Cost of Biomass Compared Fossil Fuel Cost

September 16, 2011 By

Cost of Biomass Compared Fossil Fuel Cost

The skyrocketing price of fuels is posing a threat to the entire economy as well as the average consumer. In such situations, the use of Biomass energy can be a possible solution. Biomass is a biological or a natural material that can be used to produce energy. the sources of Biomass comprise a wide variety of materials such as dead trees, unused crops, forest and mill residues, animal wastes, aquatic plants and municipal and agricultural wastes.

When these materials are burned as fuel to produce energy, we get biomass energy. Other biomass materials such as ethanol, which is produced from corn and other leftover crops and biodiesel, which is produced from vegetable oils and animal fats can be used to create biomass energy that can even power transportation vehicles.

Today, biomass fuels are readily available. but biomass energy only accounts for about three per cent of energy used yearly in the United States. the main reason is the production cost of various bio energy fuels. the production cost does not match the production price of fossil fuels such as coal. this means the commercial production of Biomass is quite far-fetched at present. Hence there is an urgent need to cut down the production cost to make bio energy affordable. There should be an economic analysis of the commercialization of Biomass and concentration should be more on a wider commercial market. this will help to lower the production cost of biomass. according to Haq Z. in his book Biomass for Electricity Generation (2004) by 2020, the United States is estimated to have a maximum of 7.1 quadrillion Btu of biomass available at prices of $5 per million Btu or lower.

The society needs to be more open to the use of biomass as an energy resource. the trash that goes into our landfills can be readily used to produce Biomass. There will be no dependency on fossil fuels. this, in turn, will help the world economy as well as the environment.

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Flex Fuel Vehicle And Ethanol

July 9, 2011 By

Article by Simon Oldmann

Flexible fuel vehicles are just like an average car in the sense that they use a single gas tank. But it can run on a mixture of gasoline and alcohol based fuel. Any car made after 1988 can run on a mixture of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline. A flexible fuel vehicle can run on a mixture of up to 85% ethanol. Modifications are needed for this ratio as alcohol based fuels are corrosive.

Fuel tanks and engines must be modified in flexible fuel vehicles. In the US, there is a special indicator used that analyzes the ratio of the mix and adjusts itself accordingly to make sure that the fuel is burned clean. This is done by adjusting the timing and the fuel injection and happens automatically. Many flexible fuel vehicles are also required to use a special engine oil.

Why use ethanol?

Ethanol offers motorists an environmentally friendly alternative to using fossil based gasoline fuels, since ethanol is much more environmentally friendly and a renewable resource it seems to be an ideal alternative fuel for an environmentally friendly motorist. Studies show that using a mix of 10% ethanol reduces carbon monoxide levels by up to 17%, CO2 emissions by 4.2% and hydrogen emissions by up to 5%. By using a mixture of 85% ethanol greenhouse gas effects are reduced by up to 37%

What countries are using ethanol fuel?

There are three countries currently using ethanol in their vehicles – US, Brazil and Sweden.

* Brazil has been using ethanol mixtures in their fuel since the 1970′s and it is required by law that all fuel mixes be at a ratio of 29-25% ethanol.

* Sweden is the only country that has flexible fuel vehicles in Europe, although there are plans to introduce fuel mixes of up to 85% in other European countries.

* US has many cars designed to run on 85% ethanol fuel mixes. These flexible fuel cars make up 4 million of the cars in the US, although less than 1% of these vehicles are currently running on a mixture of 85% ethanol.

The future of ethanol based fuels

At the moment the future of ethanol fuel mixtures seems a little bleak. Until the fuel companies can make the mixtures of gasoline and ethanol fuel mixes more efficient and provide a superior mileage, people will still continue using gasoline and small mixes of ethanol such as a 10% ratio. Once this obstacle has been corrected, ethanol will be more widely used in flexible fuel vehicles.

There is potential for future growth in the ethanol industry. Last year an energy bill was created that is calling for refiners to begin using more renewable fuels. The national ethanol industry currently produces more than 4 billion gallons of ethanol fuel per year with more plants being built all the time. The ethanol industry is definitely set to sky-rocket in coming years.

About the Author

Simon Oldmann is an avid writer and a green activist, he has been writing about Ethanol use since the growing popularity of Ethanol these last years, Simon writes for ZupaTips.com.

