Ethonal Flashcards
1
Q
PROS OF ETHANOL FROM SUGAR
A
Sugar is renewable
Takes in CO2 when it grows
Low energy process
2
Q
CONS OF ETHANOL
A
Slow
Produces little alcohol
Batch process
3
Q
PROS OF ETHANOL FROM ETHENE AND STEAM
A
Fast
Makes 100% alcohol
Continuous process
4
Q
CONS OF ETHANOL FROM ETHENE AND STEAM
A
Comes from crude oil and is non renewable
High energy process
5
Q
WHAT IS ETHANOL
A
A biofuel made from sugar by fermentation using yeast