Biodiesel/WVO in HD diesel pickups
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Does anyone have any info. on this? I have bought a product from a company called Diesel Secret Energy (DSE) there web site is www.dieselsecret.com, they show you how to make fuel for your diesel out of waste vegtable oil (WVO). It sounds great, and I know that people are running diesels on WVO but most seem to be using another fuel tank and heating the oil, with this system you do not have to do that. I am just going to make my first batch of fuel but would like to talk to other people that have used this system? I live in central MN. and the weather here is getting quite cold, and I do not want to have any problems with my truck at this time of year?? Would like any info. you might have about this system? Thanks
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DaimlerChrysler Expands Use of Biodiesel Fuel in Dodge Ram Pickup Trucks
Friday January 20, 3:52 pm ET
* B20 Biodiesel Approved for Government, Military and Commercial Fleets
* Next Step Toward Making Clean, Renewable Biofuels An Option for All Diesel Owners
* Extending the Environmental Benefits of Modern Clean Diesel Technology
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler will expand the use of clean, renewable biodiesel fuel by approving use of B20 (20 percent biodiesel) in Dodge Ram pickup trucks.
Use of B20 is approved effective with the 2007 Model Year and will require use of biodiesel fuel that meets the fuel specifications established by the U.S. military.
Initially, DaimlerChrysler is approving use of B20 in Dodge Ram pickups equipped with Cummins diesel engines for its military, government and commercial fleet customers only. The company is working with the government, automotive suppliers, energy providers, universities and independent agencies on a national fuel standard that would make B20 an option for all owners of Dodge Ram diesels.
"Biofuels represent a huge opportunity to reduce fuel consumption and our dependence on foreign oil," said Chrysler Group President and CEO Tom LaSorda in remarks prepared for the Economic Club of Detroit Jan. 23 meeting.
In addition, biofuels reduce overall emissions of greenhouse gases and tailpipe emissions of particulates and smog-forming compounds. And use of biofuels supports the American agricultural economy.
Promoting increased use of biodiesel is a part of DaimlerChrysler's campaign to re-introduce diesel-powered passenger vehicles to U.S. consumers. Modern, clean diesel vehicles offer fuel economy improvements of 30 percent and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, compared with gas-powered vehicles. At the same time, diesel vehicles provide the power and performance valued by American consumers.
"While diesel technology alone can make big strides toward helping us meet our national energy, environment and security objectives, when you add biodiesel and other biofuels, it gets really interesting," LaSorda said.
DaimlerChrysler has also announced plans to market vehicles this year equipped with BlueTec, a portfolio of emission technologies that will enable diesel vehicles to meet the toughest environmental standards.
"The Mercedes E320 full-size sedan, powered by a six-cylinder BLUETEC diesel engine, will be the cleanest diesel in the world," LaSorda said.
Chrysler Group has previously endorsed use of B5 (5 percent biodiesel) fuel in the Jeep® Liberty CRD diesel SUV, and every vehicle is fueled with B5 at the assembly plant in Toledo. In addition, use of B2 is approved for the diesel-powered Dodge Sprinter vans.
Most U.S. biodiesel is made from soy beans. However, DaimlerChrysler is participating in research programs in Germany and India to develop processes for producing high-quality biodiesel from non-food agricultural products.
In the United States, Chrysler Group is participating in an extensive biodiesel research program, including development of a national B20 specification. The research partnership includes Detroit-based nonprofit NextEnergy, Biodiesel Industries, the nation's largest chain of biodiesel refineries, automotive suppliers Bosch, Delphi and Cummins, along with researchers based at Wayne State and Michigan State universities, with initial work to include much-needed research and field testing of biodiesel fuels.
Chrysler Group is also working with Michigan State researchers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to re-use a brownfield site in the Detroit area to produce crops for biodiesel research and development programs.
Chrysler Group is further supporting use of renewable biofuels with approximately 1.5 million Flex Fuel vehicles now in use that are capable of running on E85 (85 percent ethanol) fuel made with corn. For the 2006 model year, Flex Fuel versions of the Dodge Ram 1500, Dodge Stratus and Chrysler Sebring sedans, Dodge Durango and Dodge and Chrysler minivans are available to fleet customers.
