Vegetable Oil and Biofuel Flashcards
What was a major catalyst for the resurgence of interest in biofuels in the 1970s?
The 1970s oil crisis
Which ancient civilization practice laid the groundwork for modern biofuel usage?
Early civilizations using plant-based oils for lamps
What type of biofuel was demonstrated at the Paris Exposition in 1900?
Vegetable oil
Who secured the first patent for a biodiesel production process?
A Belgian inventor
What is the primary source of vegetable oil?
Oilseeds
Which process involves the reaction of hydrogen atoms with unsaturated fats and oils?
Hydrogenation
What are some examples of oilseed crops used for vegetable oil production?
Cottonseed and sunflower seeds
What is biodiesel typically made from?
Vegetable oils and animal fats
Which equipment is used to extract oil from seeds in vegetable oil production?
Expeller presses
What is the main function of filters in the vegetable oil production process?
Removing impurities from extracted oil
What type of raw material is used for ethanol production in biofuels?
Sugars and starches
Which process in biofuel production involves breaking down biomass without oxygen
to make bio-oil?
Pyrolysis
What is the main byproduct of biodiesel production?
Glycerin
Which of the following is NOT a contemporary issue of vegetable oil?
High omega-3 fatty acid content
What is a significant environmental concern related to biofuels?
Increased greenhouse gas emissions
Which equipment is used in biofuel production to grind biomass feedstocks?
Grinders and hammer mills
What is biogas primarily composed of?
Methane and carbon dioxide
Which oilseed is known for its low erucic acid content?
Canola
Which process in vegetable oil production involves heating and softening seeds?
Using cookers or steamers
What type of biofuel is produced through the fermentation of crops high in sugar?
Ethanol