CCRES promotes Nor Cal Biodiesel

Nor Cal Biodiesel currently offer two models to choose from: the BioPro190 and the larger BioPro380.

BioPro190

BioPro190 General Information and Specifications Dimensions: 21"w x 21"d x 67"h. Overall height adjustable +/- 2” Weight: 325 Lbs. (empty). Capacity: 50 gallons oil yields 50 gallons of finished fuel.                10 gallons methanol - yields approx. 10 gallons glycerin. Construction: TIG welded 304 stainless steel body; Powder coated carbon steel covers. Fittings: 304 stainless steel or glass filled polypropylene. Electrical: 110 VAC / 15 Amp Circuit. Controls: AUTO mode controlled by program logic controller;                Start button initiates completely automated process;                MANUAL mode controlled by switch actuation. Reaction Method: Acid-catalyzed esterification of free fatty acids                Then base-catalyzed transesterification of triglycerides; Wash Method: Triple-stage turbulent water wash.                1) Mist Spray, 2) Mist & Agitation, 3) Mist & Agitation Batch Time: Reaction Time – approximately 8 hrs;                Initial settling - 16 hrs;                Water wash – approximately 14 hrs;                Drying cycle - Approx 10 hrs: Total Processing Time: Approx. 48 hours start to finish. Items You Will Need To Get Started: 50 Gallons of new or used filtered vegetable oil or oil derived from animal fats 400 micron, or finer, filter to strain the oil 10 Gallons of methanol (racing fuel) For your safety and convenience, we suggest obtaining a methanol compatible and an oil/grease compatible transfer pump 1520 grams (3.41 lbs) Sodium Hydroxide - NaOH or 2350 (5.17 lbs) grams Potassium Hydroxide - KOH 190 mL (6.43 oz) Sulfuric Acid (93% Purity or higher) - Do not use common battery acid 50 Gallons of fresh, standing water 50 Gallon container or receptacle for “water in” 50 Gallon container or receptacle to collect the wash water – or connect directly to a drain. Air tight storage containers for methanol (typically, a 55-gallon drum), catalyst potash, and sulfuric acid Protective gloves, face mask, apron, and safety goggles (included) Transfer hoses, scales, and measuring cups (included) (1) 110-120 volt / 15 amp & (1) 220 volt / 30 amp AC power source

  BioPro380

BioPro380 General Information and Specifications Dimensions: 64"w x 34"d x 91"h. Overall height adjustable +/- 2” Weight: Approximately 675 Lbs. (empty). Capacity: 100 gallons oil yields up to 100 gallons (380 liters) of finished fuel Batch Sizes: - Capable of processing 50, 75, or 100 gallons of oil feedstock (190, 284, or 380 liters). Construction: TIG welded 304 stainless steel body; Powder coated carbon steel covers. Electrical: 220 VAC / 30 AMP & 110 VAC / 15 Amp Circuit. Dedicated Circuits are preferred but not required. Controls: AUTO mode controlled by program logic controller;                Start button initiates the automated process;                MANUAL mode controlled by switch actuation. Reaction Method: Acid-catalyzed esterification of free fatty acids                Then base-catalyzed transesterification of triglycerides; Method: Triple-stage turbulent water wash.                1) Mist Spray, 2) Mist & Agitation, 3) Mist & Agitation Batch Time: Reaction Time – approximately 8 hrs;                Initial settling - 16 hrs;                Water wash –(total three (3) cycles, approximately14 hrs;                Drying cycle - Approx 10 hrs: Total Processing Time: Approx. 48 hours start to finish. Items You Will Need To Get Started: 100 Gallons of new or used filtered vegetable oil or oil derived from animal fats (triglycerides Minimum 400 micron, or finer, filter to strain the oil 20 Gallons of methanol (racing fuel; 99.99% pure) 3040 grams Lye (Sodium Hydroxide - NaOH) or 4700 grams Caustic Potash (Potassium Hydroxide - KOH)* *Recommended 380 mL Sulfuric Acid (93% Purity or higher) - Not common battery acid 100 Gallons of fresh standing water (can also be connected directly to a pressurized water line) 100 Gallon container for water in (or connect to a clean, pressurized water source) 100 Gallon container for water out (or connect directly to a drain) Air tight storage containers for methanol, lye/caustic potash, and sulfuric acid Protective gloves, face mask, apron, and safety goggles (included) Transfer hoses, scales, and measuring cups (included) For your safety and convenience, we suggest obtaining a methanol transfer and oil/grease transfer pump (1) 110-120 volt / 15 amp & (1) 220 volt / 30 amp AC power source

 Since its introduction, the BioPro line of products have steadily found their way into the hands of many an independent souls.

 Click on the links below to read about

  World renowned Dr. Andrew Weil with his BioPro190 

CONTACT Nor Cal Biodiesel

Please feel free to contact  Nor Cal Biodiesel for additional information regarding our products or services.

 

 Nor Cal Biodiesel also welcome any comments or suggestions regarding  products, web site and overall experience regarding your initial interaction with Nor Cal Biodiesel.

General Inquiries and Sales Information info@norcalbio.com
Projects, Business Development or Specific Requests danny@norcalbio.com

Nor Cal Biodiese web site : http://norcalbio.com/index.html

For any additional information, please contact 

Danny Lesa, telephone 707-766-9782 

CROATIAN CENTER of RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
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The Lemnaceae

The Lemnaceae, commonly known as duckweeds, are the smallest, fastest growing and simplest of flowering plants. Some of the current uses of Lemnaceae are a testimony to its utility: basic research and evolutionary model system, toxicity testing organism, biotech protein factory, wastewater remediator, high-protein animal feed, and carbon cycling participant. Sequencing of the Greater Duckweed, Spirodela polyrhiza (L.) Schleiden, which has a genome size similar to that of Arabidopsis (150 MB), will address challenges in alternative energy, bioremediation, and global carbon cycling. 

Duckweed photo courtesy Todd Michael.

With the passage of the 2005 Federal Energy legislation, the drive to develop sustainable feedstocks and processing protocols for biofuel production has intensified. The search for new biomass species has revealed the potential of Lemnaceae species. These plants produce biomass faster than any other flowering plant. The carbohydrate content of the plant material also indicates a potential for ethanol production. Moreover, the carbohydrate in duckweed biomass is readily converted to fermentable sugars by using commercially available enzymes developed for corn-based ethanol production.

The utility of Lemnaceae species for bioremediation has long been recognized as well. Propagated on agricultural and municipal wastewater, Spirodela and related species efficiently extract excess nitrogen and phosphate pollutants. Duckweed growth on ponds effectively reduces algal growth (by shading), coliform bacterial counts, suspended solids, evaporation, biological oxygen demand, and mosquito larvae while maintaining pH, concentrating heavy metals, sequestering or degrading halogenated organic and phenolic compounds, and encouraging the growth of other aquatic animals such as frogs and fowl.

A better understanding of Lemnaceae species could also reveal the potential for their role in the global carbon cycle. Primitive aquatic plants have been implicated as the primary source of carbon sequestration that drove global climate change during the Early Eocene. The S. polyrhiza genome sequence could unlock the remarkable potential of a rapidly growing aquatic plant for carbon sequestration, carbon cycling, and biofuel production.

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Algae separation technology 2

In this video- how centrifuges work with some colored water spinning at various speeds and then show the operating components of an Extreme Raw Power Centrifuge that can be used for filtering vegetable oil. This one is unique because it comes with an AC Drive that allows you to control the motor from 150 to 6,000 RPMs.

Be sure to check out the first video as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1-9OEq6cUo

Utah Biodiesel Supply
http://www.utahbio.com

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