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Vegetable Oil and Biofuel Flashcards

1
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What was a major catalyst for the resurgence of interest in biofuels in the 1970s?

A

The 1970s oil crisis

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2
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Which ancient civilization practice laid the groundwork for modern biofuel usage?

A

Early civilizations using plant-based oils for lamps

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3
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What type of biofuel was demonstrated at the Paris Exposition in 1900?

A

Vegetable oil

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4
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Who secured the first patent for a biodiesel production process?

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A Belgian inventor

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5
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What is the primary source of vegetable oil?

A

Oilseeds

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6
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Which process involves the reaction of hydrogen atoms with unsaturated fats and oils?

A

Hydrogenation

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7
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What are some examples of oilseed crops used for vegetable oil production?

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Cottonseed and sunflower seeds

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8
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What is biodiesel typically made from?

A

Vegetable oils and animal fats

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9
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Which equipment is used to extract oil from seeds in vegetable oil production?

A

Expeller presses

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10
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What is the main function of filters in the vegetable oil production process?

A

Removing impurities from extracted oil

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11
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What type of raw material is used for ethanol production in biofuels?

A

Sugars and starches

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12
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Which process in biofuel production involves breaking down biomass without oxygen
to make bio-oil?

A

Pyrolysis

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13
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What is the main byproduct of biodiesel production?

A

Glycerin

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14
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Which of the following is NOT a contemporary issue of vegetable oil?

A

High omega-3 fatty acid content

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15
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What is a significant environmental concern related to biofuels?

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Increased greenhouse gas emissions

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16
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Which equipment is used in biofuel production to grind biomass feedstocks?

A

Grinders and hammer mills

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17
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What is biogas primarily composed of?

A

Methane and carbon dioxide

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18
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Which oilseed is known for its low erucic acid content?

A

Canola

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19
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Which process in vegetable oil production involves heating and softening seeds?

A

Using cookers or steamers

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20
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What type of biofuel is produced through the fermentation of crops high in sugar?

A

Ethanol

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21
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What type of oil requires specially prepared vehicles for use?

A

Straight vegetable oil

22
Q

Which contemporary issue is associated with the use of food crops for biofuel
production?

A

Food vs. fuel debate

23
Q

Which process involves removing phosphatides from crude vegetable oils?

A

Degumming

24
Q

What is the main concern regarding the environmental impact of vegetable oil
production?

A

Deforestation

25
Q

Which oilseed crop is known for its high omega-6 fatty acid content?

A

Soybean

26
Q

Which byproduct of oil extraction can be used as livestock feed?

A

Oilseed meal

27
Q

Which step in vegetable oil production involves removing free fatty acids and
phosphatides?

A

Refining

28
Q

What is the typical use of biodiesel?

A

Fuel for diesel engines

29
Q

What type of plant is a significant source of bioethanol?

A

Sugarcane

30
Q

What environmental issue is linked to large-scale oil palm plantations?

A

Soil erosion

31
Q

Which technology is essential for converting biomass into liquid biofuels?

A

Gasification systems

32
Q

What is the purpose of winterisation in vegetable oil production?

A

Improving clarity and stability at low temperatures

33
Q

Which biofuel is produced through the anaerobic digestion of organic matter?

A

Biogas

34
Q

Which oilseed is specifically associated with the production of high-oleic oil?

A

Sunflower

35
Q

What is the main use of glycerin, a byproduct of biodiesel production?

A

In soap and cosmetic production

36
Q

What is the goal of the degumming process in oil refining?

A

Removing phosphatides and other impurities

37
Q

What is a major benefit of biodiesel compared to traditional diesel?

A

Reduced environmental impact

38
Q

What type of biofuel can be produced from algae?

A

Biodiesel

39
Q

Which oilseed is a significant source of omega-3 fatty acids?

A

Flaxseed

40
Q

What is the role of a distillation column in biofuel production?

A

Separating different components based on boiling points

41
Q

Which crop is a common source of biodiesel in the United States?

A

Soybean

42
Q

What is the main concern with the omega-6/omega-3 ratio in vegetable oils?

A

Nutritional imbalance

43
Q

What process can convert plant oils into biodiesel?

A

Transesterification

44
Q

Which byproduct of oil production can be used as a fertilizer?

A

Oilseed meal

45
Q

What is a major advantage of using algae for biofuel production?

A

Rapid growth rate

46
Q

What is the purpose of bleaching in vegetable oil refining?

A

Enhancing oil color and clarity

47
Q

Which biofuel can be directly used in diesel engines without modification?

A

Biodiesel

48
Q

What is the main feedstock for ethanol production in the United States?

A

Corn

49
Q

What environmental issue is linked to the excessive use of vegetable oils?

A

Water pollution

50
Q

Which process involves the use of heat and chemicals to break down biomass for
biofuel production?

A

Hydrolysis

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