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Ethanol Expert David Blume Interviewed on KPTV Portland

July 2, 2011 By

Alcohol Can Be a Gas! Ethanol expert David Blume hits the high points of why alcohol fuel is the smart, sustainable alternative energy solution, in this mind-opening 5-minute version of a longer interview (conducted by Wayne Garcia of Portland, Oregon, Fox TV station KPTV, in October 2007. Complete interview at www.kptv.com/newslinks/14282216/detail.html). David Blume’s website is www.alcoholcanbeagas.com

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Bioalcohol and Ethanol ? A Realistic Future Fuel?

June 25, 2011 By

The search for alternative fuels to drive our cars has been caused by several realisations which have occurred at different times. Some time ago it was recognised that fossil fuels, although an excellent short term source of energy, light and heat, did not burn cleanly and that their use caused pollution of a kind that, if left unchecked, could have dangerous consequences for our planet. It is equally recognised that fossil fuels are nonrenewable. Although this may not be an immediate problem – there is certainly enough fuel there in order to power your car to work tomorrow – the rate at which we are using fossil fuels means that there will come a point when there is nothing left.

It is reaching the point where alternative fuel sources are no longer simply something that are spoken about by environmental campaigners, and discussed idly by well-meaning consumers who nonetheless still use fossil fuels. It has reached the stage where alternative fuels are something necessary and indispensable if we are not to exhaust the natural resources that exist under the surface of the earth. At some stage, the oil companies are going to run out of places to drill – and when they do, we had better be prepared. This recognition is dawning more slowly in some areas of the world than in others. One place where the importance of alternative fuelling methods is recognised is Brazil, where now the majority of newly-sold automobiles run on flexible fuels.

Brazil has, in fact, been running flexible fuel vehicles in some capacity for more than thirty years. Initially this was done by mixing 20% of ethanol with 80% of gasoline. However, as technologies have improved, the stage is being reached where numerous vehicles in Brazil run mostly or entirely on ethanol. This is not the end point, of course, as there are now moves afoot to develop flex-fueled motorcycles as well. Indeed, the first of these is already on the market – the Honda CG 150 Titan Mix.

It may surprise many to learn the identity of the country that used most ethanol fuel in the world last year. That country was the United States of America. This should come as no major surprise, perhaps, as the Quadricycle – the first ever motor car developed by Henry Ford, in advance of his Model T – ran on ethanol. Even the Model T itself was capable of running on a mix of ethanol and gasoline.

Some cities and states in the US now mandate the use of ethanol – usually gleaned from crops such as sugar cane and corn – in the fuels sold by their filling stations. At the present time it is felt that the fuel is best used in light vehicles and has problems driving anything more substantial than a 4×4. Nonetheless, it is hoped that the appliance of science can make the use of ethanol more prominent and usher in an age when we no longer need to rely on fossil fuels. That day is getting closer, but is not here yet.

We visit with Oil Baron T. Boone Pickens and discuss the future of energy in the United States and the emergence of alternative fuels.

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Ethanol Fuel Research – How Ethanol Can Help Create A Cleaner World

June 25, 2011 By

At the beginning of research into ethanol being used as an alternative to using fuel for vehicles, the scientists soon noticed the immediate impact it would have on the public and the effect on the vehicle industry in its rush to take it on. The results found by those involved in the experiments caused much excitement and amazement – indeed, it would take the vehicle industry by storm.

The development into a hybrid fuel of ethanol began known as E85. This type of fuel was found to be much cleaner burning than any fuel, including unleaded petrol, so that was the start of great things to come in alternative fuel sources.

Laboratories worldwide are taking on this research into alternative fuels to come up with a cheaper and more pollution free solution. This is vital as global warming is hotting up, and evidently the serious changes in weather conditions is reported all across the world. The environmental crisis is affecting us all in our awareness and our aim to reducing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. Using alternative fuels is what we must move towards to try to offset the damage done already.

The intense research into the development of E85 fuel (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline), commenced as a means of developing ethanol fuel at 100 percent to use in place of gas. E85 is available for use on the market and increasingly being taken up by people. Ethanol is at the height of the market of alternative fuels for vehicles and is still the most promising clean burning fuel to date.

Environmental damage has mostly been created by the use of vehicles powered by diesel or petrol, which is on the increase every year as we see more motorists on the road. As we have become more aware of the need to save the environment, our way of thinking has had to change and one way is to continously look at new products such as ethanol as a viable fuel source. Ethanol will probably be the best alternative fuel source for a long time to come as research shows – helping our world and everyone in it!

