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"Great course! I drove down from Calgary, 750 miles one way, and would do it again!"
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS - note that classes are either 3 hr intro classes, all-day hands-on workshops, or processor build classes!
September 8, 2007 (Saturday). 10 AM - 4 PM. Shoreline Community College. BREW YOUR OWN BIODIESEL! Class Fee: $60. Register online or call: 206-533-6700.
September 29, 2007 (Saturday), 9:30 AM -2:30 PM. Phinney Neighborhood Center. BIODIESEL 101. Class fee: $60 PNA members/ $65 non-members. . Register by calling 206-783-2244.
October 4, 2007 (Thursday), 5:30 PM -8:30 PM. Community Center at Mercer View (Mercer Island, WA). BIODIESEL BASICS. Register by calling 206-236-3545.
October 13, 2007 (Saturday), 9:30 AM -12 PM. South Seattle Community College. BIODIESEL BASICS. Class fee: $35. Register online or call 206-764-5339.
October 20, 2007 (Saturday), 10:00 AM -4:00 PM. Everett Community College. MAKE YOUR OWN BIODIESEL! Class fee: $59. Register by calling (425) 267-0150.
November 3, 2007 (Saturday), 10:00 AM -3:30 PM. South Seattle Community College. MAKE YOUR OWN BIODIESEL. Class fee: $59. Register online or call: 206-764-5339.
November 15, 2007 (Thursday), 6:30 PM -9:30 PM. Shoreline Community College. THE BASICS OF BIODIESEL. Class fee: $39. Register online or call: (206) 533-6700.
December 2, 2007 (Sunday) 10:00 AM -3:30 PM. UW Experimental College.. THE MAGIC OF BIODIESEL. Register online (after Sept 1) or call: (206) 685-3276.
December 8, 2007 (Saturday), 10:00 AM -3:30 PM. South Seattle Community College. BIODIESEL PRODUCTION: HOME OR SMALL-SCALE COMMERCIAL. Community Center at Mercer View. (Mercer Island, WA). Register by calling 206-236-3545.
"Bio's" Bio:
Lyle Rudensey M. Ed., aka "BioLyle," is an environmental health educator and former research scientist who makes all his own fuel using discarded restaurant oil. He is passionate about biodiesel and the need for renewable energy, and has done presentations on this topic for over 1200 K-12 students and several community organizations. He is co-founder of The Breathable Bus Coalition, and is an active member of the NW Biodiesel Network, Centrobiodiesel, and The Cascade People's Center biodiesel project.
Contact: classes@biolyle.com or biolyle@gmail.com
- Businesses
- K-12 classrooms
- School assemblies
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Private consulting
BioLyle’s presentations combine relevant facts with pictures, video, and demonstrations including how-to-make biodiesel from used cooking oil.
Adult workshops include:
- 2-3 hour introductory classes.
- 5-6 hour hands-on homebrewing classes.
- 5-6 hour processor build workshops.
Contact me to schedule a presentation or workshop for your
organization. Fees:
- Classroom presentations: $75 per 50 - 60 min class (2 class minimum), plus travel expenses outside Seattle.
- Classroom laboratory experience making biodiesel (requires 75 - 90 min): $100 per class (2 class minimum)
- School Assemblies: $250 for one; $150 for additional assemblies on same day
- Businesses: $250 for 60 minute presentation (plus travel expenses outside Seattle)
- Private consulting to help you set up homebrewing setup: $75 per hour plus travel expenses outside of Seattle.
Seminars, workshops:
Call 206.354.6802 or email: classes@biolyle.com or biolyle@gmail.com
Introduction continued:
I also continue to work to improve my homebrewing process and have listed all my suppliers here , my favorites being Utah Biodiesel Supply and B100 Supply. I use the "Appleseed" design, using a water heater as processor- these can be bulit safely and inexpensively- get started by seeing the excellent info at the collaborative biodiesel tutorial website. Plans and kits for building the Appleseed can be purchased from Utah Biodiesel Supply or B100 Supply.
If you're short on time and have a bit more money available, I'd take a look at the new automated pocessor called called the BioPro. made by AGR Energy. It comes in two sizes (50 gal and 100 gal), and I'm now a happy user- they make great fuel in just 48 hrs from start to finish.
I also recommend the Kuma biodiesel stove - pictured at left- it's over 80% efficient and can heat a 1200 sq ft house using about a gallon a day! (see pics page). We love ours and have saved a bundle in heating bills not to mention getting that much more off-grid!
Go to the 2007 Biodiesel Coops Conference in Golden, CO!! Great info and a fun way to meet like-minded folks. Presentations include topics such as methanol recovery, disposal of wastestreams, gas chromatogram analysis, quality control, and more.
Ready to trade in your gas car for a diesel? Click here for complete list of past diesel models, compliments of the gobiodiesel coop. My '02 Jetta TDI just aced inspection with an opacity reading of 1% (where under 20% is a pass!).
For Seattle area biodiesel goings-on check out the Northwest Biodiesel Network which has open and free monthly meetings the 4th Tuesday evening of every month at the Phinney Neighborhood Center- a great way to meet fellow biodieselers or get your questions answered!
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