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Alternative Energy
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Glycerin Systems (PDF  , Text only, Figure 1)
A method for manufacturing antifreeze comprising manufacturing biodiesel; collecting the byproduct glycerin of such biodiesel manufacture; adding
water to such glycerin to generate at least one mixture of glycerin and
water; adding at least one anticorrosive additive to such at least one
mixture of glycerin and water to generate at least one antifreeze; and
placing such at least one antifreeze into at least one automotive cooling
system. The antifreeze viscosity is adapted to be within the viscosity
range between propylene-glycol-based antifreeze and ethylene-glycol-based
antifreeze. Also disclosed are "blended" biodiesel-derived
glycerin/ethylene glycol coolant/antifreeze products and
biodiesel-derived glycerin/propylene glycol coolant/antifreeze products.
Marketing methods are also disclosed, along with material compositions.
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Solar Power
Systems for Self-Contained Fueling Stations
This invention relates to solar power systems
for self-contained fueling stations. More particularly, this
invention concerns the attachment to and above such a
fueling station of a post-mounted solar power system,
including a solar array providing shade for a shielded box
holding a battery and a power control system with a
wireless-remote-controlled safety power cutoff system. Such
post and solar power system may be folded down adjacent the
fueling station, thus enabling easier transport of the
fueling station. The safety power cutoff system includes a
series of relay switches for disabling key-switch control of
a fuel pump.
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Above-Ground
Fuel Tank System
In an above ground fuel storage system, a
containment vessel is selected to resist impact shock, as
well as deformation from fire's heat and internal hydraulic
pressures in the presence of such heat. The fuel delivery
input port, the fuel tank, all fuel lines and dispensing
equipment are mounted fully enclosed within the confines of
the containment vessel. The containment vessel may be
transportable or be permanently emplaced on use site. Solar
energy is utilized to allow operation in undeveloped areas.
A remote control device permits system shut down to be
initiated from a distance.
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