Biodiesel Basics and Beyond aims to separate fact from fiction and to educate potential home, farm, and cooperative manufacturers on the economic production of quality biodiesel from both waste and virgin oil feedstock. The book includes:
This is North America’s definitive guide to responsibly producing biodiesel from waste vegetable oil while minimizing your environmental footprint in the process.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Bio-Inspired Structures bridges the transformative intersection of biological principles and engineering innovation, offering a comprehensive framework for translating nature's evolutionary wisdom into next-generation infrastructure solutions. Drawing from biological systems ranging from termite mounds to dolphin hydrodynamics, this scholarly work establishes a robust theoretical foundation for bioinspiration, biomimicry, and bionics while delivering practical applications across structural engineering and marine systems.The authors expertly navigate four fundamental principles--efficiency, resilience, adaptability, and self-repair--demonstrating their implementation in advanced materials, dynamic structures, and sustainable energy systems, including adaptive building envelopes and bioinspired coastal protection mechanisms.This essential reference equips graduate students, researchers, and industry professionals with both conceptual understanding and actionable design strategies, ultimately advancing the paradigm shift from resource-intensive engineering toward nature-integrated, regenerative systems that promise more sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions for our increasingly complex world. Seller Inventory # CIN0973323337G
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP102611970
Seller: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZBV.0973323337.VG
Seller: Goodwill of Colorado, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: good. All pages and cover are intact. Dust jacket included if applicable, though it may be missing on hardcover editions. Spine and cover may show minor signs of wear including scuff marks, curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages may contain limited notes or highlighting. "From the library of" labels may be present. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set packaging may be missing. Bundled media e.g., CDs, DVDs, access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # COLV.0973323337.G
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Bio-Inspired Structures bridges the transformative intersection of biological principles and engineering innovation, offering a comprehensive framework for translating nature's evolutionary wisdom into next-generation infrastructure solutions. Drawing from biological systems ranging from termite mounds to dolphin hydrodynamics, this scholarly work establishes a robust theoretical foundation for bioinspiration, biomimicry, and bionics while delivering practical applications across structural engineering and marine systems.The authors expertly navigate four fundamental principles--efficiency, resilience, adaptability, and self-repair--demonstrating their implementation in advanced materials, dynamic structures, and sustainable energy systems, including adaptive building envelopes and bioinspired coastal protection mechanisms.This essential reference equips graduate students, researchers, and industry professionals with both conceptual understanding and actionable design strategies, ultimately advancing the paradigm shift from resource-intensive engineering toward nature-integrated, regenerative systems that promise more sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions for our increasingly complex world. Seller Inventory # CIN0973323337G
Seller: Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 588 Pages Indexed. A tight book with no marks or stamps. Interior text pages are near flawless and illustrated throughout. This book aims to separate fact from fiction and to educate potential home, farm, and cooperative manufacturers on the economic production of quality biodiesel from both waste and virgin oil feedstock. The book includes detailed processes and equipment required to produce biodiesel fuel that meets North American standards and how farmers can use excess oilseed as a feedstock for biodiesel production and how the use of the co-byproduct glycerin in the making of soap. There are numerous reference materials and a list of supplier data. This is North America's definitive guide to responsibly producing biodiesel from waste vegetable oil while minimizing your environmental footprint in the process. Contents in 10 Chapters: Introduction, North American Energy Consumption, Technical Background of Diesel/Biodiesel Fuels, Oil Feedstocks, Commercial Biodiesel Production, High Blend Levels of Biodiesel, Debunking the Home Brew Myth, The Small-Scale Solution, Home Heating with Biodiesel, and Glycerin. Seller Inventory # 19415
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_486224515
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_488135306
Seller: HPB-Movies, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_473181214
Seller: Easton's Books, Inc., Mount Vernon, WA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: NF. Paperback in Near Fine condition. 6 X 1.5 X 9 inches. 300 pages. Quick shipping, excellent customer service. All books carefully packaged in boxes and ship with tracking information. Seller Inventory # 61772