This document summarizes information about biodiesel production from jatropha seeds in India. It discusses that biodiesel is produced through a transesterification process where jatropha oil reacts with methanol in the presence of a catalyst to produce methyl esters and glycerin. Jatropha is identified as a suitable non-edible oil source that can grow in varied climates and provide additional benefits. The economics of jatropha biodiesel production are presented, showing the costs and revenue from co-products. Initial trials of biodiesel train and bus services in India are also summarized, alongside national production targets.
This document summarizes a seminar presentation on producing biodiesel from Jatropha seeds. It introduces Jatropha as a drought-resistant shrub that can grow in poor soils and produce oil-containing seeds for 30-40 years. The objectives are to find an alternative fuel for engines as energy sources are decreasing. The methodology discussed is transesterification, the process used to reduce the viscosity of Jatropha and other vegetable oils to make them suitable for use in diesel engines. The document outlines the processing steps, advantages like providing a renewable domestic fuel, and disadvantages such as current low production levels. It concludes that blending 20% Jatropha biodiesel with diesel could save India 7.3 million tonnes
Ethanol is commonly used as a biofuel and can be produced from plants containing sugar or starch, such as corn, sugarcane, or cellulosic crops. It is made through the fermentation of sugars with yeast and is the same type of alcohol found in alcoholic drinks. Ethanol provides advantages as a fuel in that it is renewable, produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline, and burns more cleanly. However, ethanol also has some disadvantages like a lower energy content than gasoline and production requiring significant land and water resources.
The document discusses various alternative fuels that can be used for automobiles instead of fossil fuels. It describes fuels such as methanol, ethanol, natural gas, hydrogen, biodiesel, and electricity. For each fuel, it provides details on their production, use in vehicles, and environmental and performance advantages over gasoline and diesel. The conclusion emphasizes that alternative fuels generally have lower emissions and reduce dependence on petroleum. Comparing the different options economically and environmentally is important for determining the best short and long-term alternatives. Overall alternative fuels can help address issues like air, soil, and water pollution as well as global warming.
Alternative fuels are needed to meet rising energy demands while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. India relies on imports for 3/4 of its oil needs. Biofuels like biodiesel from palm and jatropha oil and bioethanol from sugarcane offer alternatives. Algal fuels from algae lipids offer high yields without using farmland. Natural gas and biogas can fuel vehicles when compressed as CNG or liquefied, and have lower emissions than gasoline. Electric vehicles powered by batteries or hydrogen fuel cells produce no emissions but have limited range, though fuel cell vehicles could go further. Plastic and emulsified diesel also show potential as alternative transport fuels.
This document provides an overview of using vegetable oils as an alternative fuel for diesel engines. It discusses the history of vegetable oils as fuels, including Rudolf Diesel's initial intent. It also covers the sources and types of vegetable oils that can be used, necessary modifications to engines, advantages like reduced emissions, and challenges like ensuring consistent fuel quality. The document concludes there is significant potential to utilize non-edible vegetable oils as fuels in India.
This presentation is regarding alternate fuels and their future scope, for I.C. Engine and with that we try to achieve as low as possible gas emission, this presentation give brief introductory idea about fuels and their properties.
This document discusses various types of fuels and focuses on biofuels as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. It provides information on:
- Biofuels, which are made from organic matter, as a renewable option compared to finite fossil fuels. Common types include biodiesel, bioethanol, and biogas.
- Jatropha and algae as feedstocks for biodiesel production, with details on jatropha cultivation and a biodiesel plant.
- Benefits of biodiesel such as reduced emissions, biodegradability, and energy security. India's initiatives to promote the use of biofuels are also mentioned.
- Biogas production through anaerobic digestion
This document summarizes information about biodiesel production from jatropha seeds in India. It discusses that biodiesel is produced through a transesterification process where jatropha oil reacts with methanol in the presence of a catalyst to produce methyl esters and glycerin. Jatropha is identified as a suitable non-edible oil source that can grow in varied climates and provide additional benefits. The economics of jatropha biodiesel production are presented, showing the costs and revenue from co-products. Initial trials of biodiesel train and bus services in India are also summarized, alongside national production targets.
This document summarizes a seminar presentation on producing biodiesel from Jatropha seeds. It introduces Jatropha as a drought-resistant shrub that can grow in poor soils and produce oil-containing seeds for 30-40 years. The objectives are to find an alternative fuel for engines as energy sources are decreasing. The methodology discussed is transesterification, the process used to reduce the viscosity of Jatropha and other vegetable oils to make them suitable for use in diesel engines. The document outlines the processing steps, advantages like providing a renewable domestic fuel, and disadvantages such as current low production levels. It concludes that blending 20% Jatropha biodiesel with diesel could save India 7.3 million tonnes
Ethanol is commonly used as a biofuel and can be produced from plants containing sugar or starch, such as corn, sugarcane, or cellulosic crops. It is made through the fermentation of sugars with yeast and is the same type of alcohol found in alcoholic drinks. Ethanol provides advantages as a fuel in that it is renewable, produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline, and burns more cleanly. However, ethanol also has some disadvantages like a lower energy content than gasoline and production requiring significant land and water resources.
