These 2 classes can be taken together or separately. Sunday has pre-req. of at least one day of BD training to attend.
Hands-on Biodiesel Homebrewing Workshop with Andrew Morris
In Fremont, Saturday, Dec. 6 9:30-5:30
$95 Or $175 for the both days - (Lab/Equipment Build On Sunday)
Second person from the same household 1/2 price
To register: email
morris1524@yahoo.comThis class gives you the hands on experience you need to start making
your own high quality fuel.
Topics Include: We will Demo & Practice
* Basic Chemistry of Making Biodiesel
* Oil Quality Testing - Free Fatty Acid Titration and Quantitative
Water Test
* Calculations for Methanol and Catalyst Use
* Understanding trade-offs
* Fuel Quality Testing For Conversion
* Washing Techniques
* Separating Fuel From Glycerol/By-Product Layer and Water
* Processor Operation
* Avoiding & Breaking Emulsion
* Glycerol Pre-Wash
* Processor Design & Building Tips
* Basic Safety Guidelines
* Using Biodiesel in Your Diesel Vehicle
This class combines lab, practical, theory and Q&A.
Recommended Resources:
http://www.biodieselcommunity.orghttp://biodiesel.infopop.ccWhat People Say About the Class:
"I want to thank you for a great class. Overall a 9.8!"
Manager for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL-NASA)
"Your class was a wonderful gift to those of us that want to make our
own fuel. I applaud your energy, expertise, and ethics in pursuing
this endeavor. I'm grateful that you're willing to share your
hard-earned expertise."
Retired Teacher
Hands-on Biodiesel Equipment Build & Lab Class
with Andrew Morris & John Shean
In Fremont, Saturday, Dec. 7 9:30-5:30
$95 Or $175 for the both days - (Homebrewing on Sat.)
Second person from the same household 1/2 price
To register: email
morris1524@yahoo.comThis class gives you the the opportunity to build your own appleseed processor or customized appleseed. There will be continued hands on lab work from the the Saturday Class.
During this class each participant will have ample time to build a
processor or help the other participants with putting a processor
together. We will also continue with lab exercises and hands on
practice with washing and drying biodiesel from Saturday's Class.
This class combines lab, practical, theory and Q&A.