Biofuels Flashcards
1
Q
Major Steps in Ethanol Production
A
- Breakdown of Carbon Source
- Fermentation
- Cell Mass Separated by centrifugation or sedimentation
- Disillation to Concentrate
2
Q
Major Steps in Butanol Production
A
ABE Fermentation
Immobilized cultures
3
Q
Why is Butanol better than ethanol?
A
Butanol has higher volumetric energy
Butanol takes less energy to purify
Butanol can be shipped trought pipes
4
Q
Biomethane and Biohydrogen Production Issues
A
Costs
Demand
Environment Impact
Too Complex