The document discusses various alternative fuels that can be used for automobiles instead of fossil fuels. It describes fuels such as methanol, ethanol, natural gas, hydrogen, biodiesel, and electricity. For each fuel, it provides details on their production, use in vehicles, and environmental and performance advantages over gasoline and diesel. The conclusion emphasizes that alternative fuels generally have lower emissions and reduce dependence on petroleum. Comparing the different options economically and environmentally is important for determining the best short and long-term alternatives. Overall alternative fuels can help address issues like air, soil, and water pollution as well as global warming.
Alternative fuels are needed to meet rising energy demands while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. India relies on imports for 3/4 of its oil needs. Biofuels like biodiesel from palm and jatropha oil and bioethanol from sugarcane offer alternatives. Algal fuels from algae lipids offer high yields without using farmland. Natural gas and biogas can fuel vehicles when compressed as CNG or liquefied, and have lower emissions than gasoline. Electric vehicles powered by batteries or hydrogen fuel cells produce no emissions but have limited range, though fuel cell vehicles could go further. Plastic and emulsified diesel also show potential as alternative transport fuels.
This document provides an overview of using vegetable oils as an alternative fuel for diesel engines. It discusses the history of vegetable oils as fuels, including Rudolf Diesel's initial intent. It also covers the sources and types of vegetable oils that can be used, necessary modifications to engines, advantages like reduced emissions, and challenges like ensuring consistent fuel quality. The document concludes there is significant potential to utilize non-edible vegetable oils as fuels in India.
This presentation is regarding alternate fuels and their future scope, for I.C. Engine and with that we try to achieve as low as possible gas emission, this presentation give brief introductory idea about fuels and their properties.
This document discusses various types of fuels and focuses on biofuels as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. It provides information on:
- Biofuels, which are made from organic matter, as a renewable option compared to finite fossil fuels. Common types include biodiesel, bioethanol, and biogas.
- Jatropha and algae as feedstocks for biodiesel production, with details on jatropha cultivation and a biodiesel plant.
- Benefits of biodiesel such as reduced emissions, biodegradability, and energy security. India's initiatives to promote the use of biofuels are also mentioned.
- Biogas production through anaerobic digestion
This lecture discusses transportation energy use and alternatives to petroleum. It recaps that transportation accounts for over 25% of total US energy use and over 90% comes from petroleum. The document outlines problems with petroleum dependence including economic costs, geopolitical issues, and environmental impacts. It then discusses various alternative fuels and vehicles including electric, hybrid, biofuels, natural gas, and hydrogen fuel cells. The lecture notes the complex challenges involved in transitioning away from near-exclusive reliance on oil for transportation.
Vegetable oils can be used as an alternative fuel in diesel engines and turbines. They need to be modified, such as by reducing viscosity, to address issues like carbon deposits. Vegetable oils are a renewable resource that do not contribute to global warming as much as fossil fuels. However, they need to be converted into biodiesel to be engine-friendly and further research is still needed to make their widespread use economically feasible.
The document summarizes an experimental study analyzing the emission characteristics of a direct injection diesel engine fueled with biodiesel made from Mahua oil methyl ester (MOME). Key findings include:
- Tests on a single cylinder diesel engine showed that neat MOME biodiesel produced lower carbon monoxide, smoke opacity, and particulate emissions than petrodiesel, but higher oxides of nitrogen emissions.
- Emissions generally improved with increasing percentages of MOME biodiesel blended with petrodiesel.
- The study concludes that MOME biodiesel is a viable alternative fuel that provides emission benefits over petrodiesel.
This document discusses compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. It defines CNG and explains that it is made by compressing natural gas to less than 1% of its volume at standard pressure. CNG vehicles have several advantages over gasoline or diesel vehicles, such as producing less pollution and being cheaper to fuel. However, one disadvantage is that CNG requires more space for fuel storage onboard vehicles. To address this, vehicle manufacturers install CNG tanks either under vehicles or on their roofs. The document concludes that CNG is a useful fuel for vehicles to reduce pollution at a lower cost compared to other fuels like gasoline and diesel.
The document discusses various non-conventional and advanced fuels that are more eco-friendly alternatives to fossil fuels such as biogas, hydrogen, and bio-diesel. It provides details on hydrogen, biomass, ethanol, and bio-diesel - describing how they are cleaner sources of fuel that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. These alternative fuels are important sources of renewable energy and can offer local economic opportunities while being less harmful to the environment than fossil fuels.
