Biodiesel Workshop

Sponsored by New Mexico Solar Energy Association, Albuquerque Chapter

What: Biodiesel 101. We'll cover sourcing oil, economic and ecologic pros and cons, preferred vehicles, how to make your own biodiesel processor for under $400, how to brew on a small or medium scale, how to test oil quality, safety issues, washing fuel, politics, why we drink beer when we brew and much, much more!

Why: Because it's fun to make biodiesel! Oh yeah, and because "here we have a serious problem: America is addicted to oil, which is often imported from unstable parts of the world" (G. W. Bush, January 2006). Learn many more reasons at the workshop.

Who: James Burgess and Eric Chrisp have been declared biodiesel Jedi by the New Mexico Solar Energy Association. They have conducted numerous presentations and workshops. Each has been running one or more vehicles on home-brewed biodiesel for over two years.

When: August 30, 2008

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Rain or Shine

Where: Eric Chrisp's home, 528 Carlisle NE in Albuquerque
From I-40 and Carlisle, take Carlisle south to just past Lomas Blvd.

How Much:
Non-Members - $110; Members - $99. Lunch is included (please inform us about dietary restrictions). Minimum of 6 students. Maximum of 15 students. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

Clothing:
There will be opportunities for hands-on experience in this workshop. If you wish to get this experience, you WILL GET GREASY! Please wear clothing that you were about to send to the dump. Rubber gloves, respirators and splash-proof goggles are optional but recommended. Other information: Check weather listings and dress accordingly. We will be outside part of the time.

Send payment and registration to:
New Mexico Solar Energy Association, 1009 Bradbury St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Or call the office with credit card number: 505-246-0400, 888-886-6765
www.nmsea.org

For further information, contact our office.

Topics:

  • Introduction to Biodiesel
  • Oil Quality and Collection
  • Chemicals Needed
  • Safety
  • Examples of Reactors
  • Oil Preparation
  • Oil Testing (Titration)
  • Biodiesel Reaction
  • Sampling
  • Settling and Separation
  • Washing
  • Final Clean Up

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