BIOMASS ENERGY: ETHANOL AND BIODIESEL By Eloka Okonkwo
ETHANOL IN BRAZIL Ethanol fuel is produced from sugarcane.Ethanol fuel is produced from sugarcane. Average cost of ethanol was $US1/gallon opposed to the $US1.50/gallon average cost of gasoline.Average cost of ethanol was $US1/gallon opposed to the $US1.50/gallon average cost of gasoline.
ETHANOL IN USA Production increased from billion gallons in 1980 to 2.81 billion gallons in 2003.Production increased from billion gallons in 1980 to 2.81 billion gallons in 2003.
PRODUCTION PROCESS
Ethanol Production Cost A current estimate of the price of ethanol is about $2.48 per gallon, and the retail price of gasoline is estimated to be about $2.04 per gallon.A current estimate of the price of ethanol is about $2.48 per gallon, and the retail price of gasoline is estimated to be about $2.04 per gallon.
BIODIESEL PRODUCTION PROCESS The process involves a reaction between fat oil and methanol in presence of a catalyst to produce a mixture of bio- diesel and glycerol.The process involves a reaction between fat oil and methanol in presence of a catalyst to produce a mixture of bio- diesel and glycerol.
PRODUCTION COST
EMISSION OF BIODIESEL All emission compounds except Nox saw a reduction in emission ratesAll emission compounds except Nox saw a reduction in emission rates