This document discusses biodiesel, its history and production process. It begins by defining biodiesel as a fuel made from oils and fats that can be used directly in diesel engines or blended with diesel. It then discusses biodiesel's origins in Rudolf Diesel's intent for his engine to run on peanut oil. The document outlines the transesterification process used to produce biodiesel from triglycerides and methanol. It notes the challenges of sourcing feedstocks and developing technologies to handle multiple feedstock types for biodiesel production.
Electricity:
-> electricity is mechanical power.
->they release stored chemical energy on combustion.
->Electricity used topower vehicles is commonly provided by batteries, but recently fuel cells are also being explored.
battery:
->it is device which is used to store electrical energy.
->in this chemical reactions are converted in to electrical powers
Advantages of electric fuel:
->The advantages of electric fuel/fuel cells are No tailpipe emissions.
->Vehicles using electric fuel demand less
maintenance.
->Electric fuel vehicle have less moving parts
to service and replace.
->Fuel cells vehicles are highly efficient.
->Fuel cells have high power density .
Disadvantages of electric fuel:
-> Batteries may take time in charging .
->Noble metal required for somefuel cells thereby increasing the cost.
->Impurities in the hydrogen can hamper cell
performance.
-> Costly technology
BIOHYDROGEN:
1slide:
->Biohydrogen is 1st generation biofuel and it is produced biologically
->Hydrogen can be produced from a number of different sources, including natural gas,water, methanol etc ..,
->Two methods are generally used to produce hydrogen:
(1) Electrolysis
(2) Synthesis gas production from steam reforming or partial oxidation
2slide:
Electrolysis:
-> 2 H2O(l) → 2 H2(g) + O2(g)
electrolysis of water diagram.......
3 slide:
Synthesis gas production from steam reforming or
partial oxidation:
.
-> C + ½ O2 → CO
-> CO + H2O → CO2 + H2
syntesis diagram.......,.
4slide:
Advantages:
->Hydrogen-air mixture burns nearly10timesfaster than gasoline-air mixture.
->Hydrogen has high self-ignition temperaturebut requires very little energy to ignite it
->.Clean exhaust, produces no CO2.
->As a fuel it is very efficient as there are no losses associated with throttling.
Disadvantages:
There is danger of back fire and induction ignition.
->Though low inexhaust,it produces toxic NOx
->it is diifficult to handle and store,requiring highcapital and running cost.
.
Automotive System : Alternative fuel Over View S. Sathishkumar
This document provides information on various alternative fuels including ethanol, natural gas, propane, hydrogen, electricity, methanol, and biodiesel. Ethanol is an alcohol-based fuel produced from starch crops or cellulosic biomass. Natural gas can be used as compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas. Propane is produced as a byproduct of natural gas processing and petroleum refining. Hydrogen can be produced from fossil fuels, nuclear, or renewable resources and used in fuel cells. Electricity can power hybrid or electric vehicles. Methanol is made from natural gas or renewable resources and used in fuel cells. Biodiesel is made from vegetable oils, waste cooking oil, and can be blended with
The document discusses several alternative fuels to gasoline including ethanol, electricity, biodiesel, and hydrogen. Ethanol is made from distilling crops like barley to produce alcohol that can be mixed with gasoline. Electricity can power cars through battery cells that store energy or fuel cells that combine hydrogen and oxygen. Biodiesel is made from vegetable and animal fats and can be used directly in specially designed engines or mixed with petroleum. Hydrogen can be used in fuel cells by combining it with oxygen or mixed with natural gas. Each option requires infrastructure like manufacturing plants, fueling stations, and distribution networks. The author concludes that biodiesel would be the best near-term option as it utilizes waste materials and is
This document discusses the production of biodiesel through a base-catalyzed transesterification process. It begins with an introduction about the need for alternative fuels and defines biodiesel as a monoalkyl ester produced from vegetable or animal fats. It then covers the advantages of biodiesel such as reduced emissions. The document proceeds to explain the transesterification chemical process and raw materials used like non-edible oils. It provides details of the base-catalyzed production procedure involving reaction, separation of biodiesel and glycerin, and washing. Applications of biodiesel include use as a fuel in locomotives, aircraft, generators and cleaning of oil spills. The conclusion emphasizes base-cat
Alternative fuels can help reduce dependence on petroleum and lower emissions. Common alternative fuel types include ethanol, methanol, propane, natural gas, biodiesel, biogas, and electricity. Ethanol is produced from crops and can be used in flexible fuel vehicles. Natural gas and propane are cleaner burning than gasoline. Electric vehicles are becoming more popular but still have limited range due to battery capacity. Fuel cells that use hydrogen are also being developed but require safe and affordable hydrogen storage solutions.
Natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are a viable alternative to gasoline and diesel vehicles. NGVs have environmental advantages as natural gas produces less greenhouse gases and other emissions than gasoline or diesel. They also have safety advantages as natural gas is lighter than air and dissipates quickly when released. There are economic advantages to NGVs as well, as natural gas prices have remained stable while gasoline and diesel prices have fluctuated significantly. With tax incentives, fleets can see a payback period of 2-4 years by switching to NGVs. CenterPoint Energy offers compressed and liquefied natural gas fueling options in Minnesota.
The document discusses four methods of biodiesel production: pyrolysis, micro-emulsification, dilution, and transesterification. It focuses on describing the transesterification process, which involves reacting triglycerides with an alcohol in the presence of an acid, alkaline, or lipase catalyst. This produces mono alkyl esters (biodiesel) and glycerol. Alkaline catalysis is described as the fastest method and simplest setup. The document provides details of the catalytic transesterification reaction and separation of biodiesel and glycerol layers.
This document provides information on producing biodiesel from waste cooking oil. It discusses how petroleum fuels have been the major energy source but are being depleted. Alternative energy sources like biodiesel from biomass and waste are increasingly important. The document outlines objectives to design a small-scale biodiesel production plant using waste cooking oil and an ultrasonic reactor. It describes the transesterification process used to produce biodiesel from oils using alkali catalysts. A local survey finds restaurants use an average of 11 liters of oil per day but leave 7 liters after use. Based on this, the document estimates that from one city per year, over 52,000 liters of used cooking oil could be converted to
This document presents a seminar on using compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel for internal combustion engines. It discusses the availability of natural gas, the properties of CNG, modifications required to engines to use CNG, the performance and emission characteristics of CNG as a fuel, and concludes that CNG represents a good alternative fuel that can help reduce emissions and extend petroleum supplies. The presentation includes discussions of natural gas fields, the composition of CNG, comparisons to gasoline, CNG engine development options, and advantages and disadvantages of using CNG as a vehicle fuel.
Vegetable oils like sunflower, soybean, and rapeseed oil can be used as fuels in diesel engines. However, they are more viscous than conventional diesel fuel and can cause problems with cold starting, clogging of filters, and increased carbon deposits in the engine. Preheating the vegetable oil or blending it with diesel in a 20% ratio can reduce its viscosity and help address these issues. Running an engine on straight vegetable oil also has disadvantages like harder starting and potential damage to some engine components. Biodiesel has advantages over straight vegetable oil in that it can be used in unmodified diesel engines.
The document discusses the increasing reliance on fossil fuels for energy needs and the finite nature of these resources. It states that approximately 90% of energy requirements are met by fossil fuels like coal and petroleum, which are expected to deplete within the next 200-300 years and few decades respectively. To avoid future scarcity, the document emphasizes the need to develop alternative renewable energy sources like hydrogen, biodiesel, ethanol, and biomass, which are more environmentally friendly and sustainable than fossil fuels.
This document discusses alternative fuels and provides information about various types of alternative fuels including alcohols (ethanol and methanol), LPG, hydrogen, ammonia, CNG, vegetable oils, and biogas. It describes the general uses, properties, advantages and disadvantages of these alternative fuels. Specifically, it outlines the production, uses and key features of ethanol and methanol as motor fuels. It also discusses the general uses of LPG in applications like cooking, heating, cooling, refrigeration and crop drying.
The document proposes the HOME STAR program to rapidly create jobs by providing rebates for home energy efficiency upgrades. The program includes two components: Silver Star rebates of up to $3,000 for individual efficiency measures and Gold Star whole-home upgrades with rebates from $3,000 to $8,000. It is estimated to create 168,000 jobs and save homeowners $9.4 billion over 10 years through lower energy costs. The program aims to leverage existing infrastructure and match public dollars with homeowner investment to transform the market and create long-term industry and workforce growth.
Alexander Robart, a PacWest Principal, spoke at the Latin America Unconventional Gas Conference on the topic of supply chain and infrastructure challenges associated with shale development in emerging international markets.
This lecture discusses transportation energy use and alternatives to petroleum. It recaps that transportation accounts for over 25% of total US energy use and over 90% comes from petroleum. The document outlines problems with petroleum dependence including economic costs, geopolitical issues, and environmental impacts. It then discusses various alternative fuels and vehicles including electric, hybrid, biofuels, natural gas, and hydrogen fuel cells. The lecture notes the complex challenges involved in transitioning away from near-exclusive reliance on oil for transportation.
