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Biodiesel => Chemistry and process => Topic started by: tuftey on October 28, 2011, 06:05:00 PM

Title: the smell of bio
Post by: tuftey on October 28, 2011, 06:05:00 PM

i have made enough bio now and all i can say about the smell is its sweet but the last few i have made are smelling burned if that makes sense i did find some burned bits on the element and black flakes in the bottom of the drain off

has anyone else had this

i only filter my oil with a sieve so i know there will be food particals in there but not stuck to the element and make the bio smell

Title: Re: the smell of bio
Post by: Tony on October 29, 2011, 10:25:17 PM

Most of mine smells lovely but every now and again I overcook a batch and it smells like someone has disposed of a body in it - yuk.  :-\

Title: Re: the smell of bio
Post by: Julian on November 07, 2011, 06:20:30 PM

Ooerr, never had that.  What do you mean by over cook?

Title: Re: the smell of bio
Post by: Tony on November 08, 2011, 01:50:49 PM

Just seems to be too long on the venturi dewatering at too high a temp