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Hands On Homebrewing Workshop- SF Bay Area - April 5

Last post 04-26-2008 01:12 AM by morris1524. 4 replies.
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  • 02-21-2008 01:17 PM

    Hands On Homebrewing Workshop- SF Bay Area - April 5

     Hands-on Biodiesel Homebrewing Workshop with Andrew Morris
    In Oakland, Saturday, April 5 9:30-5:30
    $90 Including Lunch Limit 8 Participants
    Second person from the same household 1/2 price
    To register: email morris1524@yahoo.com
    This class gives you the hands on experience you need to start making your own high quality fuel.
    Topics Include: We will Demo & Practice
    * Basic Chemistry of Making Biodiesel
    * Oil Quality Testing - Free Fatty Acid Titration and Quantitative
    Water Test
    * Calculations for Methanol and Catalyst Use
    * Understanding trade-offs
    * Fuel Quality Testing For Conversion
    * Washing Techniques
    * Separating Fuel From Glycerol and Water
    * Processor Operation
    * Avoiding & Breaking Emulsion
    * Glycerol Pre-Wash
    * Processor Design & Building Tips
    * Basic Safety Guidelines
    * Using Biodiesel in Your Diesel Vehicle
    This class combines lab, practical, theory and Q&A.
    Recommended Resources:
    http://www.biodieselcommunity.org
    http://biodiesel.infopop.cc
    http://bayareabiodieselsupply.com
    http://www.b100supply.com

    What People Say About the Class:

    "I want to thank you for a great class. Overall a 9.8!"
    Manager for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL-NASA)

    "Your class was a wonderful gift to those of us that want to make our
    own fuel. I applaud your energy, expertise, and ethics in pursuing
    this endeavor. I'm grateful that you're willing to share your
    hard-earned expertise."
    Retired Teacher

    Andrew

    79 Rabbit B100 homebrew
    03 Jetta Wagon B100 homebrew
  • 02-22-2008 11:21 PM In reply to

    Re: Hands On Homebrewing Workshop- SF Bay Area - April 5

    In another thread, Steve said this and asked:

     

    "Hi Andrew,

    Looks like a great class.  Do you show how to do the 3/27 test ?    What do you use to get it to 67 or 68F ?

    Have you make a video of yourself doing the 3/27 test ?   I would go to your class just to watch you do and explain your take on the test !  :)  I am way on the other side of the country !  :(

    Thanks, Steve"

    Steve,

     

    Yes, I do focus on 3/27 and do a side by side test with my GC tested samples for comparison.  I use a jar inside a tupperware full of water that has been adjusted to temp.  If the air is cold, I start 1 degree warm, like 68-69F and if it warm, (above 75), I start 1 degree cold, like 66-67F.  That way if the is any drift over the 30 min., I end up at the right place.

     I also show how the batch progresses by taking samples during the run and testing them side by side.  It is nice to see how a batch progresses over time.

     No video yet.

    Thanks for the the kind words.

     

    Andrew 

     

    Andrew

    79 Rabbit B100 homebrew
    03 Jetta Wagon B100 homebrew
  • 02-23-2008 11:03 AM In reply to

    Re: Hands On Homebrewing Workshop- SF Bay Area - April 5

    Hi Andrew,

    Thanks for the tips !  :)

    The last time we did one I thought it was right on 67F.  Greengirl said no it reads 68F.   I looked again and it looked like 67F to me.   Greengirl said 68F.   So I posted the test at 68F.

    Getting it right on 67F was the hardest part of the test.

     I am going to try your trick !  :) 

    Thanks, Steve

    Greengirl Labs Florida USA

    Home of the Canoe Paddle Processor

    http://www.biodieselnow.com/forums/t/19664.aspx

    email us at : stephenandnancyann@yahoo.com
  • 04-25-2008 10:48 PM In reply to

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    Re: Hands On Homebrewing Workshop- SF Bay Area - April 5

    When are you holding your next class?

  • 04-26-2008 01:12 AM In reply to

    Re: Hands On Homebrewing Workshop- SF Bay Area - April 5 (May 10)

     Next class is May 10.  Thanks for asking.

    http://www.forums.biodieselnow.com/forums/t/20970.aspx 

    Andrew

    79 Rabbit B100 homebrew
    03 Jetta Wagon B100 homebrew
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