Vegetable oils can be used as an alternative fuel in diesel engines and turbines. They need to be modified, such as by reducing viscosity, to address issues like carbon deposits. Vegetable oils are a renewable resource that do not contribute to global warming as much as fossil fuels. However, they need to be converted into biodiesel to be engine-friendly and further research is still needed to make their widespread use economically feasible.
The document summarizes an experimental study analyzing the emission characteristics of a direct injection diesel engine fueled with biodiesel made from Mahua oil methyl ester (MOME). Key findings include:
- Tests on a single cylinder diesel engine showed that neat MOME biodiesel produced lower carbon monoxide, smoke opacity, and particulate emissions than petrodiesel, but higher oxides of nitrogen emissions.
- Emissions generally improved with increasing percentages of MOME biodiesel blended with petrodiesel.
- The study concludes that MOME biodiesel is a viable alternative fuel that provides emission benefits over petrodiesel.
This document discusses compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. It defines CNG and explains that it is made by compressing natural gas to less than 1% of its volume at standard pressure. CNG vehicles have several advantages over gasoline or diesel vehicles, such as producing less pollution and being cheaper to fuel. However, one disadvantage is that CNG requires more space for fuel storage onboard vehicles. To address this, vehicle manufacturers install CNG tanks either under vehicles or on their roofs. The document concludes that CNG is a useful fuel for vehicles to reduce pollution at a lower cost compared to other fuels like gasoline and diesel.
The document discusses various non-conventional and advanced fuels that are more eco-friendly alternatives to fossil fuels such as biogas, hydrogen, and bio-diesel. It provides details on hydrogen, biomass, ethanol, and bio-diesel - describing how they are cleaner sources of fuel that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. These alternative fuels are important sources of renewable energy and can offer local economic opportunities while being less harmful to the environment than fossil fuels.
This document discusses biodiesel, its history and production process. It begins by defining biodiesel as a fuel made from oils and fats that can be used directly in diesel engines or blended with diesel. It then discusses biodiesel's origins in Rudolf Diesel's intent for his engine to run on peanut oil. The document outlines the transesterification process used to produce biodiesel from triglycerides and methanol. It notes the challenges of sourcing feedstocks and developing technologies to handle multiple feedstock types for biodiesel production.
Electricity:
-> electricity is mechanical power.
->they release stored chemical energy on combustion.
->Electricity used topower vehicles is commonly provided by batteries, but recently fuel cells are also being explored.
battery:
->it is device which is used to store electrical energy.
->in this chemical reactions are converted in to electrical powers
Advantages of electric fuel:
->The advantages of electric fuel/fuel cells are No tailpipe emissions.
->Vehicles using electric fuel demand less
maintenance.
->Electric fuel vehicle have less moving parts
to service and replace.
->Fuel cells vehicles are highly efficient.
->Fuel cells have high power density .
Disadvantages of electric fuel:
-> Batteries may take time in charging .
->Noble metal required for somefuel cells thereby increasing the cost.
->Impurities in the hydrogen can hamper cell
performance.
-> Costly technology
BIOHYDROGEN:
1slide:
->Biohydrogen is 1st generation biofuel and it is produced biologically
->Hydrogen can be produced from a number of different sources, including natural gas,water, methanol etc ..,
->Two methods are generally used to produce hydrogen:
(1) Electrolysis
(2) Synthesis gas production from steam reforming or partial oxidation
2slide:
Electrolysis:
-> 2 H2O(l) → 2 H2(g) + O2(g)
electrolysis of water diagram.......
3 slide:
Synthesis gas production from steam reforming or
partial oxidation:
.
-> C + ½ O2 → CO
-> CO + H2O → CO2 + H2
syntesis diagram.......,.
4slide:
Advantages:
->Hydrogen-air mixture burns nearly10timesfaster than gasoline-air mixture.
->Hydrogen has high self-ignition temperaturebut requires very little energy to ignite it
->.Clean exhaust, produces no CO2.
->As a fuel it is very efficient as there are no losses associated with throttling.
Disadvantages:
There is danger of back fire and induction ignition.
->Though low inexhaust,it produces toxic NOx
->it is diifficult to handle and store,requiring highcapital and running cost.
.