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Homade Ethanol Still Cheap Fuel

June 21, 2011 By

This is me making ethanol from my still. This still is capable of making around 100 gallons of ethanol daily. If you want one made contact me. [email protected] You can get the permit from www.beutilityfree.com The other website with good information: www.homedistiller.org

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Is Ethanol The Alternative Fuel?

June 19, 2011 By

Article by Mohan Potukuchi

Ethanol (commonly called “Alcohol”) has assumed a very important place in the world’s economy. It is a vital raw material for a number of chemicals. It has been a major source of revenue by way of excise duty for the Governments.

Industrial alcohol produced from sugarcane molasses has a significantrole to play in the world’s economy. Alcohol is a by-product of sugar industry which is linked to agriculture. Sugarcane crop is a renewable source of energy. Therefore alcohol produced from molasses deserves a preferential place as a substitute feed stock for chemicals industry to bridge the gap in any country’s energy needs for increasing requirement for potable purpose. Sugarcane can also be directly used to produce ethanol.

Alcohol Based Chemicals

Ethyl Alcohol is an important feed stock for the manufacture of chemicals. These chemicals are Acetic Acid, Acetone, Butanol, Butadiene, Acetic Anhydride, Vinyl acetate, styrene, MEG PVC etc.Synthetic rubber industry also requires large quantity Of Alcohol.The main product INDUSTRIAL ALCOHOL is used in the manufacturing ofthe following Alcohol based chemicals, the uses of which are alsogiven below.

a) Acetaldehyde : Can be used for industrial use as Chemicals derivatives Pharmaceutical applications and synthetic resins and for manufacture of Acetic Acid.

b) Acetic Acid : Used in Pharmaceuticals applications, Textiles, Dyestuffs, Ethyl Acetate, and is the basic chemical for Alcohol based chemicals via Acetaldehyde route…

c) Acetic Anhydride : Used in Bulk Drug manufacturing

d) Ethyl Acetate : Used in manufacturing of Paints, Dyestuffs and Pharmaceuticals.

e) Substitute to : Used in manufacture of HDPE, LDPE etc. and Chemicals other Petroleum based petroleum based chemicals such as Ethylene Glycol.

Potable Alcohol

Manufacture of alcoholic beverages from alcohol is also an attractive diversification. There is large demand for alcoholic beverages i.e. Brandy, Whisky, Rum, gin, Vodka and Wine. The need for alcohol for potable purpose is as high as the alcohol being used for industrial purposes.

Alcohol as fuel/Ethanol Blended petrol

The trend in the world (particularly Brazil and USA) is towards the use of alcohol as an alternative fuel. During World war II, alcohol in the form of power alcohol was used for blending with petrol in the proportion of 80% petrol and 20% power alcohol. Brazil has developed a technology which has made possible large scale substitution of petroleum derived fuel. Now Anhydrous Alcohol is exclusive fuel for automobiles. Alcohol powered vehicles have taken the first position in Brazil & accounting for 80% of overall sales of about 500,000 alcohol powered vehicles every year.

Anhydrous Alcohol (99.5% v/v) is being used as fuel, by mixing it with Petrol. The blend of Anhydrous Alcohol and petrol is called Gasohol. In Brazil 4 million Vehicles are running on Gasohol. Thecontent of alcohol in Gasohol varies from 10% to 85%. Alcohol works as Oxygenate in petrol combustion and superior to other oxygenateMTBE and ETBE. Alcohol reduces CO (Carbon Monoxide) emission and cause less pollution compared to petrol.

It can be seen that demand for alcohol will be ever increasing & there would not be any problem in marketing alcohol (either for Industrial or for potable purpose ) produced by distilleries.

It is debatable whether corn should be used for producing ethanolor for that matter any food grain.

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Question by Ryeman: What will happen if water is an alternative to fuel?

Scientist had discovered that water can be used as an alternative to fuel. 70% water + 30% fuel and its carbon chains must not break down. If this is really happening, should human race for water, start boundring their area and apply for title deed, just like land.

Best answer:

Answer by Keanue C
water prices will go up a lil bit, but fuel with remain the same we’ll just be saving it.

