BIODIESEL, BIO-ETHANOL AND BIOGAS AS AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS

BIODIESEL, BIO-ETHANOL AND BIOGAS AS AN ALTERNATIVE FUELS
Author: Alemayehu Gashaw
Publisher: American Academic Press
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2016-09-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1631817981

This book aims to provide the reader with useful information in the realm of biofuels such as biogas, biodiesel and bioethanol. This book is hoped to contribute to the consolidation of knowledge in the different fields. It briefly describes the use of biofuels just to use them as a source of energy. The expected energy produced can be used to replace energy obtained from nonrenewable fossil fuels such as petroleum. The problems caused from burning of fossil fuels such as petroleum, fire wood consumption which leads to deforestation, the health effects of humans as well as environment problems such as global warming, occurs due to the emission of greenhouse gases aspires me to write this book entitled as Biodiesel, Bio-ethanol and Biogas as an Alternative fuels. Generally, this book deals with the process of producing Biogas, Bio-ethanol and Biodiesel besides, the factors affecting the production of all these renewable energy sources. Based on this fact, anyone in the world can buy this book and use it as a reference book, to produce these energy sources from different wastes.

Transportation Biofuels

Transportation Biofuels
Author: Alwin Hoogendoorn
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2011
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1849730431

Current world fossil oil production is struggling to meet demand and may even show a decline after 2010. It is therefore necessary to develop new energy-efficient production pathways for transportation biofuels. This book offers an insight into three promising and innovative pathways for the biological production of ethanol, biogas and biodiesel. These unconventional methods should provide higher product yields, less stringent feedstock specifications, lower chemical additive demand, reduced waste production and much better energy balances when compared to more traditional methods. One pathway concerns the enzymatic production of a new kind of biodiesel where no glycerol waste is produced and an up to twenty percent higher product yield is obtained. The other two pathways are based on the biological conversion of syngas into ethanol or methane using various kinds of lignocellulosic biomass as the starting point. For each of the three pathways a comparison will be made with competing production methods. The contents reflect extended desktop research and show practical experimental results. Government scientists, academics and biofuel producers with an interest in novel transportation fuels will all find this book to be essential reading.

Biogas and Alcohol Fuels Production

Biogas and Alcohol Fuels Production
Author: Compost science/land utilization
Publisher:
Total Pages: 258
Release: 1980
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

The residue from methane and alcohol production can be used in crop production-soil management systems. The four simpls steps listed below should be maintained for greatest utilization benefits: Know the chemical and physical characteristics of the residue. Know the chemical and physical characteristics of the soil to which the residue will be applied. Know the chemical and physical requirements of the crops to be grown. monitor the residue the soil and the crop to prevent unbalanced soil chemistry and potential crop production problems.

BIOFUELS

BIOFUELS
Author: B. Bharathiraja
Publisher: MJP Publisher
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2019-06-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Today the world is facing three critical problems: (i) High fuel prices, (ii) Climatic changes (iii) Air pollution. Currently there are several important problems to be resolved worldwide: (1) high need for energy, (2) high depletion of non-renewable energy resources and (3) high local and global environmental pollution. This book “Biofuels - A Promising alternate for next generation fuels” deals with the production of biofuels. The biggest difference between biofuels and petroleum feedstock is oxygen content. Biofuels have oxygen levels from 10% to 45% while petroleum has essentially none making the chemical properties of biofuels very different from petroleum. Oxygenates are just pre-used hydrocarbons having a structure that provides a reasonable antiknock value. Most traditional biofuels, such as ethanol from corn, wheat, or sugar beets, and biodiesel from oil seeds, are produced from classic agricultural food crops that require high-quality agricultural land for growth. The term biofuel is referred to as liquid or gaseous fuels for the transport sector that are predominantly produced from biomass. There are several reasons for biofuels to be considered as relevant technologies by both developing and industrialized countries. They include energy security reasons, environmental concerns, foreign exchange savings, and socioeconomic issues related to the rural sector. Biomass can be converted to biofuels through various methods like chemical, such as biomethanol and biodiesel production, thermochemical, such as bio-oil, bio-syngas, biohydrogen production, and biochemical, such as bioethanol, biogas, biodiesel and biohydrogen production.

Frontiers in Bioenergy and Biofuels

Frontiers in Bioenergy and Biofuels
Author: Eduardo Jacob-Lopes
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 526
Release: 2017-01-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9535128914

Frontiers in Bioenergy and Biofuels presents an authoritative and comprehensive overview of the possibilities for production and use of bioenergy, biofuels, and coproducts. Issues related to environment, food, and energy present serious challenges to the success and stability of nations. The challenge to provide energy to a rapidly increasing global population has made it imperative to find new technological routes to increase production of energy while also considering the biosphere's ability to regenerate resources. The bioenergy and biofuels are resources that may provide solutions to these critical challenges. Divided into 25 discreet parts, the book covers topics on characterization, production, and uses of bioenergy, biofuels, and coproducts. Frontiers in Bioenergy and Biofuels provides an insight into future developments in each field and extensive bibliography. It will be an essential resource for researchers and academic and industry professionals in the energy field.

Biofuel Technologies

Biofuel Technologies
Author: Vijai Kumar Gupta
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 533
Release: 2013-01-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642345190

Biofuels are considered to be the main potential replacement for fossil fuels in the near future. In this book international experts present recent advances in biofuel research and related technologies. Topics include biomethane and biobutanol production, microbial fuel cells, feedstock production, biomass pre-treatment, enzyme hydrolysis, genetic manipulation of microbial cells and their application in the biofuels industry, bioreactor systems, and economical processing technologies for biofuel residues. The chapters provide concise information to help understand the technology-related implications of biofuels development. Moreover, recent updates on biofuel feedstocks, biofuel types, associated co- and byproducts and their applications are highlighted. The book addresses the needs of postgraduate researchers and scientists across diverse disciplines and industrial sectors in which biofuel technologies and related research and experimentation are pursued.

Biofuels and Bioenergy

Biofuels and Bioenergy
Author: John Love
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2017-04-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118350561

With increased public and scientific attention driven by factors such as oil price spikes, the need for increased energy security, and concerns over greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels, the production of fuels by biological systems is becoming increasingly important as the world seeks to move towards renewable, sustainable energy sources. Biofuels and Bioenergy presents a broad, wide-ranging and informative treatment of biofuels. The book covers historical, economic, industrial, sociological and ecological/environmental perspectives as well as dealing with all the major scientific issues associated with this important topic. With contributions from a range of leading experts covering key aspects, including: • Conventional biofuels. • Basic biology, biochemistry and chemistry of different types and classes of biofuel. • Current research in synthetic biology and GM in the development and exploitation of new biofuel sources. • Aspects relating to ecology and land use, including the fuel v food dilemma. • Sustainability of different types of biofuel. • Ethical aspects of biofuel production. Biofuels and Bioenergy provides students and researchers in biology, chemistry, biochemistry and chemical engineering with an accessible review of this increasingly important subject.