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...used fryer oil in their diesel generator!
So cool. Blue Water Terrace filters the used fryer oil & runs the generator as needed. And, it smells like fried chicken!
Maybe the government could learn something...all the frying done on the island, I bet they could convert one generator at some office building to do the same.
Posted : June 1, 2012 10:51 am
I wonder how long it'll be before one of the government agencies gets wind of it and forbids it. Some of the local fishermen converted their boats to run on recycled restaurant fry oil. The cleaning process is neither easy nor quick but the endless supply of free oil worked for them as it did for the restaurant owners who didn't have to fuss with its disposal (some garbage companies charge extra). It was never proven but word was getting about that the lingering odor of the food cooked in the oil was a fish attractant ... Anyway, apparently DPNR clamped down for some reason. I'm not sure exactly why nor what the current status is but maybe someone has more current information.
Posted : June 1, 2012 11:14 am
Excellent way to use up the fryer oil! Did Blue Water Terrace ever get the wind generator to spin? I see so many of those Helix type just sitting still when it seems they should be spinning.*-)
Posted : June 1, 2012 11:20 am
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No, it's not spinning yet...more DPNR issues? Idk
Posted : June 1, 2012 12:33 pm
The wind turbine is broken, but should be fixed this year. There was an installation problem.
The grease works pretty good, the system needs some improving. I've built grease cars before. Anybody have a cheap diesel car or truck for sale? 😀
BWT has been looking at a lot of renewable sources for efficiency and conservation.
I'm not an expert and none of my answers should be taken as fact on this, as I have no connection to this restaurant.
Posted : June 1, 2012 1:05 pm
As for boat owners I found this question on DPNR's website about cooking oil.
I Want To Make Bio-Diesel For My Boat. Do I Need A Permit? Are There Any Restrictions On This Activity?
A permit is not required for making biodiesel. However, a person must comply with 40 CFR Part 112.12, particularly with respect to container and tank management and inspection.
Posted : June 1, 2012 1:30 pm
As for boat owners I found this question on DPNR's website about cooking oil.
I Want To Make Bio-Diesel For My Boat. Do I Need A Permit? Are There Any Restrictions On This Activity?
A permit is not required for making biodiesel. However, a person must comply with 40 CFR Part 112.12, particularly with respect to container and tank management and inspection.
Interesting. This section of the EPA rules is (as they all are) detailed and very comprehensive and I think I can understand the issues now. The requirements and documentation of procedures is pretty extensive and I'm thinking that a smalltime fisherman with just one or two boats just can't comply with all the Federal rules and regulations. I'd imagine that if there were a large enough group of boaters interested in converting over their diesel engines they could work together to be in compliance.
Thanks for the info,
Posted : June 1, 2012 1:48 pm
There is no real conversion to run on veggie oil. Not in this weather. The veggie oil is not biodiesel, it just burns hotter than diesel fuel does.
I'd suggest a small secondary tank to start and finish with diesel, then after about 5 minutes, you flip a switch and run on the VO.
If you have a late model with a diesel engine, you can go to the grocery store, buy blended, veggie, canola, any cooking oil that's not a solid, like lard and dump it in your tank and drive on down the road.
I'm surprised a place like McDonalds hasn't taken advantage of it yet, despite being illegal.
Posted : June 1, 2012 2:33 pm
Thanks for the info,
You're welcome.
Here is the link with FAQ about cooking oil/solid waste on DPNR website.
Posted : June 1, 2012 7:04 pm
