Biomass energy for Hawaii

Conference · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Pet. Chem., Prepr.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6782129

Murata, D

The possibility of producing ethanol for use in motor fuel from molasses containing 31% sucrose and 24% invert sugars was evaluated in a pilot program at the currently idle 3600 proof-gal/day rum factory next to the Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co.'s Puunene factory by a standard fermentation process yielding 73 gal of 95% ethanol per ton of molasses as well as by-product liquid stillage and yeast. The indicated production cost of $1.26/gal is higher than the actual value of alcohol used as a component of unleaded motor fuel, even without considering associated blending, transporting, and marketing costs.

• Research Organization: Hawaii Energy Off.
• OSTI ID: 6782129
• Report Number(s): CONF-790415-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Pet. Chem., Prepr.; (United States) Journal Volume: 24:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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