The path to a hydrogen economy


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Costs and Benefits of a Biomass-to-Ethanol Production Industry in California


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As part of an effort to evaluate options for the replacement of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in gasoline, this report is on the economic costs & benefits of a biomass-to-ethanol prod'n. industry (BEPI). Focuses on woody biomass (containing cellulose rather than starch) because of the large amount of material available. Ethanol plants based on the conversion of cellulose to ethanol could be economically viable; however, they face challenges, which are discussed in detail. Compares the cost of state support for an BEPI compared to the potential benefits, & addresses impacts on fuel prices & impacts on rice straw burning. Info. on environmental & energy impacts. Tables.










NASA SP-7500


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Fuel from Farms


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Decision to produce; Markets and uses; Market assessment; Prodution potential; Equipment selection; Financial requirements; Decision and planning workssheets; Basic ethanol production; Preparation of feedstocks, Fermentation; Distillation; Types of feedstocks; Coproduct yields; Agronomic considerations; Plant design; Overall plant considerations; Process control; Representative ethanol plant; Maintenance checklist; Business plan; Analysis of financial requirements; Organizational form; Financing; Case study; Summary of legislation; Bureau of alcohol, tabacco, and firearms permit information; Enviromental considerations.