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Greengirl Labs Canoe Paddle Processor

 
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steved



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 4:30 pm    Post subject: Greengirl Labs Canoe Paddle Processor Reply with quote
The Canoe Paddle Processor.

We process, wash and dry biodiesel in this.

The oil is heated by the sun or an electric band heater when the sun is not out.

We mix the methanol and KOH in carboys then pour it into the top 2" bung hole then screw in the mixing stick.

Mixing is then done by hand.

Mixing can be back and forth, left and right or in a circular motion.

I do a combo of all three.

Processing can be done at 150F so not alot of mixing is needed to process biodiesel. 10 to 15 mins mixing during a 1 hour period will do the job !

neutral, a PHD and infopop member shared this mixing info with us.

http://biodiesel.infopop.cc/eve/forums?m=402601061&a=tpc&f=719605551

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 5:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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This was an old pop up camper frame. Other small trailers can be used.

Mounting it on a trailer allows moving it around to catch the sun and also allows tipping the 55 gallon drum for draining the soap, glycerin and wash water.

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 5:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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The taps are pieces of 1" pipe welded to 55 gallon drum.

The one on the right is on the very bottom on the side of the drum to allow for complete draining when the drum is tilted.

The tap on the left is a few inches up on the side. I use this to drain the finished biodiesel and to take test samples during the process.

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 5:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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This is the drain on the rear. It is on the bottom side and will allow for complete draining when the drum iis tilted.

I use this for draining finished biodiesel.

Three taps are not needed. You really just need one.

There is also a thermostat mounted on the bottom.

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 6:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Smile The mixing stick is a 48 inch post hole digger replacement handle from Lowe's.

The boot is a CV joint boot, right side, inside boot for a 90's model Saturn. I got it at Advance Auto Parts.

http://www.advanceautoparts.com/?s_kwcid=advanced%20auto%20parts|1406957834&gclid=CNCvqJjR5ZUCFQuHGgod8y5yfA

The PVC piece is a 2" male adaptor from Lowe's.

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
on the single barrel processor trailer mounted, how do you heat the oil and how do you add the methoxide to the oil. Thanks Jeep Taylor
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 2:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Steve,
How will that BD air compresser do with the heating?
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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The mixer screws into the 2" bung in the lid.

I added a vent to the side but you could use the 3/4" bung hole in the drum lid for the vent pipe.

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Smile Tipped down for draining the glycerin layer or when washing, the wash water.

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:07 am    Post subject: Canoe paddle mixing Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:11 am    Post subject: tilted 55 gallon drum draining Reply with quote
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