1. DIY FUEL DISTRIBUTION
PROJECT
FOR FUN AND PROFIT
DATE CLIENT
OSCON 2011 LUKE CLOSS - @LUKEC

2. Cloud computing?

3. About me
Director of the Vancouver Biodiesel Co-op
vancouverbiodiesel.org
Drive a Mitsubishi Delica Diesel Van (from Japan)
Want to give $GASCORP as little $ as possible

4. Build your own citizen
run fuel distribution
network in 4 easy steps!

5. What is Biodiesel?
Chemically similar to “dino-diesel”
Runs in diesel engines.
Diesels were invented so farmers could make
their own fuel to avoid relying on a centralized
system.
Typically no modifications necessary for a diesel
vehicle, just regular maintenance.

6. Homebrew
Easy to make, hard to get good quality
Biodiesel = (Veggie Oils - Water) * (Methanol +
Lye)

7. Fuel source
Lots of ways to produce biodiesel.
Prefer:
Recycled oil
Local
ASTM Certified

8. Step 1: Hack it
SHIP SOMETHING
50 gallon drum
Manual pump
Honour system billing via pen & paper
Homebrew WVO into Biodiesel

9. Problems with v1.0
Capacity issues
Quality issues
Time
Easy to lose $$

10. Biodiesel Pump v2.0
4000 Litre tank (Capacity fixed)
Cardlock (Authorization)
Real fuel pump (Usability)
Quality fuel suppliers

11. Problems with v2.0
Not scalable
User Interface
Regulations
Labour Intensive

12. STAND BACK:
I Know Perl!

13. v2.1 - Automate!
Cardlock automation
Billing automation
Email Receipts
Freeze unpaid accounts

14. v2.1 Still has problems
Too local
Fragmented experience
Regulations

15. v3.0 - Scale It Up
Tanks on Trailers
Open Source Hardware
GPS + Cell Modem + Arduino + Cardlock +
Pump + 4000 L tank + trailer = awesome

16. v4.0 - Federated Pumps
Network with other groups
Clean, Green Biodiesel everywhere!