step by step biodiesel processor build?? - Diesel Forum

Cjhstang · 09-07-2007, 03:01 AM

Well, i'm another new guy to this part of the site.

I've been looking into all these alternate fuels for my truck for a while now, n biodiesel has really caught my eye. I've learned alot from the journeytoforever.org site but i'm looking for a step by step process on building a biodiesel processor...without spending $2k+ for a pre built one.

pictures and layouts are always helpful too.

Thanks all...

VD350 · 09-07-2007, 05:32 PM

Basically you have a 55gal barrel with a cone on the bottom, a pipe line that connects to the cone and goes back to the top, with a pump somewhere along the line. and where it goes back to the top of the barrel you need another outlet so you can transfer the bio to your drying tank or another barrel for that matter. You'll also notice that we put a section o[/size]f pipe straight down from the main line (below the cone), remember you need a way to drain off the glycerin.

Directions

Buy a sheet of thick plywood (to place the barrel on)
8 2"x4" pieces of wood to build a stand for the processor(length will be determined when you get your plywood)
Next cut the top and bottom out of a 55 gal barrel
Now cut two holes near the bottom of the barrel to weld in your nipples for the heating elements
Weld the nipples in
Now make a circle out of sheet metal (needs to be much bigger than the barrel mouth)
Cut a hole in the center of the barrel (for the Nipple that goes to the pipeline)
Now cut from that hole to the out side of the circle and over lap the metal on itself (elementary shapes, a circle will make a cone).
Weld the actual cone itself so it is water tight
Weld the nipple to the bottom of the cone
Now weld the cone to the barrel
Next Cut a hole in the plywood base you built so it is just smaller than the circumference of the barrel
Now you pipe it, look at my pics and see where your shut offs should be
Finally use common sense when piping the barrel up.

Pics of our setup
http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f1.../Bio%20Diesel/
Ended up costing around $100 because we already had the piping, barrels, heating elements, and our buddy tig welded our stainless steel tank for free to put the stainless nipples in. We just had to purchase the pump and the shutoffs.

http://www.B100supply.com has everything you need.

Your hand pump for the methanol
https://www.b100supply.com/ProductDe...roductCode=217

And this is THE pump to use, we bought a different one and it didnt work at all.
https://www.b100supply.com/ProductDe...roductCode=107

StorminNorman · 09-08-2007, 12:48 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cjhstang</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well, i'm another new guy to this part of the site.

I've been looking into all these alternate fuels for my truck for a while now, n biodiesel has really caught my eye. I've learned alot from the journeytoforever.org site </div></div>

Do yourself a favor and let your previous visit to JTF be your last. Much of the information there is flawed. The Foolproof method is better called the Fools method, because it does not work.

If you want to learn about Bio Diesel processing go to http://www.biodieselcommunity.org/ and learn the right ways to do things.

Then come back here and ask away.

Norman

Cjhstang · 09-08-2007, 12:52 AM

yeah, i wasn't particularly thrilled with their setups and info, some was a little cloudy info.

Thanks for the step by step... thats what i was really hoping for...

Murphy2000 · 09-08-2007, 12:32 PM

So you're asking where to find the best biodiesel processor plans?
Hmmm.. I might be able to think of a website or two... LOL

Seriously.. Some great links to start off from are posted above.

I did send you a PM. not sure if you got it.

Cjhstang · 09-08-2007, 10:17 PM

yeah, just checked out the pm. nice site, thanks alot!