Difference between revisions of "Processor - with pre-heat / drying tank"
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The Twyn Tub or 'TT' range of processors from [http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/biodiesel.html Goat Industries]are an industrial type of design that produces biodiesel to the European standard, EN14214. The process starts off in the left hand tank, that has heating elements inserted and the main reaction takes place in the right hand tank, which is compltely free of any electrical items. The plant was designed to be as safe as reasonly possible without using extortionately expensive components and isolating the reaction stage of the process was found to be the most cost effective way of doing this. | The Twyn Tub or 'TT' range of processors from [http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/biodiesel.html Goat Industries]are an industrial type of design that produces biodiesel to the European standard, EN14214. The process starts off in the left hand tank, that has heating elements inserted and the main reaction takes place in the right hand tank, which is compltely free of any electrical items. The plant was designed to be as safe as reasonly possible without using extortionately expensive components and isolating the reaction stage of the process was found to be the most cost effective way of doing this. | ||
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| + | This machine features a heavy duty construction that is suitable for industrial use. The main shaft is of such a diameter that it does not vibrate or wobble during operation and the bearings are mounted on heavy steel plate and supported by a hefty gusset (not shown). When in use, the blades, being well supported, will not run the risk of scraping against the side of the container and producing sparks. Also, there is an oil bath to prevent sparks from a semi-siezed up bearing from entering the internals of the vessel. | ||
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| + | The photograph shows the valves and tappings needed for efficient use of the machine. The top right valve is positioned to allow a large funnel to be attached, into which the caustic granules are poured. At the very bottom is the main outlet and above that is a sample point for testing the strength of the mix. The main tank is fabricated out of mild steel as this is not 'attacked' by the caustic mix. The mix will attack most plastics and plastic tanks will become hard and brittle and will, in time, fail. | ||
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Revision as of 18:33, 30 November 2010
The Twyn Tub or 'TT' range of processors from Goat Industriesare an industrial type of design that produces biodiesel to the European standard, EN14214. The process starts off in the left hand tank, that has heating elements inserted and the main reaction takes place in the right hand tank, which is compltely free of any electrical items. The plant was designed to be as safe as reasonly possible without using extortionately expensive components and isolating the reaction stage of the process was found to be the most cost effective way of doing this.
- TT700A
