SEI Biodiesel workshop
Learn the fundamentals of this alternative fuel source that can be used in any diesel engine. For industrial producers as well as grassroots brewers, the workshop will examine the emerging world biodiesel markets.
Participants will make biodiesel fuel with locally available materials, visit existing small scale production plants, and learn from top biodiesel industry specialists.
Optional recomended reading includes: Biodiesel: Growing a New Energy Economy by Greg Pahl and Biodiesel Power by Lyle Estill of Piedmont Biofuels
Topics Include:
Safe biodiesel production
Making and using biodiesel in both small and large-scale applications
Biodiesel Feedstock and fuel Quality
Diesel engines modifications for straight vegetable oil
Making a small scale biodiesel processor
Engine care when using biodiesel
Advances in biodiesel technology
Legislation and grassroots initiatives
National and International business models
Discussions with experts in the biodiesel field
When?
Oct. 1-5, 2007
Where? Pittsboro, NC
Instructor: Rachel Burton
Cost: $700 SEI Member cost: $650
register at http://solarenergy.org/workshops/register.html
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