Two separate workshops offered:Biodiesel Essentials: (see separate post for details, no experience necessary)Oct 9-10, 200810-4 each day$120, or $108 early registrationAdvanced Topics in Biodiesel Production:Oct 11-129-5 each day$120, or $108 early registrationBrooksville, FLTopics covered in the Advanced Topics class:quality control analysis of real-world problems with offspec biodieselacid-base biodiesel processnew approaches to acid-base biodiesel for difficult oilsrecovering oils and making biodiesel out of glycerine byproduct and wash waterdealing with high-water-content oilsadvanced topics in dewateringtesting for soapmethanol recovery and equipment designtesting recovered methanol for puritylarger reactorswaterless washing with Amberlite, Magnesol, and Graham Laming's process larger-scale equipment designtreating wash water and glycerine for disposaltesting wash water and glycerinereal-world test results related to biodegradability of wash water and glycerinein-depth disposal/sidestreams discussionburning glycerine safely for energyhydronic applications for biodiesel and wash water heatingsafety and disaster prevention scenarios for larger-scale processor systemsdiscussion of regulatory topics for non-commercial producers larger than homebrew, solar heating optionsvery through discussion/demonstration of several different options in washing, including drawbacks and advantagesgreywater systems for wash water recyclingrecovering from production mistakesmaking biodiesel from ethanollaboratory testing 101 The Brooksville Fl Advanced Topics Class will include some attendees with a lot of experience with the BioPro processor and the GL1 (Eco-System) methanol recovery/waterless washing process.Please see www.girlmark.com/tour for more information and to register
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Mark's links:
Biodiesel Classes around the country
Biodiesel Homebrew Guide Book
I would like to sign up for the basic workshop near Tampa in October. I am a farmer and use about 20,000 gallons of diesel per year. I want to make my own from peanuts. Please tell me how to sign up.
Thanks,
Carl Allison
386-303-1393, cla@baya.com
thanks, Carl- I know my registratoin info is buried in the ad so here it is again:
www.girlmark.com/tour has a registration link and my email contact info.
Thanks again, I think you'll find that class useful.
mark
Hi Mark. When are you going to do one in New England? I'd love to atted one.
I'm not planning on an advanced topics class in New England, but I do have one in New York not too far from you (relatively speaking). It's the same format as the Florida classes- two days of Essentials and two days of Advanced Topics, so you can come to whichever are appropriate for your experience or interest. I'd love to meet you in person!
I'm going to try and make your Tampa beg. class this october along with a couple of friends. I'll keep my fingers crossed since it will be a late september decision. :)
Thanks! Send me an email if you'd like and I'll harrass you to remind you, closer to the time (if you'd like!).
Mark
early registration ends Oct 9th...