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Ethanol Is In As Alternative Fuel For Ford

June 17, 2011 By

Article by Jay Stevens

The Ford Motor Company is currently exerting much effort in promoting ethanol as a new source of alternative fuel. They are currently the leader in bringing back and keeping ethanol as a fuel source. This may be part of their whole values and history for going back in time, Henry Ford, the founder of this huge automobile company, had built a quadricycle that used ethanol as its source of power.

Ethanol is indeed one of the more rational sources of fuel for it is very much renewable compared to gas. In fact, studies have it that this fuel source could be taking the lead one day in the race for the top source of fuel. Primarily, this is because ethanol could be derived from virtually limitless feedstocks which could be replaced after harvest. On the other hand, petroleum or gas sources could get depleted. With this, Ford is planning on being the leader in this huge race and is planning on crafting around 2 million vehicles that could work with ethanol.

As per its effects on the environment? Brian Rippon, the policy manager of Ford Government Affairs’ Global Public Policy team, claims, “It can also reduce greenhouse gas emissions because the process of making it recaptures carbon. No other currently available vehicle technology or alternative fuel – including hybrids and natural gas – provides those benefits.” Ford vice president of Environmental and Safety Engineering Sue Cischke also adds, “Our FFVs are capable of operating on up to 85 percent ethanol (E85), or gasoline, or any mixture in between. And all of our gasoline-powered engines are designed to operate on 10 percent ethanol or E10.”

Aside from the already mentioned benefits that the environment and motorists would be receiving by using ethanol as a power source, ethanol also costs much less compared to gasoline. However, one of the main challenges for Ford today is that there is essentially a lack factories or infrastructures that would be able to produce more and more supply of this fuel. However, they seem to have already found an answer to that problem. According to Tom Brewer, the president of Ford Thailand, “Ford has every ambition to put more ethanol vehicles onto the congested roads of Bangkok and every other major city across the kingdom. Ford has the technology and the products to respond today. we’re ready if the Thai consumer and Thai government are ready to support it.”

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About the Author

Jay Stevens works as a consultant for an established auto parts store in the country. He has expertise in automotive technology and has extensive knowledge on the auto parts industry.

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Ethanol Production Demonstration

June 16, 2011 By

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How to produce ethanol for use as an alternative fuel

Question by S Jenny: Alternative Fuel Sources For Cars – ‘How To Save On Gas’ Guide?

Where can find more about current, economical systems to save on gas (rising gas prices) and save both the environment and my wallet? Guides on alternative fuel sources for cars should be useful.

Best answer:

Answer by Bob B
gasoline is the most cost effective right now!!!

alternatives;
natural gas
liquefied petroleum LP
hydrogen
electric

the disadvantages is they all require heavy containers (bottles) and the infrastructure is not in place or electric requires a large power generating plant and is not as efficient as internal combustion.

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Article by Tracy Mitchel

Just a couple of days ago, two of the newest alternative fuel stations have just been opened for public use. And it was the Governor’s E85 Coalition as well as the Denver Metro area officials who were very much enthusiastic about the whole affair. The event was held at the Hill Petroleum Sinclair Oil Station which can be found in the Arvada region in the state of Colorado.

According to the organizers and business people behind the mentioned fueling station, the Hill Petroleum Sinclair Oil Station would be selling E85. If you did not know, E85 is actually a blended mixture of some eighty five per cent of ethanol and the rest of the fifteen per cent is made up of unleaded gasoline as well as biodiesel. But the organizers did not disclose what kind of products (other engine additives, spare parts, Cadillac auto parts, accessories, or other add-ons) would be available in the mentioned filling station.

Colorado’s Governor, Bill Owens, exclaims, “Coloradans are getting more choices at the pump, and many citizens are purchasing vehicles that can use E85. These cleaner burning fuels stimulate economic development for our rural communities and help promote energy independence.”

It took the business owner some 0,000 to actually make the existing ordinary fuel station into one that also offers E85 as well as biodiesel. Troy Hill, the vice president of Hill Petroleum, further explains, “We are eligible for state and federal tax credits and the E85 Coalition also provided support. Our family business, open since 1982, is excited to offer alternative fuels at the retail pump for the first time. We are now able to meet the market demand for these fuels.”

If more and more gas station owners are willing to make such an investment in E85 and biodiesel, owners and users of flexible fuel vehicles, or FFVs, would surely have a grand time using their vehicles. There would also be no need to go poring over announcements and business addresses just to find that one gas station that offers such inexpensive fuels.

