financial benefits of producing their own fuel. Using simple tools, easy to find ingredients, and uncomplicated techniques, learning how to make biodiesel is a lesson anyone can master.
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principles Microeconomics?
From the book principle of economics.
Or from personal experience very easy questions.
Which of the GRAPHS is the best illustrates the scenarios described below?
here the graphs: http://file2.ws/graphseco1
1. Britney Spears is not as popular as she was in the past. (Points: 5)
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There is not enough information to answer.
2. A new bridge is built that connects the village to the main road to the capital city. It used to take a day to cross the valley, now it takes only a few minutes. (Points: 5)
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There is not enough information to answer.
3. War has been declared. The bridges, ports, and runways have been bombed. (Points: 5)
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There is not enough information to answer.
4. An oncoming hurricane is announced on the evening news. Lumber yard owners double the price of plywood before opening the next morning. Customers buy plywood, even though they are not happy about the increase in price. (Points: 5)
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There is not enough information to answer.
5. Buckwheat was a common grain in the American diet a century ago. Now, it is available only in specialty shops. (Points: 5)
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There is not enough information to answer the question.
6. The people in the village are happy. Their incomes have risen and the shops in town are filled with new, imported goods. (Points: 5)
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There is not enough information to answer the question.
7. The people in the village are unhappy. The shops are mostly empty and the few items available are very expensive. (Points: 5)
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There is not enough information to answer the question.
8. The people in the village remember the good old days, when tourists came to visit and the place seemed to be alive day and night. Now, there is very little to do, although land and locally produced food are inexpensive. (Points: 5)
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There is not enough information to answer the question.
9. Electronic calculators were once very expensive. Now, they are incorporated into all sorts of things and many are disposable. (Points: 5)
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There is not enough information to answer the question.
10. Gasoline has doubled in price over the past couple years. Which graph best depicts the markets for bicycles, scooters, and other alternative modes of transportation? (Points: 5)
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There is not enough information to answer the question.
11. Solar panels, windmills, and biodiesel generators are almost efficient enough for office buildings to produce the electricity that they need for themselves. Which graph depicts the market for existing utility companies? (Points: 5)
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There is not enough information to answer the question.
12. Solar panels, windmills, and biodiesel generators are almost efficient enough for office buildings to produce the electricity that they need for themselves. Which graph depicts the overall market for electricity? (Points: 5)
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There is not enough information to answer the question.
13. The price of gasoline has more than doubled in the past couple years. (Points: 5)
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There is not enough information to answer the question.
14. Housing prices have begun to drop. New home construction has stopped and fewer run-down houses are being repaired. (Points: 5)
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15. It used to be that families rarely had more than one car. Nowadays, seemingly every member of the average family member has a car. (Points: 5)
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There is not enough information to answer the question.
16. The interest rate can be seen as the price of capital. In poor countries, interest rates are higher than in wealthy countries, and they have less capital and available credit than in wealthy countries. Which graph illustrates the capital market during a time of economic development (i.e., the supply of capital increases)? (Points: 5)
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There is not enough information to answer the question.
17. Increases in price are always caused by an increase in demand. (Points: 5)
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18. All other things being equal, an increase in demand always leads to an increase in equilibrium price. If prices are not allowed to rise to the new equilibrium, there will be shortages. (Points: 5)
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19. All other things being equal, if there is a significant reduction in supply, it is possible to keep prices at their original level without causing shortages through anti-gouging legislation. (Points: 5)
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20. When suppliers charge unfair p
20. When suppliers charge unfair prices, government can intervene to bring prices back to their fair levels. (Points: 5)
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Dude, this is too much to ask for 2 points. Break this up into smaller chunks.
Let me help you…if someone likes something less, then demand is less, because demand reflects desire and ability to buy. Try doing them by asking first…does this change demand? Then, is it increase or decrease?
Supply reflects desire and ability to produce. Ask if the scenario changes that, then once again, how.
Economics is about learning how to think and analyze. Please learn the tools so you do not insult us by having us do your homework for you.
Power Generator for travel trailer – alternative energy kinds like biodiesel or hydrogen or solar?
We have a 27′ older travel trailer we’ve parked in the woods. There is no water, no power, no electricity. We’d like to turn this old dinosaur into an experiment in off-the grid cottage (start off with trailer and build around it). One thing is a power generator. Does anyone know if biodiesel (i.e. vegetable oil) portable generators exist or if perhaps hydrogen generators? This would be a back up to a solar panel hooked up to the trailer battery. Also looking into how to build a well and septic system. Links to books or examples of websites or other resources would be nice. Piece of land we have is in Quebec. P.S. not sure which category to put this in, there’s nothing on alternative energy.
Hello,
I find your question very cool as alternative fuels are one of the hot topics of our times.
Ok, I’ll list the most popular alternative fuels and some chunks of information and useful links alongwith them:
1- CNG i.e Compressed Natural Gas.
In India’s capital city Delhi, the public transport vehicles have switched to CNG. It not only helps reduce pollution but, also is good for the economy. Your country, Canada is one of the largest producers of natural gas in the world.
I think you folks might try switching to CNG. I recommend CNG if you have a nearby retail CNG gas-station. CNG cylinders might also be available there.
