Potential role of the distilling industry in supplying ethanol fuel
The role that the distilled spirits industry could play in supplying fermentation-derived ethanol as an alternative transportation fuel is assessed. The main characteristics of this complex industry are reviewed, and the near-term potential for expanded production is evaluated. A description of the fermentation processes that are used to make ethanol from various renewable raw materials is given. The several segments of the distilling industry, especially the Kentucky distilleries and Midwest large-scale alcohol producers, are reviewed as to their major features. Based on telephone interviews and plant visits, the major findings of the study are presented, particularly the capability of the industry to produce anhydrous ethanol for use in alcohol-gasoline blends.
- Research Organization:
- Aerospace Corp., El Segundo, CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-78CS52184
- OSTI ID:
- 6008861
- Report Number(s):
- SAN-2184-T1; ON: DE83013457
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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