Alternative types of fuel. ethanol? Biodiesel blends are indicated by the abbreviation Bxx, where...

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Alternative types of fuel

Transcript of Alternative types of fuel. ethanol? Biodiesel blends are indicated by the abbreviation Bxx, where...

Page 1: Alternative types of fuel. ethanol? Biodiesel blends are indicated by the abbreviation Bxx, where "xx" is the percentage of biodiesel in the mixture.

Alternative types of fuel

Page 2: Alternative types of fuel. ethanol? Biodiesel blends are indicated by the abbreviation Bxx, where "xx" is the percentage of biodiesel in the mixture.

ethanol?

Biodiesel blends are indicated by the abbreviation Bxx, where "xx" is the percentage of biodiesel in the mixture. B20 fuel is 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent standard fuel.

simple:corn + ferments

made from any plant carbohydrates

Page 3: Alternative types of fuel. ethanol? Biodiesel blends are indicated by the abbreviation Bxx, where "xx" is the percentage of biodiesel in the mixture.

Biodiesel sources contain fat.

per gallon

Older diesel Mercedes are popular for running on biodiesel.

Can be used in most diesel engines

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Further distance –lower ratio

corrosive

less fertilizer

no drought

land depletion

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Byproducts: ONLY heat & water

60% efficiency

evaporates rapidly

energy to liquefy

asphyxiate warning!

easy to ignite