"Biofuels are proof that at least part of the solution to our energy, environment and national security issues can be homegrown," LaSorda said.
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Source: DaimlerChrysler
Everything I have read about running Bio-Diesel or WVO or even Neat Diesel you should run a two tank system. I am looking at one of those work truck tanks that you usually see with a fuel pump for filling agricultural or construction equipment with. I plan on plumbing it into my main fuel line with a "Y" Valve so that I can start and stop on #2 Diesel and drive or work on Bio-Diesel. The benefits to this approach are: no congealing of fuel in the lines or injectors due to colder temperatures, ability to run regular diesel without contaminating the Bio-Diesel tank, ability to run a blend easily. Plus, if the truck needs servicing I can prove that I have tried running on regular diesel and it makes no difference.
Bio-Fuels are the way to go in my opinion. But, it needs to be preheated to lower the viscosity of the fuel. Currently I am in Texas so it isn't a huge problem during the summer but in the winter it could be. My home state however is the South Western portion of Washington State. This area could cause problems with Bio-Diesel if it congeals. Being in Emergency Response that is something I can not afford. It could be someones life on the line.
Just to sum it all up. I would absolutely reccomend running a TWO TANK SYSTEM!
You only need a separate tank if you are using waste vegetable oil or other biofat which has not been transesterified to methyl esters (std biodiesel). WVO is sure to be troublesome and I would think absolutely out of the question if you have emergency responsibilities.
IF YOU MUST USE DIESEL, USE AN INLINE FUEL HEATER ONLY. THIS IS WHAT THE BIG RIGS USE. ALMOST ALL THE HEATED FUEL WILL THEN BE USED AS IT RUNS. THIS WAY THE TANK STAYS AT OUTSIDE AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. IF YOU THINK THIS IS A MINOR PROBLEM, JUST WRITE ME A CHECK FOR 3 OR 4 THOUSAND DOLLARS AND I CAN DRIVE YOU TO THE BRAIN DOCTOR WHILE HE DOES A LABOTAMY. THE MONEY IS NOT FOR ME....IT'S FOR THE MECHANIC TO REPLACE PARTS OF YOUR FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. AFTER THAT...NO ONE WILL LET YOU DRIVE ANYTHING.....LOL.
... It is the cooling and shrinking of the air, that draws in air ( that might be very humid ), that then condenses on the walls of the tank. Again, low fuel, more wall, more air. In very warm air temps the tank, regardless of fill level, condenses very little water. You must have run into: high humidity, low tank level and shutdown temps (sitting) between 20 to 60 F. Below 20 the air drys out, above 60 the tank starts to condense less water vapor.
Are you going to post your answer to the question you posed about the agent which contains a high percentage of hydrogen and helps other fuels burn better?
I cannot think of a good candidate, but I will hazzard guesses.
1. Methane through propane (LPG). The hydrocarbon which has the highest percentage of hydrogen is methane (CH4), the main component of natural gas, next is ethane (C2H6) also found in natural gas, next is propane (C3H8), next is butane (C4H10), all found in natural gas and in crude oil.
But it is not clear to me that these volatile hydrocarbons help other fuels burn better in an engine. These volatile hydrocarbons would dissolve in diesel fuel, but I can't imagine that it would be safe to dissolve them in diesel fuel because it could make an explosive mixture, and pressurize the tank if the temperature rose.
I have read that to prevent gelling of diesel fuel in cold weather that some people would mix in a certain amount of gasoline (roughly C6-C9 mixture of straight alkane and aromatic hydrocarbons), but that this practice was not considered safe because the vapor pressure of the hydrocarbons in the tank would be in the ignitable range. I assume that the same would apply to the lower molecular weight hydrocarbons.
2. Ethanol (C2H6O). I have read that there are some stabilized mixtures of ethanol and diesel fuel being used.
What is your answer?
I'm not capable of professionally evaluating it, but I am skeptical that any advantage would be worth the expense of the apparatus for storing or generating the H2 and then injecting the correct amount.
