February 3, 2010
- Ethanol Biomass – What You Need To Understand At This Time
Ethanol fuel biomass may be defined as vegetable substances or plants currently in use to generate gasoline or sustaining energy. More particularly this is a biological origin that is extracted from the living matter. Ethanol has derived its alternative energy coming from plants like corn, switchgrasses, hemp, willow and sugar cane along with additional vegetation which provides or hold sugar. A large number of plant life either is made up of sugar or simply has a number of component inside it that can be converted to sugar. This valuable sugar is required for ethanol production which is done through fermentation, distillation coupled with dehydration. Non-renewable fuels do not fall into this category. They aren’t polar solvents as is ethanol, as a substitute they are hydrocarbons.
Extracting cellulose from specific plants like corn is a challenging practice. Cellulose consists of a component of strands which contain sugars and also all these sugars must be extracted so that they can make the carbs needed to create ethanol. The method employed is a mix of heat with pressure and particular basic acidic ailments. A chemical substance must be used in order to break up one of several chains of glucose and connects on the freely end of the chain and performs its way through the chain breaking down units of sugar (glucose). The closing step is to break up the sequence straight into two molecules and ferment this straight into ethanol. That is a costly strategy to get to ethanol. Researchers have offered a way of biologically engineering a bacteria that would certainly break down the actual components needed to make ethanol biomass.
Ethanol biomass is a controversial issue specially in the process of biologically designed microorganisms as well as the concern of it escaping to the atmosphere. On the other hand, there was significant hot debate around the usage of ethanol in the us. Controversy isn’t always a deterrent to continue no matter whether it’s industrially or even scientifically. We all view controversy as nothing more than thoughts and we all might need thoughts to better our own opinions, transform our system of doing anything and most of all as a means to advance forward, to improve. After all bio ethanol fuel is essential for the future of our planet.
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Energy Tags: clean energy, energy resources
December 29, 2009
- The World of Ethanol – News Roundup
Well whether you love it or hate it ethanol has made plenty of waves this past year. It is certainly not the ultimate solution to our energy woes but it does have its place in the mix.
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Energy Tags: alternative, solar power
May 5, 2009
- Hybrid Car Prius
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November 23, 2008
- Honda Insight hybrid car
mrjeroen21 asked:A video of my grey Honda Insight (and some other)
Also a picture/ video of my latest fuel consumption. My car was also tuned on national tv! (short impression). Also in november 2008 its gonna be published in a car magazine.Read more on Honda Insight hybrid car…
Energy Tags: clean energy, hybrid cars
November 5, 2008
- How Biodiesel Processors Can Can Save your Money
Muna wa Wanjiru asked:A biodiesel processor is a combination of a reaction vessel and a still for producing biodiesel from vegetable oil.
What is biodiesel?
Biodiesel can be distinguished from the straight vegetable oils (SVO) or the waste vegetable oils (WVO) which are used as fuels in some diesel vehicles. Biodiesel refers to a diesel which is equivalent to the processed fuel resulting from the biological sources such as vegetable oils which can be used in unmodified diesel engine vehicles.
Biodiesel can be prepared at home. To make biodiesel you will require the following ingredients namely any triglyceride fat or oil i.e. vegetable which is used in cooking, a relatively pure alcohol i.e. either ethanol or methanol and you will also require a strong base like sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or potassium hydroxide (KOH). A long carbon chain which is longer than that of isopropyl alcohol do not work so well. Used oil is often acquired from restaurants for processing.
There are various methods of preparing biodiesel. It is commonly prepared in the garages in small batch processors while some have adapted processors that fit in the backs of vans which makes it transportable. Home brewers face difficulty that they produce a mid-scale biodiesel which is too simple to be cheap, easy to make, safe and appropriate that the producers have sufficient quality for their requirements. There are many advices available on biodiesel forums which are dedicated to the producers and to the users of biodiesel.
How biodiesel processors can can save your money
Biodiesel is an alternative fuel that is prepared from renewable resources. It burns quickly and is safe to be used in any diesel engine vehicle. Biodiesels have many advantages and it is considered to be the fuel of the future. One of the biggest advantages of biodiesel is that it can be prepared at your own home. Read more on How Biodiesel Processors Can Can Save your Money…
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Energy Tags: alternative, biodiesel
September 18, 2008
- Bio Fuel Bugs – The Good Kind
At this years’ Going Green we talked to Bill Roe, the CEO of Coskata about his company’s work in developing bio fuel alternatives. They are making ethanol from a variety of feed stocks including switchgrass, wood chips, agricultural residues (bagasse, corn stover, etc.) as well as waste streams such as old tires and municipal solid waste.
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Energy Tags: alternative, hybrid cars
September 17, 2008
- Bio Fuels – Going Green 2008
Bio Fuels, using stock such as corn and sugar as the feed for the production of ethanol fuel, have been a big debate over the last year as the public has seen the effects of large scale ethanol production on supplies and pricing in commodity markets. However many of us may not know that behind the scenes there is real research going on to solve this problem and provide the world with renewable feed stock for bio fuel.
