The two main things to keep in mind before you start cleaning your waste oil is: Settling and Filtering.
Settling is the main important step, you want to get as much food particles towards the bottom so its easier to clean. The big particles that can be taken out by a drainer or so should be done first. The filtering is the next step is filtering which removes any excess particles that may clog the fuel. The waste oil should not be shortening based, or hydrogenated. Filter the oil through a filter system that should be bought. You repeat this many time, and follow the rest of the steps to making the oil.
All of this information can be found on:
http://www.lovecraftbiofuels.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=46&Itemid=28
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ReplyDeleteVery nice job on the post. In your opening sentence, (The two main things to keep in mind....) wouldn't "heating" the oil be a major factor in cleaning the oil also? When you heat the oil, it removes all of the water from the oil. You might want to research some more in the steps for purifying the oil. It might give you a different perspective on the whole process. Also, I think the link in your post is talking about filtering the vegetable oil through a home fueling system because that is what it says in the article. You might want to check that out because we currently do not have a home fueling station at school. Other than that, great job on your research and post.
ReplyDeleteI like your idea for cleaning the oil, but like T. Lum said heating the oil is an important part in purifying the oil. And it doesn't have to be a filtering "system", you could just use a cloth or strainer to do that. Other than that great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks you guys ill make a few changess!!
ReplyDeleteNice Job. You may want to check your GUMS. Also, you have a well thought out method to clean the oil
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