Automotive System : Alternative fuel Over View S. Sathishkumar
This document provides information on various alternative fuels including ethanol, natural gas, propane, hydrogen, electricity, methanol, and biodiesel. Ethanol is an alcohol-based fuel produced from starch crops or cellulosic biomass. Natural gas can be used as compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas. Propane is produced as a byproduct of natural gas processing and petroleum refining. Hydrogen can be produced from fossil fuels, nuclear, or renewable resources and used in fuel cells. Electricity can power hybrid or electric vehicles. Methanol is made from natural gas or renewable resources and used in fuel cells. Biodiesel is made from vegetable oils, waste cooking oil, and can be blended with
The document discusses several alternative fuels to gasoline including ethanol, electricity, biodiesel, and hydrogen. Ethanol is made from distilling crops like barley to produce alcohol that can be mixed with gasoline. Electricity can power cars through battery cells that store energy or fuel cells that combine hydrogen and oxygen. Biodiesel is made from vegetable and animal fats and can be used directly in specially designed engines or mixed with petroleum. Hydrogen can be used in fuel cells by combining it with oxygen or mixed with natural gas. Each option requires infrastructure like manufacturing plants, fueling stations, and distribution networks. The author concludes that biodiesel would be the best near-term option as it utilizes waste materials and is
This document discusses the production of biodiesel through a base-catalyzed transesterification process. It begins with an introduction about the need for alternative fuels and defines biodiesel as a monoalkyl ester produced from vegetable or animal fats. It then covers the advantages of biodiesel such as reduced emissions. The document proceeds to explain the transesterification chemical process and raw materials used like non-edible oils. It provides details of the base-catalyzed production procedure involving reaction, separation of biodiesel and glycerin, and washing. Applications of biodiesel include use as a fuel in locomotives, aircraft, generators and cleaning of oil spills. The conclusion emphasizes base-cat
Alternative fuels can help reduce dependence on petroleum and lower emissions. Common alternative fuel types include ethanol, methanol, propane, natural gas, biodiesel, biogas, and electricity. Ethanol is produced from crops and can be used in flexible fuel vehicles. Natural gas and propane are cleaner burning than gasoline. Electric vehicles are becoming more popular but still have limited range due to battery capacity. Fuel cells that use hydrogen are also being developed but require safe and affordable hydrogen storage solutions.
Natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are a viable alternative to gasoline and diesel vehicles. NGVs have environmental advantages as natural gas produces less greenhouse gases and other emissions than gasoline or diesel. They also have safety advantages as natural gas is lighter than air and dissipates quickly when released. There are economic advantages to NGVs as well, as natural gas prices have remained stable while gasoline and diesel prices have fluctuated significantly. With tax incentives, fleets can see a payback period of 2-4 years by switching to NGVs. CenterPoint Energy offers compressed and liquefied natural gas fueling options in Minnesota.
The document discusses four methods of biodiesel production: pyrolysis, micro-emulsification, dilution, and transesterification. It focuses on describing the transesterification process, which involves reacting triglycerides with an alcohol in the presence of an acid, alkaline, or lipase catalyst. This produces mono alkyl esters (biodiesel) and glycerol. Alkaline catalysis is described as the fastest method and simplest setup. The document provides details of the catalytic transesterification reaction and separation of biodiesel and glycerol layers.
This document provides information on producing biodiesel from waste cooking oil. It discusses how petroleum fuels have been the major energy source but are being depleted. Alternative energy sources like biodiesel from biomass and waste are increasingly important. The document outlines objectives to design a small-scale biodiesel production plant using waste cooking oil and an ultrasonic reactor. It describes the transesterification process used to produce biodiesel from oils using alkali catalysts. A local survey finds restaurants use an average of 11 liters of oil per day but leave 7 liters after use. Based on this, the document estimates that from one city per year, over 52,000 liters of used cooking oil could be converted to
This document presents a seminar on using compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel for internal combustion engines. It discusses the availability of natural gas, the properties of CNG, modifications required to engines to use CNG, the performance and emission characteristics of CNG as a fuel, and concludes that CNG represents a good alternative fuel that can help reduce emissions and extend petroleum supplies. The presentation includes discussions of natural gas fields, the composition of CNG, comparisons to gasoline, CNG engine development options, and advantages and disadvantages of using CNG as a vehicle fuel.
Vegetable oils like sunflower, soybean, and rapeseed oil can be used as fuels in diesel engines. However, they are more viscous than conventional diesel fuel and can cause problems with cold starting, clogging of filters, and increased carbon deposits in the engine. Preheating the vegetable oil or blending it with diesel in a 20% ratio can reduce its viscosity and help address these issues. Running an engine on straight vegetable oil also has disadvantages like harder starting and potential damage to some engine components. Biodiesel has advantages over straight vegetable oil in that it can be used in unmodified diesel engines.
The document discusses the increasing reliance on fossil fuels for energy needs and the finite nature of these resources. It states that approximately 90% of energy requirements are met by fossil fuels like coal and petroleum, which are expected to deplete within the next 200-300 years and few decades respectively. To avoid future scarcity, the document emphasizes the need to develop alternative renewable energy sources like hydrogen, biodiesel, ethanol, and biomass, which are more environmentally friendly and sustainable than fossil fuels.
