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Biofuels
Biofuels
Presented By:
Ramkrishna Suthar
GCT/SL/14/4113
SUMMARY
1. Definition of Biofuels
2. Types of Biofuels
3. Characteristics of Biofuels
DEFINITION OF BIOFUELS
Biofuels are liquid fuels, which are made from a variety of
sources of biomass:
plant materials
types of crops
recycled or waste vegetable oils
TYPES OF BIOFUELS
The two main biofuels are:
1. Bioethanol, as a substitute or additive for
petrol;
2. Biodiesel, as a substitute for diesel;
BIODIESEL
BIODIESEL
Biodiesel is a general name for methyl esters from
organic feedstock.
Biodiesel can be made from a wide range of vegetable
oils:
sunflower
palm oil
soyabeen
recycled cooking oils
USE OF BIODIESEL
Biodiesel can be used pure or
blended.
Biodiesel is biodegradable
BIOETHANOL
Bioethanol is a alcohol produced from the fermentation
of:
sugarcane and corn: Brazil and USA
sugar beet or wheat: Europe, mainly Spain, Poland
and France are the main producers
cellulosic materials (agricultural and wood wastes) and
separated domestic wastes
BIOETHANOL
A 5% blend of Bioethanol does not require
vehicle modifications, nor affects manufacturers
warranty.
Substitute for MTBE in petrol (octane enhancer)
Flexible Fuelled Vehicles, FFV, can use higher
concentrations of bioethanol
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