Biodiesel Links

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Informational Sites

The Collaborative Biodiesel Tutorial
A great web site for learning how to make biodiesel. Contributors from around the world have donated material as a way of giving back to the community.

Iowa State University Technical Papers
The ISU web site also contains an excellent bibliography that lists more than 600 reference sources for information on biodiesel. It is a rich source of highly technical information on biodiesel production. They also offer week long workshops discussing commercial biodiesel production. If you want to do research on biodiesel, this is the place to go.

NREL Publication Search Page
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has extensive documentation on biodiesel production and use. This is the gateway to those publications.

Simple Biodiesel Recipe Calculator
This nifty little calculator takes the math out of building your recipe.

EcoBusinessLinks - Green Directory
The largest hand-picked green directory on the net: Find organic food, cheap solar energy (free daily updated solar panel price survey), sustainable architecture, organic cotton, a vegetarian date, sustainable investments, an organic farm, a sustainable community and much more...

http:///biodiesel-tech.com
A collection of biodiesel resources that you may find helpful.

Soap Making

Black Crown Bidiesel Glycerine Soap
This site offers a Biodiesel Glycerine Soap Making Guide and a Business Plan for selling soap made from the glycerine byproduct.

NREL Pubs

NREL Biodiesel Use and Handling Guidelines
The NREL publishes this document and makes it available in print form. Covers all areas of handling and use of biodiesel. This is a MUST READ for anyone interested in using biodiesel.

NREL Biodiesel Analytical Methods
J. Van Gerpen, B. Shanks, and R. Pruszko - Iowa State University
D. Clements - Renewable Products Development Laboratory
G. Knothe - USDA/NCAUR
The NREL publishes this subcontractor report dated July 2004. Covers Biodiesel testing procedures. 100 pages

Internet Archive Books

Animal and Vegetable Fixed Oils, Fats, Butters and Waxes
Their preparation and properties and the manufacture therefrom of Candles, Soaps, and other Products.
By C.R. Alder Wright, D.Sc. (Lond), B.Sc. (Vict), F.R.S, LONDON; Charles Griffin & Company, Limited 1894 Out of Copyright, Scanned 2007 for Internet Archives

Edible Fats and Oils
Their Composition, Manufacture, and Analysis
By W. H. Simmons and C. Ainsworth Mitchell
LONDON: Scott, Greenwood & Son 1911 Out of copyright, Scanned 2006 for Internet Archives

Modern Soaps, Candles and Glycerin
A Practical manual of modern methods of utilization of fats and oils in the manufacture of soaps and candles, and of the recovery of glycerin.
By Leebert Lloyd Lamborn
New York: D Van Nostrand Company London: Crosby Lockwood & Son 1918 Out of copyright, Scanned 2006 for Internet Archives

FORUMS & GROUPS

BIODIESEL & STRAIGHT VEGETABLE OIL (SVO)

Infopop Biodiesel and SVO (Straight Vegetable Oil) Forum
Link: http://biodiesel.infopop.cc
Description:
This forum regularly has people posting from all over the world about their experiences with biodiesel. Organized into sections and sub-sections according to topic, this one is definately one to visit. Each sub-section is easily readable and anyone can reply after registering. The scientifi method is practiced here. Each post is commented on by people with a wealth of biodiesel homebrewing experience behind them. No topic is too simple or too complex here. This is a very fun and lively group. Come & join the fun!

Biodiesel Yahoo Group
Link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biodiesel/
Description:
The goal here is fostering disussion and community around the production and use of the alternative fuel Biodiesel, in all diesel powered equipment - cars, trucks, generators, heaters, tractors, airplanes, lawn mowers, you name it. Topics range from biodiesel to politics and everything in-between. With over 1900 members, this group is well represented. Well moderated and monitored to keep things on topic and flowing.

Biodiesel Basics Yahoo Group
Link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biodieselbasics
Description:
If you're just getting into biodiesel, then this is the forum for you.
The group is designed to help you learn about the basics of using biodiesel as an alternative fuel in diesel engines. With a over 600 members and a global presence of homebrewing biodiesel experts answering any and every question you can throw at them, this is a great place to get started.

Vegoil-Diesel Yahoo Group (UK)
Link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vegoil-diesel
Description:
Devoted to those out there wanting to run their diesels using straight vegetable oil, primarily UK oriented.

Vegetable Oil Diesel (UK)
Link: http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/forum/index.php
Description:
Forum for United Kingdom based vegetable oil and biodiesel discussion including UK biofuel duty issues.

Local B100 Biz Yahoo Group
Link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/local-b100-biz/
Description:
Devoted to thos interested in biofuel related businesses and groups. Topics include biodiesel regulatory issues, ways to promote biodiesel, and ways to run a successful biodiesel related business.

Biodiesel Now
Link: http://forums.biodieselnow.com
Description:
Devoted to all things biodiesel.
Topics are organized by type and include Biodiesel in the Press, Biodiesel Production, Advanced Production Techniques, Biodiesel Vehicles, and even regional sections for helping you connect with others near you that share an interest in biodiesel.

Biofuels Forum
Link: http://www.biofuelsforum.com/
Description:
A discussion forum for biofuels.
Specifically, for biodiesel in Australia. Also caters for the Sydney Biodiesel Users' Group and Melbourne Biodiesel Club

DIESEL VEHICLE FORUMS

Frybrid Forum
Link: http://www.frybrid.com/forum/
Description:
Frybrid is a company that sells an SVO conversion kits to convert your diesel car to run on 'straight vegetable oil'. They host a great set of forums participated by several people where all things SVO is discussed.

VW TDI Club
Link1: http://www.tdiclub.com/
Link2: http://forums.tdiclub.com
Description:
This site is dedicated to Volkswagen Turbo Diesel Engine (TDI) vehicles. It contains lot's of great helpful information for keeping your VW TDI running. Everything from tutorials on changing your oil filter to how to replace a timing belt.

Mercedes Shop Forum
Link: http://mercedesshop.com/shopforum/forumdisplay.php3?f=15
Description:
Dedicated to running SVO or Biodiesel in Mercedes Diesel engine vehicles. With expert advice from several Mercedes diesel mechanics and enthusiasts, you'll find just about anything you ever wanted to know about these great cars.

The Diesel Stop
Link: http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f22/
Description:
Dedicated to running SVO or Biodiesel in Ford Diesel engine vehicles.

The Diesel Place
Link: http://www.thedieselplace.com
Description:
Dedicated to GM diesel engnes and trucks.