This document discusses alternative fuels and provides information about various types of alternative fuels including alcohols (ethanol and methanol), LPG, hydrogen, ammonia, CNG, vegetable oils, and biogas. It describes the general uses, properties, advantages and disadvantages of these alternative fuels. Specifically, it outlines the production, uses and key features of ethanol and methanol as motor fuels. It also discusses the general uses of LPG in applications like cooking, heating, cooling, refrigeration and crop drying.
The document proposes the HOME STAR program to rapidly create jobs by providing rebates for home energy efficiency upgrades. The program includes two components: Silver Star rebates of up to $3,000 for individual efficiency measures and Gold Star whole-home upgrades with rebates from $3,000 to $8,000. It is estimated to create 168,000 jobs and save homeowners $9.4 billion over 10 years through lower energy costs. The program aims to leverage existing infrastructure and match public dollars with homeowner investment to transform the market and create long-term industry and workforce growth.
Alexander Robart, a PacWest Principal, spoke at the Latin America Unconventional Gas Conference on the topic of supply chain and infrastructure challenges associated with shale development in emerging international markets.
PacWest Latin America Unconventional Gas Presentation, Supply Chain & Inf...Alexander Robart
This document summarizes a presentation given by Alexander Robart of PacWest Consulting Partners on supply chain and infrastructure challenges for unconventional oil and gas development in Latin America. The presentation discusses the rapid growth of shale gas production in the United States and the implications for supply chains and infrastructure. It notes that the focus on "liquids-rich" shale plays is driving increased demand for pressure pumping and other oilfield services. This is straining existing supply chains and infrastructure in major US production areas. The presentation also provides an overview of global shale gas resources and production forecasts through 2040 for key regions outside of North America.
The slides from Mitchell International's Q2 webinar that took place on May 2nd. The Industry Trends webinar series highlights the metrics presented in the quarterly Industry Trends Report. To view the report: http://www.mitchell.com/industry-trends-report/index.asp
This document contains electricity production data for the state of Chuuk from 2007 to 2012. It includes the monthly electricity produced in kilowatt-hours, fuel used in gallons and the associated price, the amount spent on fuel, and residential, commercial, and government electricity rates per kilowatt-hour. In 2010, a total of 484,146 kilowatt-hours of electricity was produced using 428,559 gallons of fuel at a cost of $1,495,858. The average electricity produced in 2010 was 857,118 kilowatt-hours using 61,223 gallons of fuel priced at $3.4936 per gallon.
The Automotive Industry Consumer LanscapeLevelwing
This document provides a high-level overview of the U.S. automotive industry landscape and consumer behaviors. It summarizes that Americans drove over 1.4 trillion vehicle miles in 2012, with California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois having the highest mileage. Consumers are keeping their cars longer, with the average age now over 8 years. Online searches for auto repair and new tires are in the millions each month. The document also analyzes automotive consumer research behaviors such as using search engines and websites when researching repairs or new tires.
SkyFire Energy is an Alberta-based solar energy company with 10 employees specializing in small-scale solar installations across Canada. They have over 10 years of experience and certified installers. Calgary and Edmonton have good solar potential according to rankings. SkyFire has completed hundreds of residential and commercial PV installations of varying sizes. Factors driving solar growth in Alberta include increasing electricity rates, incentives in some municipalities, and falling equipment prices.
Similar to Propane as a Vehicle Fuel: The Basics (7)
The SmartWay® Program is a public-private initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution created by freight transportation in corporate supply chains.
Presenters included:
- Tim Verbeke, Wisconsin Clean Cities
- Patrice Thornton, SmartWay Program
- Joel Hirschboeck, Kwik Trip
The document summarizes Wisconsin Clean Cities' efforts to promote alternative fuels and reduce petroleum consumption in Wisconsin. It provides data on fuel consumption in the state and lists the goals of the Wisconsin Smart Fleet Program partnership, which are to reduce fleet carbon footprints, promote smart fleet branding, and help fleets meet economic goals by providing planning tools. It also recognizes top participating fleets and thanks sponsors for their support.
Lorrie Lisek & Erika Noble, Wisconsin Clean Cities, recognize the efforts and many successes of the members for reducing their dependence on petroleum-based fuels, implementing alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure, and for helping improve our air quality.
2015 Fall Propane Autogas Roundtable - GO Riteway Transportation PresentationWisconsin Clean Cities
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Propane as a Vehicle Fuel: The Basics
1. PROPANE AUTOGAS
One of the best kept secrets in alternative
fuels is right here in our own backyard.
2. What is Propane?
• Propane is a hydrocarbon (C3H8) and is
sometimes referred to as liquefied
petroleum gas, LP-gas or LPG.
• Propane is non-toxic and does not
contaminate ground water or soil.
