Bio Diesel fuel is a diesel equivalent, processed fuel derived from biological sources, such as vegetable oils, which can be used in unmodified diesel engine vehicles. It can also be used as a heating fuel in domestic and commercial boilers. There are a number of naturally occurring and renewable resources it can be refined from including algae, vegetable oils, animal fats or recycled restaurant greases. It can also be processed where ever the raw materials to make it exist.
Bio diesel fuel is nearly completely free of sulfur and aromatics and is a naturally oxygenated fuel because it is composed of almost 10 percent oxygen. Because of this biodiesel provides a significant reduction in particulate and carbon monoxide emissions then petroleum based diesel fuel.
It is also safe to handle and transport because it is has the biodegradability of table sugar, is 10 tens less toxic then plain salt, and has a high flashpoint, the temperature at which it catches fire, of 300 degrees Fahrenheit as compared to regular diesel fuel which flashes ate 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Bio diesel can also be blended with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel blend as well as its ability to be used in almost any diesel engine without any modifications.
Many gas stations are beginning to make biodiesel available to consumers and a growing number of transport fleets are using it as an additive to their fuel. It is important that fuel grade bio diesel be refined to tight industry specifications in order to ensure proper performance. One of the benefits of this fuel is it lower engine wear. In fact some vehicle manufacturers are beginning to make engines specifically for bio diesel for this reason.
Because it is a better solvent then regular diesel it tends to clean the engine when first used and removes deposits from the fuel lines which can clog fuel injectors. After switching to biodiesel most car manufacturers recommend changing the fuel filter to help prevent this. Use of this fuel leads to lower engine emissions while improving engine lubrication. Many government fleets on the federal and state level as well as utility fleets are now required to purchase 75 to 90 percent alternative fuel vehicles these days. Since biodiesel is the lowest cost alternative fuel option many of these fleets are converting to its use.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
The Best Hot Water Portable Generator Revealed
Camping is great, unless you have no portable hot water generator and you're at a primitive campsite with no shower facilities. One of the most serviceable and easily portable hot water generators to resolve this problem and keep you, your family and all your dishes and camping equipment squeaky clean is Hot Wash's 4-Gallon Model# HW2104.
This unit is terrific at generating hot water for camping showers, dish washing, or cleaning your motorcycle, boat or car outside your home.
You can plug this hot water portable generator into any standard 110-volt electric outlet, into a portable generator, or the inverter of a motor vehicle.
This handy generator has thermostatic controls with insulation that assure a high degree of efficiency and lots of great hot water. This lightweight portable (only 23 pounds) is easy as pie for one person to setup by her or himself. It can be used every day and still offers a limited six-year warranty on the tank and one-year warranty on the complete unit.
The capacity for this strong little tyke is four gallons of water. It can be mounted on your wall or your floor and it recovers 12 1/5 gallons of water each hour, at 130 degrees Fahrenheit. A relief valve is installed in this portable hot water generator, as well as NPT water connections of 1/2 inch. It has a 1500-watt capacity for heating water at a temperature range between 65 and 145 degrees.
This unit is terrific at generating hot water for camping showers, dish washing, or cleaning your motorcycle, boat or car outside your home.
You can plug this hot water portable generator into any standard 110-volt electric outlet, into a portable generator, or the inverter of a motor vehicle.
This handy generator has thermostatic controls with insulation that assure a high degree of efficiency and lots of great hot water. This lightweight portable (only 23 pounds) is easy as pie for one person to setup by her or himself. It can be used every day and still offers a limited six-year warranty on the tank and one-year warranty on the complete unit.
The capacity for this strong little tyke is four gallons of water. It can be mounted on your wall or your floor and it recovers 12 1/5 gallons of water each hour, at 130 degrees Fahrenheit. A relief valve is installed in this portable hot water generator, as well as NPT water connections of 1/2 inch. It has a 1500-watt capacity for heating water at a temperature range between 65 and 145 degrees.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Diesel Pusher or Gas Powered Motor Coach
Do you know the difference between a diesel pusher and a gas powered motor coach? If you are in the market for this top of the line Class A recreational vehicle it will be important for you not only to know what the differences between a diesel pusher and a gas powered motor coach are, but also which one would be best for you and your budget and lifestyle. Many future RV owners may think that cost is the most important factor, but you should also consider power and features as well. The diesel pusher has many qualities which may make it a more appealing and practical choice for your RV.
Don’t be put off by the price tag you see on some diesel pusher models. The top of the line models are generally more expensive than gas powered, but they are also the most luxuriously equipped. Manufacturers do this to appeal to their high-end clients. However, it is also possible to get a smaller or more basic diesel pusher for a price that is comparable to a gas-powered Class A. But remember, the most basic Class A RV is still the most spacious and luxurious recreational vehicle on the market.
A diesel pusher is more fuel efficient and powerful than a gas powered RV. The fuel tank is generally larger as well. This is important if you are planning on towing a car or boat behind your RV. You can also travel farther and up steeper mountains with less engine strain if you have a diesel engine.
Whether you choose a gas or diesel powered motor coach, you will find that they are roomy and have lots of storage space. This makes them appealing for families and people who plan to spend a lot of time on the road. They are fairly simple to drive and maneuver if you have a little practice.
Don’t be put off by the price tag you see on some diesel pusher models. The top of the line models are generally more expensive than gas powered, but they are also the most luxuriously equipped. Manufacturers do this to appeal to their high-end clients. However, it is also possible to get a smaller or more basic diesel pusher for a price that is comparable to a gas-powered Class A. But remember, the most basic Class A RV is still the most spacious and luxurious recreational vehicle on the market.
