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January 16, 2006
Seattle area biodiesel workshops
Local guru, BioLyle has some workshops coming up for those interested in home-brewing...
The Magic of Biodiesel UW Experimental College Class: #W203.
NOTE: This workshop is almost full as of 1/11/06
Sunday January 29, 2006 from 10 am 3 pm
Want to drive or heat your home petroleum-free? Sort out fact from fiction in this class, which will cover what biodiesel is (and is not), qualities of the fuel, compatibility issues, chemistry, history of the movement and how the fuel can be made by anyone using simple and available chemicals. Students will experience making small batches of biodiesel from a variety of sources. Simple biodiesel reactor designs will be presented and discussed. After the class, students will be invited to visit a small-scale biodiesel processor near campus.Location:UW Campus.Max Enrollment: 25 General Public: $44 ; UW Students: $29. Register online at: http://exco.org or by phone at: 206-685-3276. Easiest way to get to reg. page is to Google: "experimental college biodiesel"Exp.Coll info: http://exco.org or 206-543-4375
Biodiesel Homebrew Workshop.
Saturday February 4, 2006 from 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle 98103
This class will be serve as both an introduction to biodiesel and a hands-on experience for those interested in learning how to make biodiesel from used restaurant oil. You will learn the chemistry and tricks of making quality biodiesel by making small batches and experimenting with different veg oils, catalysts, and pH indicators. We will also cover washing, quality control, sources of supplies and equipment, and reactor design, with an emphasis on the "Appleseed" reactor made from an electric water heater. Other topics to be covered will include: myths and facts about biodiesel, cold weather issues, local availabilitiy, and what's going on locally and nationally with the movement. Whether you just want to learn more so you can decide whether or not to use biodiesel, or you want to make your own brew, this class will help you get underway. After the class, students will be invited to visit a small-scale home biodiesel processor. Max Enrollment: 30. Fee: $50 or if financial need, $30-$50 sliding scale. 10% of proceeds will be donated to NW Biodiesel Network.Register by sending $15 by PayPal to: lylecroc@yahoo.com or, if no PayPal, send check to: BioLyle's Biodiesel Workshop, PO Box 18924, Seattle 98118. Questions? email: biolyle@gmail.com
Posted by Martin at January 16, 2006 10:57 PM
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