• Propane is considered a clean fuel by the
Clean Air Act of 1990 and National Policy
Act of 1992 and 2005
3. 90 % of the propane used in the US is
produced in the US. 1/3 of the world
supply is from Texas.
4. Why Propane? Because…
• It’s domestically produced.
• It’s environmentally-friendly.
• It’s the most widely available alternative
fuel in the United State.
• It’s the 3d most widely used engine fuel in
the world.
• More than 12,000,000 vehicles worldwide
use propane as an engine fuel.
• Now more than ever there are more vehicle
choices.
5. Why is propane essential?
• Reduced emissions
• Saves dollars:
– Reduced fleet fuel cost
– Reduced vehicle maintenance costs
– Reduced Federal & State fuel tax
6. Propane is cleaner than gasoline/diesel as approved by the Clean
Air Act of 1990 and National Policy Act of 1992 and 2005
On Site Carbon Emissions
7. NOx and Ozone Reduction
• NOx reduction on light duty vehicles is negligible.
• Medium Duty trucks:
– NOx (major contributor to smog)
• 1998 to 2002 Diesel: 4 grams of NOx
• Propane Engines produce .175 grams of NOx
• Particulate Matter (major contributor to asthma)
– Propane is essentially zero emissions.
8. Going the Distance
• Propane gives you the
highest volumetric
efficiency of all
alternative fuels. That
means a vehicle range
comparable to gasoline
and better than any of the
other alternatives.
• Propane fueled vehicles
compare favorably with
their gasoline
counterparts on power,
acceleration, and cruising
speeds.
9. Propane fuel will save you money
Propane, without government subsidies,
can reduce fuel costs by 30-50% compared
to diesel or gasoline.
11. Dedicated Heavy Duty
Applications
• Cleanest burning alt
fuel engine in the
world.
• Used in Blue Bird
Vision school bus.
12. Blue Bird Vision Type-C School Bus
Propane-Powered
• Capacities: 47-77 students
• Wheelbases: 189”-273”
• GVWR Up to 31,000 lb.
• Low emission vehicle certification;
• Allison Automatic 2300 PTS
Transmission
• Fuel Range: Approximately 300
miles
13. Safe
The Fuel Tank
•16 Mounting Points not 4
• Located Inside Crash Cage
14. Safe
The Fuel Tank
• 60 Gallon capacity
• Carbon Steel
• 2X the Required Thickness .
for ASME Certification
• 312 PSI Working Pressure
• Burst Pressure =
5X Working .
Pressure
15. Crash Test
• 4,000 lbs @ 40 MPH
• Angled Side and Rear Impact
• 220 PSI Tank Pressure
• CMVSS 301.1 Protocol
• No Leakage or No Pressure
Drop in 30 Minute Test
16. Propane: It’s Readily Available
• Most widely available alternative
fuel in the US with thousands of
fueling locations nationwide.
18. Fleet Savings Case Study
• CARTS is the second-largest
rural transit fleet in State of
Texas.
• Service area size:7,500 sq. mi
• Transports 350,000
passengers annually
• Annual transit bus mileage—
1.6 million miles
• Annual usage of propane –
about 150,000 gallons
• 33 propane transit buses
• Annual savings: $150,000
Source: CARTS & Railroad Commission of Texas
19. Propane Lawn Mowers
• Propane Lawn Mowers are
environmental-friendly
alternative to gasoline and
diesel mowers.
• Many of the Propane Lawn
Mower models today meet the
proposed 2012 EPA air
standards. Emitting
significantly fewer
hydrocarbons.
• Reduced opportunity for fuel
theft.
• This allows schools to mow on
OZONE ACTION DAYS.
20. Ferrellgas
• Founded in 1939
– Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas
– Listed on the NYSE - stock symbol FGP
• One of the largest retail marketers of propane in the U.S.
– Fleet of more than 4,000 vehicles and over 5,000 employees
– Top “Green Fleet” with over 1,000 propane powered vehicles
– Serving more than 1 million Customers
– Delivering more than 950,000,000 gallons annually
• Dedicated supply chain
• Ferrell North America (FNA)
• Comprehensive supply operations
• Fleet of 379 transport trucks and 167 rail cars
• Blue Rhino Division
• Largest LPG tank exchange company in the U.S.
• 40,000+ retail selling locations
21. Ferrellgas
• Safety
– Highest priority at Ferrellgas
– All field employees are extensively trained and held to the highest
possible standards
• Customer Care
– 24/7 access to customer care representatives
– Billing options to meet customer needs
• Technology
– Leader in the industry
– Hand held computers to record delivery statistics and signature
– Satellite tracking of delivery vehicles
– State-of-the-art scheduling and routing software
• Commitment
– Ferrellgas is an employee-owned company…your success is our
success!