Bulletin: Biodiesel and Lighting

This is a draft document where I am storing my notes...

• Seems that water contamination is a big risk for any plan using waste cooking oil.
• Of all the how to guides I've found on the internet, this one has the best detail:  The Duda Diesel Guide on How to Make Biodiesel.
• This one from Backwoods was easy to follow: Make Your Own Biodiesel
• YouTube video as well: How to Make Biodiesel at Home.
• Potassium Hytdroxide or Sodium Hydroxide can be used.
• Methanol is the preferred choice because it is cheaper due to taxes, but ethanol can be used.  The process is more difficult.  (how?)

 

In the area of biogas

• An academic overview: A Review of the Processes, Parameters, and Optimization of Anaerobic Digestion. 
• A practical guide including how much manure is needed for home biogas production: Biogas

In the area of lighting:

• A review of the transition from burning wood for light, thru different oils and finally electric:  Lighting Costs Near Nothing Now - Human Progress