A diesel pusher is more fuel efficient and powerful than a gas powered RV. The fuel tank is generally larger as well. This is important if you are planning on towing a car or boat behind your RV. You can also travel farther and up steeper mountains with less engine strain if you have a diesel engine.
Whether you choose a gas or diesel powered motor coach, you will find that they are roomy and have lots of storage space. This makes them appealing for families and people who plan to spend a lot of time on the road. They are fairly simple to drive and maneuver if you have a little practice.
Low Jitter Pulse Generator & Digital Delay Generator
The newly released Model 565 Digital Delay Pulse Generator and 505 Pulse Generator provide 2, 4 or 8 delay and width outputs capable of synchronizing to either external or internal triggers. The Model 565 Digital Delay Pulse Generator features delay and width resolution of 500 ps. The Model 505 Pulse Generator offers delay and width resolution of 100 ns.
Channels for the Model 565 Digital Delay Pulse Generator and 505 Pulse Generator can be selectively gated, enabled or disabled with each channel delivering selectable output polarities and an independently adjustable level. These models also allow the selection of a reference to which each channel is synchronized. For example, any channel can be synchronized to an external trigger (To), internal trigger (also To) or the leading edge of any other channel (T1 thru Tn). The channels operate in modes independent of the other channels. Mode availability includes gated, enabled, burst, single shot, normal, duty cycle (divide by N).
The Model 565 digital delay generator or Model 505 pulse generator also operate in triggering modes common to all channels. A continuous mode provides pulse periods with 500 ps and 100 ns resolution, for the 565 Digital Delay Generator and 505 Pulse Generator respectively. This allows orders-of-magnitude finer control of the triggering interval than with a frequency controller. A single-shot mode produces a single pulse with each pushbutton or each external trigger. A burst mode produces a burst of pulses selectable from 1 to a million. The duty cycle mode provides M pulses on and N pulses off (divide by N, if you want). Both Models provide the ability to store several complete setups into memory for future recall. The Model 565 digital delay generator supports RS232, GPIB, Ethernet and USB programming. The 505 pulse generator supports RS232 and GPIB. The 565 has 3 output selections; the 505 offers one. Standard with the Model 565 Digital Delay Generator are a fast logic output, an adjustable level up to 12 V, and an optional 35 V. The Model 505 Pulse Generator offers an adjustable level up to 20 V.
* New 500 ps resolution model
* Up to 8 fully defined-pulse channels
* Independent channel timing and pulse properties
* Gate, burst, divide by N, delayed enable
* USB, Ethernet, IEEE 488 and RS232 programming
* 2, 4 or 8 independent, digitally controlled outputs
* Incomparable value and flexibility with on-screen menus
* Model 565 Digital Delay Pulse Generator Datasheet
* Model 565 Digital Delay Pulse Generator Comparison Chart (PDF)
* Downloads
* Request a Demo
* Quick recall of up to 6 system configurations
* RS232 computer interface & GPIB
* On-screen menus and help
* Continuous, burst, single shot with external trigger or gate
* 100 ns resolution
* Burst mode and divide-by-N functions for all channels
* Selectable delay and pulse width
Channels for the Model 565 Digital Delay Pulse Generator and 505 Pulse Generator can be selectively gated, enabled or disabled with each channel delivering selectable output polarities and an independently adjustable level. These models also allow the selection of a reference to which each channel is synchronized. For example, any channel can be synchronized to an external trigger (To), internal trigger (also To) or the leading edge of any other channel (T1 thru Tn). The channels operate in modes independent of the other channels. Mode availability includes gated, enabled, burst, single shot, normal, duty cycle (divide by N).
The Model 565 digital delay generator or Model 505 pulse generator also operate in triggering modes common to all channels. A continuous mode provides pulse periods with 500 ps and 100 ns resolution, for the 565 Digital Delay Generator and 505 Pulse Generator respectively. This allows orders-of-magnitude finer control of the triggering interval than with a frequency controller. A single-shot mode produces a single pulse with each pushbutton or each external trigger. A burst mode produces a burst of pulses selectable from 1 to a million. The duty cycle mode provides M pulses on and N pulses off (divide by N, if you want). Both Models provide the ability to store several complete setups into memory for future recall. The Model 565 digital delay generator supports RS232, GPIB, Ethernet and USB programming. The 505 pulse generator supports RS232 and GPIB. The 565 has 3 output selections; the 505 offers one. Standard with the Model 565 Digital Delay Generator are a fast logic output, an adjustable level up to 12 V, and an optional 35 V. The Model 505 Pulse Generator offers an adjustable level up to 20 V.
* New 500 ps resolution model
* Up to 8 fully defined-pulse channels
* Independent channel timing and pulse properties
* Gate, burst, divide by N, delayed enable
* USB, Ethernet, IEEE 488 and RS232 programming
* 2, 4 or 8 independent, digitally controlled outputs
* Incomparable value and flexibility with on-screen menus
* Model 565 Digital Delay Pulse Generator Datasheet
* Model 565 Digital Delay Pulse Generator Comparison Chart (PDF)
* Downloads
* Request a Demo
* Quick recall of up to 6 system configurations
* RS232 computer interface & GPIB
* On-screen menus and help
* Continuous, burst, single shot with external trigger or gate
* 100 ns resolution
* Burst mode and divide-by-N functions for all channels
* Selectable delay and pulse width
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