Biomass Fuels

Agee

Agee

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A freind of mine that works in the Department of Energy sent this my way...

An article that captures the current debate (advantages, potential, etc) over the technical feasability, potential for business success and profitability of biomass-derived fuels vs. petroleum-derived fuels.
Story in Science News On Line:

http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20051001/bob10.asp
 
cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
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I'd be happy to discuss this if you could first explain all of it to me so that I can understand it. :bubble:
 
jazz lady

jazz lady

~*~ Rara Avis ~*~
PREMO Member
Airgasm said:
A freind of mine that works in the Department of Energy sent this my way...

An article that captures the current debate (advantages, potential, etc) over the technical feasability, potential for business success and profitability of biomass-derived fuels vs. petroleum-derived fuels.
Story in Science News On Line:

http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20051001/bob10.asp
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:yay: Very interesting article. It's similar to one that National Geographic published a couple of months ago. I remember discussing it with some others here including Triggerfish awhile back. I'll have to see if I can find it.
 
Lenny

Lenny

Lovin' being Texican
This is interesting. Today, while stuck in traffic I daydreamed that Jane Fonda came through SOMD in her biomass-powered tour bus. I thought it would be great to toss a bucket of pig shiat on the bus to help her on her way. Or how about in the fuel tank?
 
Agee

Agee

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Lenny said:
This is interesting. Today, while stuck in traffic I daydreamed that Jane Fonda came through SOMD in her biomass-powered tour bus. I thought it would be great to toss a bucket of pig shiat on the bus to help her on her way. Or how about in the fuel tank?
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No need, she's full of it already :jet:
 
jazz lady

jazz lady

~*~ Rara Avis ~*~
PREMO Member
Finally read the article in depth. Very interesting:

Green fuels produce lower emissions of greenhouse gases and atmospheric pollutants than does gasoline. But corn grain–derived biofuel has its downsides. Its critics point to the high energy costs associated with corn farming and environmental impacts such as fertilizer pollution and soil erosion.

Using waste plant material instead of corn grain to produce ethanol and other green fuels may sidestep these problems. Annual U.S. accumulation of agricultural detritus such as cornhusks, switchgrass, and wood chips—collectively known as cellulosic biomass—measures nearly a billion tons per year. A study of biofuels released by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) last July reports that biomass fuels from such sources could supply as much as 30 percent of the nation's fuel needs by 2050.
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Thinking outside of the box and using something that is already a waste product without adding additional pollutants is a definite advantage. Also, they've drastically cut the processing costs to make it much more economically feasible. :yay:

We definitely need to be looking at alternative fuels as oil is a limited supply and as a method to release the stranglehold OPEC has over the US. I hope the research continues and someday soon this will be a viable alternative.
 
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