Tiny Reactor Boosts Biodiesel Production

04-21-2006, 07:08 AM

The device — about the size of a credit card — pumps vegetable oil and alcohol through tiny parallel channels, each smaller than a human hair, to convert the oil into biodiesel almost instantly.

See the whole article here

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060419/...microreactor_1

AZBLACKSMOKE · 04-21-2006, 05:14 PM

Thats crazy.....I have a hard time believing that one.....but who knows these days.

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Puddlestomper · 04-21-2006, 07:26 PM

I have a hard time believing that, also. Besides, I probably couldn't afford enough to compare with my 50 gallon homemade reactor.

Jakey's'01H.O. · 04-21-2006, 09:45 PM

what does the thing cost?? figure i can make a veggy oil setup for around $400, but itd practically be useless in winter

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***DieselBurps*** · 04-22-2006, 07:35 AM

I'm curious about the micron rating of the parallel channels. It may be too small to allow the use of WVO. That would mean you need fresh, unused vegetable oil. That adds to the cost substantially. It'll be interesting to see where the research goes - this does have some potential.

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04-21-2006, 05:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
AZBLACKSMOKE Tech Specialist Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: S.E. Arizona Posts: 395 AZBLACKSMOKE's Truck Pics	Thats crazy.....I have a hard time believing that one.....but who knows these days. __________________ 2001 Chevy Xcab,4x4,LB7/Allison, Straight4in, predator. Previously a 12valver...

04-21-2006, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Puddlestomper Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cambridge, KS Posts: 260 Puddlestomper's Truck Pics	I have a hard time believing that, also. Besides, I probably couldn't afford enough to compare with my 50 gallon homemade reactor.

04-21-2006, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jakey's'01H.O. Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gillette WY Posts: 1,976 Jakey's'01H.O.'s Truck Pics	what does the thing cost?? figure i can make a veggy oil setup for around $400, but itd practically be useless in winter __________________ '01 ETH/SO VP. FOR SALE. '04 silv quad SB AirDog. Arson 2. loaded. HOLLAND COURT DIESEL PERFORMANCE. WICKEDDIESEL. DIESELNUT COALTRAIN IS THE SH$T

04-22-2006, 07:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
*DieselBurps* Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 177 DieselBurps's Truck Pics	I'm curious about the micron rating of the parallel channels. It may be too small to allow the use of WVO. That would mean you need fresh, unused vegetable oil. That adds to the cost substantially. It'll be interesting to see where the research goes - this does have some potential.