Ethanol and biofuels : production, standards and potential /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Leland, Wesley P.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Science Publishers, ©2009.
Colección:Renewable energy: research, development and policies
Temas:
Alcohol as fuel > United States.
Biomass energy > United States.
Renewable energy sources > United States.
Alcool (Combustible) > États-Unis.
Bioénergie > États-Unis.
Énergies renouvelables > États-Unis.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Chemical & Biochemical.
Alcohol as fuel
Biomass energy
Renewable energy sources
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Ethanol and Biofuels: Production, Standards and Potential; Contents; Preface; Renewable Energy: Background and Issues for the 110th Congress; Abstract; Introduction; History and Background; Budget and Funding Issues; Tax Credit Issues; Regulatory Issues; Renewable Fuels and Energy Security; Climate Change; Legislation; References; Fuel Ethanol: Background and Public Policy Issues; Abstract; Introduction; Ethanol Basics; Ethanol and the Agricultural Economy; Ethanol Refining and Production; Fuel Consumption; Development of Cellulosic Feedstocks; Economic Effects; Air Quality.
  • Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas EmissionsPolicy Concerns and Congressional Activity; Conclusion; References; Ethanol and Other Biofuels: Potential for U.S.-Brazil Energy Cooperation; Abstract; Introduction; Biofuels: A Definition; Biofuels: A Potential Solution to Latin America's Oil Dependency?; Brazil and the United States: Hemispheric Leaders in Ethanol Production; U.S.-Brazilian Memorandum of Understanding on Biofuels; Policy Considerations; Congressional Action; Outlook; References; Selected Issues Related to an Expansion of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS); Abstract; Introduction.
  • The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)Potential Issues with an Expanded RFS; Conclusion; References; ""Boutique Fuels"" and Reformulated Gasoline: Harmonization of Fuel Standards; Abstract; Introduction; Standards; Harmonizing Gasoline Standards; Congressional Action; Conclusion; References; Ethanol and Biofuels: Agriculture, Infrastructure, and Market Constraints Related to Expanded Production; Abstract; Introduction; Issues with Corn-Based Ethanol Supply; Sugar Ethanol; Biodiesel; Cellulosic Biofuels; Conclusion; References; Index.

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