©2010 Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory Anthony J. Marchese Associate Professor Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO Motivation for Advanced Biofuels Research and Development MECH 558 August 22, 2011
Peak Oil Are we there yet?
The Master Equation Energy Consumption, Resource Depletion, Carbon Emissions
The Master Equation Energy Consumption, Resource Depletion, Carbon Emissions
The Master Equation Energy Consumption, Resource Depletion, Carbon Emissions
The Master Equation Energy Consumption, Resource Depletion, Carbon Emissions
Fossil Fuel Consumption
Peak Oil Are we there yet?
Peak Oil Are we there yet?
Peak Oil Are we there yet?
Peak Oil Are we there yet?
U.S. Energy Outlook Fossil Fuels Will Continue to Dominate
Production Costs and Supplies Liquid Transportation Fuels
Proven Fossil Fuel Reserves Oil, Gas and Other
Climate Change Role of Anthropogenic Greenhouse CO 2 Emissions Keeling Curve, CO 2 at Mauna Loa Red line is 57% of fossil fuel CO 2 emissions
Climate Change Role of Anthropogenic Greenhouse CO 2 Emissions
Climate Change Role of Anthropogenic Greenhouse CO 2 Emissions
Climate Change Disappearing Glaciers: Patagonia Glacier
Climate Change Disappearing Glaciers: Mt. Kilimanjaro
Climate Change Melting of the Polar Ice Sheet
Climate Change Predicted Rise in Sea Level
Advanced Biofuels Mandate In 2008, the United States consumed 300 Billion gallons of liquid fuels 130 Billion gallons gasoline, 70 Billion gallons diesel fuel, 24 Billion gallons jet fuel The 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) mandates the production of 36 billion gallons per year of biofuels by 2022 The EISA Act requires that 21 billion gallons per year must qualify as “advanced biofuels” (i.e., non-corn ethanol). Bench Scale Scale Scale Demonstration Site
Scalability? What is the scale required for cultivation of 15 billion gallons per year of corn ethanol and 21 billion gallons per year of “advanced biofuels”?
Scalability? 15 billion gallons per year of corn ethanol (Arkansas)
Scalability? What is the scale required for cultivation of 15 billion gallons per year of corn ethanol and 21 billion gallons per year of “advanced biofuels”? 15 billion gallons per year of corn ethanol (≈ Arkansas) 21 billion gallons per year of soy biodiesel (≈ Alaska)
Scalability? What is the scale required for cultivation of 15 billion gallons per year of corn ethanol and 21 billion gallons per year of “advanced biofuels”? 15 billion gallons per year of corn ethanol (≈ Arkansas) 21 billion gallons per year of algae biodiesel (≈ Connecticut)
Advanced Biofuels Mandate 2022 EISA Goals EISA Renewable Requirements (Billion Gallons) Year Advanced Biofuel Production Corn Starch-Derived Ethanol Production Total Production
Advanced Biofuels Mandate Outlook for Achieving 2022 EISA Goals