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Unit Three: Biofuels Flashcards

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How can fuels be made?

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By fermentation of natural products

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What is fermentation?

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When bacteria or yeast break down sugars by anaerobic respiration

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How is ethanol made?

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By anaerobic fermentation of sugar:

glucose—>ethanol + carbon dioxide + energy

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How is biogas made?

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By anaerobic fermentation of waste material

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Two biogas generators:

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Batch generators and continuous generators

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