Here are a few useful links:
1] Info on Natural Gas in Canada
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportation/fuels/natural-gas/natural-gas.cfm?attr=8
2] Technocarb Equipment Ltd.- Alternative Fuel Power
http://www.technocarb.com/news.htm
3] FIBA Canning Inc.- Another company pioneering the Natural gas buisness
http://www.fibacanning.com/FIRSTS.htm
4] Very useful info on CNG and its market
http://www.transoceangas.com/
5] Canada’s initiatives with the “Green Gas”
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/04/canada_funds_hy.html
6] You want fuel cylinders? Check this link out:
http://www.dynetek.com/
7] A forum for starters
http://www.ngv.org/ngv/ngvorg01.nsf
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2- Biodiesel
An excellent choice for alternative fuel this one. I didn’t need to research much about it as there is a website called biodiesel-canada.org on the internet. Here is the link:
http://www.biodiesel-canada.org/
You can find almost everything you might wanna know there.
Here is another site with awesome info on biodiesel and ethanol-
http://www.greenfuels.org/biodiesel/index.htm
A useful link from greenfuels.org -
http://www.greenfuels.org/biodiesel/pandf.htm#f
Unfortunately, I don’t think biodiesel generators exist as it is produced from organic activities e.g. decaying of leaves etc. You’ll have to buy the cylinders from biodiesel stations.
Here is some more info about this :
http://www.thevarsity.ca/media/storage/paper285/news/2005/02/03/Science/Biodiesel.Canadas.Future-850736.shtml?norewrite200606021946&sourcedomain=www.thevarsity.ca
If you are intersted in trivia, here are some biodiesel facts :
http://www.canadacleanfuels.com/biodiesel.html
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/cars/biodiesel/emissions.html
Now, if you’d like to “brew” biodiesel in your own backyard, here is a web-page you’ll love :
http://www.ecobusinesslinks.com/biodiesel.htm
If you like researching, Wikipedia is the place to start :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodiesel
(Just click on the external links under the article)
And if you’d like to see some papers and books about biodiesel, here is the link:
http://web.missouri.edu/~pavt0689/biofuel.html
An advice: Please, be sure that the use of biodiesel has been approved by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
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3. SVO – Straight Vegetable Oil
Dancingrabbit.com has some useful info on unmodified Veg oil which is used mixed with other fuels. Here is the link:
http://www.dancingrabbit.org/biodiesel/
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4- Hydrogen
I am afraid, Hydrogen (as an alternative fuel) too might not be available through generators. You’ll have to go to fuelling stations like this one to run your vehicle with Hydrogen gas :
http://www.h2.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=158&Itemid=58
Here is the ultimate website for some who wants discussion papers, CDs, accesibility, info, etc on Hydrogen as an alternative fuel, check it out :
http://www.h2.ca/
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Here is a great online journal about alternative fuels:
http://www.greencar.com/index.cfm?content=links
You might also be interested in alternative fuels other than those listed above. Here is a list of some other interesting alternative sources of energy :
* Electricity,
* Ethanol,
* The p-series,
* Propane,
* E85 (E85 is an alcohol fuel mixture of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, by volume) and
* LNG (Liquified Natural Gas).
Biodiesel Testing Help!!!!!!!!!!?
So I am planning to make biodiesel from various vegetable oils and I want to test the efficiency of each type. To test the various types of biodiesels, I will use a diesel generator that will output electricity. Would measuring the current of the electricity generated be an accurate way of determining how good each biodiesel is compared to another?
And would I be able to rent an electric generator that uses diesel fuel from Home Depot or Lowes?
I’d suspect a rental place. Here is another thing, rent a diesel air compressor. Just put a regulator on it and let the air vent at a rate where the engine is always loaded. But, if you ruin the engine, you bought it it might cost $10,000 to replace.
But first, why test them, there are hundreds of tests already done and there is nothing different between any base oil used to make biodiesel.
is there any way to possibly make a mini steam generator for a science fair experiment?
Im a 10th grader and Im thinking of doing a science experiment for a science fair and my experiment is with biodiesel. But my idea involves a generator to convert the steam created by the biodiesel to electricity, If you do have a better idea please tell me, but right now i want to know is it possible to MAKE or buy a mini generator (if it is possible, and if it is can it be done with less then 30$?)
I think I’m on to what you’re asking here, but I’m not 100% sure what you mean by “the steam created by the biodiesel.” It sounds like you are asking how to create steam using biodiesel and then turn this steam into energy? On the other hand, there is water vapor that is part of the combustion gasses when any hydrocarbon is burnt–Im assuming you’re nNOT referring to this (in which case it would be difficult to extract usable energy out of that combustion vapor).
Assuming you want to use biodiesel to heat water, make steam, and generate electricity off of the steam, this is definitely possible. In fact, it’s how most power plants work–it’s based on the Rankine cycle of producing work from heat. Basically, you need a boiler, a turbine, and a throttle where the pressure is released from the boiler, through the turbine, and into a low-pressure side. In a commercial power plant, the steam is usually condensed back into water and cycled back into the boiler (hence the name “cycle”), but I wouldn’t worry about that in your case.
Imagine one of those whistling tea kettles. When the water starts boiling, the steam really shoots out of the little whistle hole at high speed and makes a lot of noise. Now imagine if you are heating the tea kettle with your biodiesel, and then you put a pinwheel (small wind turbine) in front of that jet of steam. You could get that turbine to start turning. Now if you attach a small motor (generator) to the turbine, you can generate electricty. I’ve seen people do this with cardboard turbines and using a CD motor (from an old CD player) as a generator. You’re not going to produce a lot of electricity, but maybe enough to register on an electrical meter or to light a small LED lamp. So you totally could do it with a fairly small budget. I’m sure you could imagine other ways of doing something similar but using other equipment. You’ll need some electrical and mechanical knowledge or help from someone.
A warning, though: working with flames and water under pressure can be very dangerous. Make sure you have supervision and try not to modify commercial products that are used for burning and boiling things. You really can cause a severe explosion or get burned with steam and permanently disfigured–you are working with generating energy, after all.