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If this is a large diesel truck, assume it gets 10 mpg, so to go 3000 mi it will use 300 gal of diesel fuel which is 1136 L or approx 965 kg of diesel fuel, since the density of diesel fuel is about 0.85 kg/L.
A liter of water is 1 kg, of which 0.111 kg is hydrogen. So the added hydrogen gas is about 0.012 % by weight of the amount of diesel fuel. (0.111kg/965kg x 100% = 0.012 %)
This is so little hydrogen compared to the diesel fuel that it would take some considerable amount of independently confirmed science and engineering results and analysis to overcome my skepticism that this amount of hydrogen could have any significant effect on the combustion process.
http://biodiesel.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/419605551/m/1311010701/p/1
As to biodiesel in HD trucks many people do it. Many people run SVO too without DSE. If it were my truck, and my money for fixing it, I would consider well processed BD. But that is just me talking.
In general the issues are:
1) Polymerisation of oil from BD mixing with crank case oil, and under heat eventually turning into plastic (polymeization). I have heard this is mitigated by using vegetable base oil which helps and/or prevents this process from happening
2) Injector pressure and nozzle issues due to density of BD. Not to much you can do here. Biodiesel is more viscuous than diesel, SVO doubly so. If your injection system runs at very high PSI its more of a risk afaik, but many people do so. A lot depends on just how well the BD is made. you do not want things like excess methanol, water or what have you in the BD. Some run inline fuel heaters to help reduce this problem
3) Cloud/Pour point. While additives exist to help lower this for BD, the bottom line is that in cold weather you need to mix regular D2, Kero or whatever to lower it. FYI mixing BD should be done at 70F or up. Otherwise it can seperate over time. Splash mixing other ways/temps, and using it very quickly, is anecdotally okay.
4) On newer wacky polution control engines. BD (and certainly SVO) _may be_ problematic. Early discussion focuses on water and some element in the BD. It is said that it interfears with the periodic burning process that the emissions systems use. For exmaple, afiak new VW common rails have NO BD allowed in Europe, where BD is very widely used...
The scary part about #4 is that if someone blends biodiesel with diesel, they can legally do so without labeling the result as biodiesel if its below some percentage (afaik 12% or 19%) in some sates - as its considered just an additive at those blend rates. Along with some states requiring certain minimum bioD in their diesel. NO idea how that will all resolve warranty wise...
Another thing to consider is running a seperate scaraficial inline fuel filter to help catch crud and/or semi cloudy BD at starup. probably a wise choice given the cheap cost of such filters.
2 L of water is 2 kg of water which contains 0.22 kg of hydrogen. This will be 0.023% of the weight of the diesel fuel consumed, assuming a fuel use of 10 mpg. Travelling 3000 mi at 10 mpg the truck consumes 300 gal or 1136L of fuel of density 0.85kg/L so 965kg of diesel.
0.22 kg / 965 kg x 100 % = 0.023% or 230 parts per million H2 out of the total fuel charge.
My conclusion is still that I am skeptical that such a small amount of hydrogen gas in the combustion mix would increase the efficiency of combustion of the diesel fuel. Testimonials that would claim significant fuel efficiency increases with this system cannot be uncritically accepted because any fuel economy increase could be the result of the truck being driven more carefully.
The O2 and the H2 are generated at the two separate electrodes in the electrolysis unit, and are then evidently combined, according to the diagram in the video, and fed into the inlet combustion air stream at some point, whether before or after the turbocharger is not clear to me.
What is the cost of one of these units, including installation?
So the 0.023% H2 that the Hy-Drive system delivers is over 900 times too small to produce an effect.
That would be correct.
hmmm, he may drive the trucks, but as someone who works on them, the newer Cummins engines run the fuel through a a plate on the side of the engine (mostly to cool the ECM), but it also heats the fuel even more. The heated fuel is then returned to the tank (diesels don't use all the fuel that is pumped to the injectors).
So on some days where it is really cold, you can see steam coming off the fuel tanks. I've seen fuel tanks that would get around 90 degrees in 20 degree weather.
A friend of mine need a new alternator put into her daytona, i was just wondering if anyone knows the location of it. I have not looked at the vehicle yet, just wanting to know location for charge rate.