Originally Posted by
fabmandelux
The first thing you'll need is a Gas Chromatograph, or a Ion Chromatograph ( I have both
) Neither is cheap............The cost to equip a Lab capable of doing ASTM biodiesel testing is about $250,000. Not many home-brewers can afford that.................
I do understand the cost associated with setting up a lab. and staff capable of passing AMRL & AASHTO accreditation (Not sure if Bio requires the same, I doubt it). I had set up a main lab and multiple portable labs in the past for Civil related designs. Your 100% correct, it big bucks!
I'm not looking to set up. To start, I'm more interested looking thru the apparatus portion of
ASTM D658 to see if I have access to any of the lab equipment. I also have access to a full blown water quality lab that may or may not render the equipment .
Do you have at least the apparatus portion of D658 that you would be willing to share? You may be able to save me the 35 bones & alot of time
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