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Energy Tags: alternative energy, clean energy
May 15, 2008
- Cellulosic Ethanol Development-Non Food Feedstocks
DuPont and Genencor of Palo Alto, CA have announced they are working together to create the World’s-Leading Cellulosic Ethanol Company. Why is this important? Well as you may have read lately there is a large debate over making ethanol from existing food stocks and causing shortages and price in creases for those items such as corn and sugar.
May 6, 2008
- Ethanol – ah the debate rages
Ethanol It was a good alternative. Then it was not, then it was. Now it is a raging debate with charges flying all about.
Now we have rising corn prices (read- consumer food prices) and an adminstration that is locking in support of ethonal while the community debates the merits. What do you think? Here are some videos on the subject to stimulate your thoughts.
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Energy Tags: solar power, clean energy
April 24, 2008
- Ethanol – The True Green Alternative?
With rising oil costs and environmental concerns has come increased pressure on the motor industry to develop an alternative and greener fuel to power the world’s vehicles. But would ethanol be a viable alternative to petrol (gas)?
March 10, 2008
- Ethanol From Sugar Cane – Caribbean Style
The Caribbean islands are often viewed by North Americans as a pleasant place to escape from the grasp of winter. What many don’t realize is that the islands have been a source of wealth for centuries-and that there is a source of wealth waiting for today’s savvy investor.
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Energy Tags: clean energy, alternative
January 17, 2008
- Ethanol Fuel – Mother Nature Needs a Rest, Give Ethanol Fuel a Try
With all of the talk about fast depleting fossil fuels and the ever climbing global temperature, it can be difficult to catch up with the various environmental issues that are coming to the forefront of things at this point in time. Science is finding a way to make up for many of the things that are becoming issues as related to the environment, but with many of these things it is a literal race against time to find a substitute for that which we have become dependent upon. Ethanol fuel serves just that purpose.
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January 2, 2008
- Why Cultures Clash – Corn Provides Insight Into Ethanol
This article takes a look at the different ways people view a news event based on the impact of their culture. Using ethanol and corn as a basis for awareness, the article provokes our thoughts as to why cultures clash.
August 16, 2007
- Ethanol scam?
There is a good article in Rolling Stone about ethanol.
They examine the whole ethanol policy and agribusiness connections with our politicians. I think it is a good read.The great danger of confronting peak oil and global warming isn’t that we will sit on our collective asses and do nothing while civilization collapses, but that we will plunge after “solutions” that will make our problems even worse. Like believing we can replace gasoline with ethanol, the much-hyped biofuel that we make from corn.
Energy Tags: global warming, solar power
February 19, 2007
- Rising Energy Stock Profile: Pacific Ethanol Inc. – ethanol
Pacific Ethanol, Inc. is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: PEIX) that is engaged in the development, production and marketing of renewable fuels in the United States. The company has five ethanol plans under construction on the West Coast with expected capacity of 200 million gallons. In addition, the companys wholly owned subsidiary is one of the largest marketers of ethanol and generated in excess of $82 million in sales last year.
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January 29, 2007
- The Ethanol Gold Rush? – ethanol
The recent State of the Union address by Pres. Bush has sparked much debate about the production and use of ethanol in the US to help in the effort to reduce our foreign oil importation. It would seem thought that many analysts think there is no way we can produce the amounts of biofuel that the President calls for in his speech.
January 24, 2007
January 1, 2007
- 6 Steps To Making e85 Ethanol At Home – ethanol
6 Steps To make e85 Ethanol
Step One: . . . The Conversion Process
We have to break down carbohydrate sugars, such as the starch from corn. Create it into ‘Mash’. Grind or crush the feedstock (corn, soybeans, wheat, etc…). Then dilute and add an enzyme (alpha amylase) to turn the mixture into a liquid. Once liquified a second enzyme is added(glucoamylase) to convert the starch into sugar. (If the source is mainly sugar, i.e…rotten fruit, molasses, etc…, the conversion step can be skipped.
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December 28, 2006
- E85 Ethanol – Why Run Your Vehicle On It? – ethanol
As people become more aware of the damage that has been done to our planet and to the environment, questions have risen about what to do now to prevent further damage. E85 ethanol is the name that a fuel consisting of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline is called by in the United States. Its less commonly found than E10 ethanol which is 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gasoline; most likely because vehicles with specially designed engines (called flexible fuel vehicles) are needed to burn E85 ethanol while E10 can be used in most existing vehicles in the U.S.
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December 27, 2006
- Fuel Conversion System for Ethanol Powered Cars – ethanol
From now you don’t need to use only gasoline to run your car as there are
a lot of different alternative fuels. The choice of alternative fuel sources is
larger today than it has ever been before. Take advantage of fuel conversion
system and run your cars on ethanol (E85) fuels instead of traditional
gasoline.Read more on Fuel Conversion System for Ethanol Powered Cars – ethanol…