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Tracy is a 29 year old researcher and writer from Dallas, Texas with extensive experience in writing auto-related articles and covering automotive related events. She is currently a contributing writer for a leading automotive e-zine.

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Ethanol Powered Fuel Cells : DigInfo

June 14, 2011 By

DigInfo – movie.diginfo.tv Kyushu Institute of Technology research group proposes using ethanol as a direct fuel in next-generation fuel cells. Ethanol powered fuel cells up to now have had a number of drawbacks including low catalytic performance, poor fuel cell efficiency, and a decrease in open voltage due to ethanol crossover when the ethanol concentration was increased to boost efficiency. The Kyushu University research group is proposing the use of a direct ethanol fuel cell to address these problems. First, it is possible to boost the fuel cell performance while operating at room temperature by using oxidized nanoparticles as the anode catalyst. Next a composite catalyst is used for the cathode catalyst. This arrangement curbs the decrease in the open voltage caused by ethanol crossover, and makes it possible to use a highly concentrated ethanol solution. Researchers are looking to develop a commercially feasible low-load fuel cell that uses ethanol, a renewable fuel, as a direct fuel.

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Question by ransomedbyfire: Can a 2000 Buick Century run on any kind of alternative fuel?

I’ve been researching some on alternative fuels lately, namely E85 and CNG. And so far, it doesn’t look like our 2000 Buick Century will run on any of them. Is this true? And where can I find concrete documentation if it will run on one? Also, any idea of how much conversion for certain alternative fuels might cost for a 2000 Buick Century?

Best answer:

Answer by Tinman12
Your best bet is to look at the owner’s manual. If that doesn’t help try one of the car repair manuals at a local library.
You might be already using ethanol additive in the gasoline you buy.
But really consider the benefits of using any of these bio fuels. Your car engine might not be able to handle the change. These engines are made to run on gasoline, not ethanol only.

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Article by Kath Mathews

The hybrid car, so much has been said about it. Not until now has there been a complete shift and focus on the hybrid’s emergence. With gas prices at an all time high, the economic pressure to save dollars is now forcing Americans to look at alternative money saving measures.

More and more people are opting for carpooling and the use of the public transportation system rather than driving their personal vehicles to and from work. Families are consolidating trips for everyday household errands and are even delaying or canceling family vacations. These changes have come about because of the price of gasoline in America.

Others are even trying alternative methods of fuel combustion, like the Water2Fuel craze. Anything to squeeze a few more miles out of their beloved automobiles in an effort to save money on high fuel costs.

The problem is, Americans do not “like” being forced to change their driving habits. The majority of Americans realize that the reliance on foreign oil is not a good thing and that America needs to find a way to produce its own sustainable fuel source. And then there are the concerns about the burning of fossil fuels and the damage it’s causing to the earth’s eco system. Price and pollution, what is the answer? Could it be the hybrid car?

Hybrid cars, such as Toyota’s Prius and Honda’s Insight, rely on both gasoline power and electric power. The electric portion of the powerplant is driven by very large batteries that are recharged as the car is driven. The result is less dependence on fuel with better gas mileage. Honda’s Insight is reported to average 60 miles per gallon city with fewer emissions. The difference is simple – while driving in the city the electric motor is doing most of the work, thus using less gasoline. Highway driving needs more power and is where the gasoline engine does its work.

The hybrid does have its share of drawbacks. What new technology doesn’t? They are smaller vehicles made up of lighter-weight materials and parts. And you will sacrifice horsepower for fuel economy (forget about towing a boat or trailer with a hybrid, at least for now). Additionally, the hybrid market is in its infancy. In 2008, the hybrid market was estimated to make up about 2% of the total automobile market. This is because many automakers have been slow to enter the hybrid market.

And there are those that believe the hybrid car is not as effective a technology solution to alternative fuel, such as ethanol, made from corn, switch grass, or even hydrogen and saltwater.

Where will the power that fuels America’s vehicles come from? Nobody seems to know right now. We do know this: Steam power was replaced by electric power, and electric power was replaced by gasoline power. Gasoline power will eventually be replaced with something, hopefully before it’s too late to change its effect on global warming. While hybrid cars represent an “alternative” or a means to find a replacement, they do represent a viable solution.

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