This long-awaited program is a 2-DVD set with 3 sections:
In the Classroom (104 min): A condensation of the important parts of one of my homebrew workshops, covering background, chemistry, titration, Appleseed processor, important factors to making great biodiesel every time, how to deal with various problems. Such detailed understanding of this substance might have previously only been available to specialists in the Biodiesel field, or to those taking a course at one of the many available online universities. However, now anyone can learn about Biodiesel from the comfort of their own home, with informative practical demonstrations which will aid your understanding of the processes involved. Chapters in this section:
Biodiesel Background
Chemical Reaction: Transesterification
Oil Titration: How Good is Your Oil?
Practicing Titrations
Processing Overview & Safety
The Appleseed Processor
Tips On Collecting Oil
Making Biodiesel in an Appleseed Processor
Making Small Batches
Quality Testing
Catalyst Options
Dry Wash & Storage
Recovering Methanol from Glycerin
Byproduct & Waste Disposal
In the Garage (66 min): Follow me through making an entire 50 gallon batch using an Appleseed processor in my garage. Includes methods for washing, drying, and methanol recovery.
At the Coop (54 min): An in-depth look at the operation of my coop, including following the processing of a batch using a BioPro190 automated processor.
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See what they're saying about the DVDs:
"I loved them!! I have watched them 3 times already, and I’m sure I will watch them many more.. I have been making bio for a while now and I ordered the DVD’s to see how I could improve my process…Once again I love the DVD’s!!!" Terry in W VA
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I enjoyed your DVD’s. I found them very informative. I had been using a processor that I bought off of Craigslist with a barrel heater but I haven’t had much luck making batches that were any good. After watching your DVD I have decided to build an Appleseed processor to see if I can get better results." Gregg in MA
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The DVDs
gave me a complete and thorough overview of the BioPro system. It was like watching the DVD that should come from a manufacturer, but very rarely does. It is obvious from the BioLyle biodiesel DVD that BioLyle has both a good understanding of the technology and can pass that understanding along to others. A rare combination, indeed." Robert in NJ
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I thought the dvd was great, it really increased my confidence level. I was having trouble with batches, solved the problems with experimentation, and having the extra info the dvd supplied gave me a great boost in confidence....I am going full steam ahead now!" Scott in MI
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I have viewed your videos and have shared portions with my classes. The information that you present is very helpful. I like the classroom video as it is a seminar and reinforces some of the things that I have learned and have been discussing with my class. Eg: The natural cycle of plant growth and CO2 intake to CO2 emissions of biofuels." Paul, teacher in CT
A Note From Graydon Blair, President, Utah Biodiesel Supply
"In all my years in Biodiesel, I have always wanted to find a tutorial DVD that could help people to understand Biodiesel in a way that's easy to learn. Most of the Biodiesel tutorial DVD's I've seen (and believe me, I've seen A LOT of them) on how to make Biodiesel have either been full of inaccurate content, have looked extremely cheesy, or have just completely missed the mark....until now. Lyle's Tutorial DVD Set finally hit the mark I've been looking for. The content is accurate, it's presented in an easy to understand manner, the examples are right, and the equipment he uses can be obtained by anyone interested in learning about Biodiesel.
As a teacher of Biodiesel myself, I was extremely impressed with how simple Lyle was able to make the Biodiesel production process. Instead of making the chemistry complex (which it can be) or the titration hard to understand, he put it into words and used illustrations that made it easy to comprehend, even for someone with absolutely no chemistry background. It is with great enthusiasm that I whole-heartedly endorse these DVD's as an excellent tool for learning how to make Biodiesel and also as a reference tool throughout your journey making this great renewable fuel."
Older videos!
View BioLyle's first short film about making biodiesel made by BioLyle and his son Matiah. This video is mostly for fun, and much of it is really outdated and actually shows what NOT to do, especially safety-wise.
