As NavyBlueSTL pointed out, the energy in oil output has to be bigger then input. What is the BTU of that propane burner? and what is the BTU output of the oil produced, and how much oil is produced for the amount of energy going in? Diesel fuel has a BTU content of 139200 from 1 gallon, if we assume it has similar energy content as diesel then we just need to know how much oil is put out in a time frame, and how many btu's that propane burner is and that will tell us everything. good work
@FJSchrank Hey Guy! We understand clearly that this process is not fuel efficient at this time. It is a wonderful way to eliminate plastic waste and get some fuel at the same time. Right now I am looking for information on building a larger scale setup. Helpers welcome. DRew
Have done any more experiments since your last video? Also, are you physically on the East Coast? I'd like to talk to you about a project (gorabi a-t gmail-d-o-t-com).
it's a great thread on energetic forum detailing all this from several different people.do a google search for "how to turn plastic in diesel into diesel fuel cheaply"
We have found this process to be free from any soot . Using HDPE even the retort is free of any residue when the experiment is complete. Only a slight ash from colorants remain.
@NavyBlueSTL You are correct that this experiment is not fuel efficient, but upon further development we could easily use the plastic vapor created to help vaporize the plastic. The amazing thing is the amount of energy we are finding in the HDPE plastic. DREW
Hello, I have few suggestions:
1.Insulate the tank in which you cook the plastic. You will have higher temperature with a lower energy consumption.You can use mineral wool.
2. Use long stick to ignite the fumes and don't wear synthetic fiber clothes. If you are too close of flames, you can ignite yourself.
3.Don't store flamamble liquids nearby your cooker, unless you want to have a fire. Keep a box with sand at hand to stop an accidental fire.
Succes with your experiments.
NicholsZiegler 1 day ago
do you guys have any schematics for a processor?
jackson1426 1 week ago
As NavyBlueSTL pointed out, the energy in oil output has to be bigger then input. What is the BTU of that propane burner? and what is the BTU output of the oil produced, and how much oil is produced for the amount of energy going in? Diesel fuel has a BTU content of 139200 from 1 gallon, if we assume it has similar energy content as diesel then we just need to know how much oil is put out in a time frame, and how many btu's that propane burner is and that will tell us everything. good work
FJSchrank 3 weeks ago
@FJSchrank Hey Guy! We understand clearly that this process is not fuel efficient at this time. It is a wonderful way to eliminate plastic waste and get some fuel at the same time. Right now I am looking for information on building a larger scale setup. Helpers welcome. DRew
Drewmann1962 2 weeks ago
hey i bet thees guys smoke crack and know how to kook meth!
bryncomeaux 1 month ago
what if you ran your smoke into a radiator - so you would cool the smoke and get more liquid ?? just an idea good or bad ????
pshed99 1 month ago
this is really kool same principles as getting oil from pine or birch wood
superbungabunga 2 months ago
Have done any more experiments since your last video? Also, are you physically on the East Coast? I'd like to talk to you about a project (gorabi a-t gmail-d-o-t-com).
alex1212a 2 months ago
how many bottles to the gallon of fuel. that bpg
idarusskie 3 months ago
it's a great thread on energetic forum detailing all this from several different people.do a google search for "how to turn plastic in diesel into diesel fuel cheaply"
osp80 5 months ago
Much more like heavy gas.
Begbucks 6 months ago
We have found this process to be free from any soot . Using HDPE even the retort is free of any residue when the experiment is complete. Only a slight ash from colorants remain.
Drewmann1962 6 months ago
Do the condensed fumes need filtering for soot removal or do they just condense as a clear yellow fluid ?
acharad 6 months ago
How much energy are you putting in versus the amount of energy out. Would it be better to run the engine off of the propane you are using?
NavyBlueSTL 6 months ago
@NavyBlueSTL You are correct that this experiment is not fuel efficient, but upon further development we could easily use the plastic vapor created to help vaporize the plastic. The amazing thing is the amount of energy we are finding in the HDPE plastic. DREW
Drewmann1962 6 months ago
Wonderful experiment, real backyard science! Did the distillate darken or thicken after a few days?
imakebiodiesel 7 months ago
Awesome Drew!
danaman211 8 months ago