Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) new type of bio diesel ?

[Tractorat]

I just heard the last part of a story on the local news about a company that will be making bio diesel from trash (not veggie oil, corn, or soy). The first plant is supposed to open down in Tacoma (I missed the date, but I think it is supposed to be in the near future). I think I heard about this a few years ago, but maybe they've just gotten it perfected.



They said it will sell for about $1. 50/gal. Anyone else heard of this ?



TRat

 

[jcarey]

I read something similar. It has to to with bio-mass.

 

[SFlicker]

Biodiesel from trash

It is merely a pelletized fuel derived from garbage that the plant will use for energy to make the biodiesel.

The gallon cost may be $1. 50 at their distribution level, but I doubt you will see that price at the pump.

 

[Tractorat]

That may be the case. I only heard the tail end of the news story. However, the implecation was that that actual diesel fuel will be made from the actual garbage itself, and the the retail price would be around $1. 50/gal.



I heard about these guys a few years ago. It will be interesting to see what happens.

 

[EricBu12]

Boy!,



talk about going from smlig like French Fries to Smelling like a Dump... Or a trash can... . maybe? any Ideas what this would smell like?

 

[Tractorat]

Yup, just saw the story again. they will be making diesel out of garbage and used oil If it passes the test, the indians are going to build a plant just south of Tacoma. I hope someone tries it and lets us know how it works.

 

[WNasser]

After reading your thread, I remembered reading a story online about company from Hawaii that used sludge waste from a landfill to produce BioDiesel. Anyway here the link to that company.



http://www.biodiesel.com/aboutPacBio.htm



I know this is a little off topic, but has anyone had issues with the vp while running biodiesel. I could imagine there are lubricity issues??

 

[BarryG]

I posted something about this a couple weeks ago. It sounded almost too good to be true. However Cheyenne WY had a demo and they inked a deal to build a plant. Lets see if I can find my thread with links in it... . here it is



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163552

 

[CORed]

I know this is a little off topic, but has anyone had issues with the vp while running biodiesel. I could imagine there are lubricity issues??

If you read about biodiesel on those websites, it will clear up your concerns. Biodiesel has more lubricity in it than standard diesel. In fact, you don't have to run a fuel conditioner in it because of the increase in lubricity. Only thing you have to worry about is it has a higher gel point than standard diesel. Meaning it will gel sooner when it gets cold. You can run a conditioner for that tho.



I run Biodiesel here every few tanks. Would do it more, but they are clear across town and about 10+ cents more/gallon. I don't bother adding howe's or stanadyne or PS when I run it. Never had a problem.