Abstract
This study has been carried out with the purpose of describing some future possibilities for the utilization of biofuel based methanol and ethanol as fuels. When utilized as fuels in engines, gas turbines or boilers, methanol and ethanol give good and environmentally sound combustion performance resulting in less emissions of nitrogen oxides and unburnt mutagenous species than conventional fuels like gasoline or oils. Possible sulphur and dust/ash produced from the raw material is taken care of within the manufacturing process. If biofuels are used as a raw material, the net emissions of carbon dioxide will also be eliminated. The high degree of refinement makes alcohol fuels much more expensive than e.g. natural gas, oils or solid fuels. Methanol and ethanol produced from wood fuels cost at least about 0.40 SEK/kWh delivered to the consumer if the price of the raw material is about 0.10 SEK/kWh. Ethanol produced from cereals costs about 0.60 SEK/kWh and the potential for production in Sweden will be limited by the market for byproducts (feed) to maximum 150000 m{sup 3}/year. (All costs and prices are without taxes). Alcohol fuels may be competitive mainly for utilization in vehicles. Introduction of biofuel based vehicle fuels would mean that
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Ekstroem, C;
[1]
Stroem, E;
Bengtsson, A;
[2]
Brandberg, Aa
[3]
- Vattenfall Utveckling AB, Vaellingby (Sweden)
- Vattenfall Energisystem AB, Vaellingby (Sweden)
- Ecotraffic AB, Stockholm (Sweden)
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Ekstroem, C, Stroem, E, Bengtsson, A, and Brandberg, Aa.
Biofuel based methanol and ethanol as fuels - a survey study; Biobraenslebaserad metanol och etanol som braensle - oeversiktlig studie.
Sweden: N. p.,
1991.
Web.
Ekstroem, C, Stroem, E, Bengtsson, A, & Brandberg, Aa.
Biofuel based methanol and ethanol as fuels - a survey study; Biobraenslebaserad metanol och etanol som braensle - oeversiktlig studie.
Sweden.
Ekstroem, C, Stroem, E, Bengtsson, A, and Brandberg, Aa.
1991.
"Biofuel based methanol and ethanol as fuels - a survey study; Biobraenslebaserad metanol och etanol som braensle - oeversiktlig studie."
Sweden.
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title = {Biofuel based methanol and ethanol as fuels - a survey study; Biobraenslebaserad metanol och etanol som braensle - oeversiktlig studie}
author = {Ekstroem, C, Stroem, E, Bengtsson, A, and Brandberg, Aa}
abstractNote = {This study has been carried out with the purpose of describing some future possibilities for the utilization of biofuel based methanol and ethanol as fuels. When utilized as fuels in engines, gas turbines or boilers, methanol and ethanol give good and environmentally sound combustion performance resulting in less emissions of nitrogen oxides and unburnt mutagenous species than conventional fuels like gasoline or oils. Possible sulphur and dust/ash produced from the raw material is taken care of within the manufacturing process. If biofuels are used as a raw material, the net emissions of carbon dioxide will also be eliminated. The high degree of refinement makes alcohol fuels much more expensive than e.g. natural gas, oils or solid fuels. Methanol and ethanol produced from wood fuels cost at least about 0.40 SEK/kWh delivered to the consumer if the price of the raw material is about 0.10 SEK/kWh. Ethanol produced from cereals costs about 0.60 SEK/kWh and the potential for production in Sweden will be limited by the market for byproducts (feed) to maximum 150000 m{sup 3}/year. (All costs and prices are without taxes). Alcohol fuels may be competitive mainly for utilization in vehicles. Introduction of biofuel based vehicle fuels would mean that the transportation sector will compete in terms of biomass utilization. The fuel costs relative to gasoline/diesel oils have been estimated to about 1.5-2/2-3 for ethanol and methanol from wood fuels. Possible driving forces for an introduction of alcohol vehicle fuels in Sweden are very stringent environmental restrictions/fees and/or tax credits for the desired fuels. 54 refs., 10 figs., 15 tabs.}
place = {Sweden}
year = {1991}
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title = {Biofuel based methanol and ethanol as fuels - a survey study; Biobraenslebaserad metanol och etanol som braensle - oeversiktlig studie}
author = {Ekstroem, C, Stroem, E, Bengtsson, A, and Brandberg, Aa}
abstractNote = {This study has been carried out with the purpose of describing some future possibilities for the utilization of biofuel based methanol and ethanol as fuels. When utilized as fuels in engines, gas turbines or boilers, methanol and ethanol give good and environmentally sound combustion performance resulting in less emissions of nitrogen oxides and unburnt mutagenous species than conventional fuels like gasoline or oils. Possible sulphur and dust/ash produced from the raw material is taken care of within the manufacturing process. If biofuels are used as a raw material, the net emissions of carbon dioxide will also be eliminated. The high degree of refinement makes alcohol fuels much more expensive than e.g. natural gas, oils or solid fuels. Methanol and ethanol produced from wood fuels cost at least about 0.40 SEK/kWh delivered to the consumer if the price of the raw material is about 0.10 SEK/kWh. Ethanol produced from cereals costs about 0.60 SEK/kWh and the potential for production in Sweden will be limited by the market for byproducts (feed) to maximum 150000 m{sup 3}/year. (All costs and prices are without taxes). Alcohol fuels may be competitive mainly for utilization in vehicles. Introduction of biofuel based vehicle fuels would mean that the transportation sector will compete in terms of biomass utilization. The fuel costs relative to gasoline/diesel oils have been estimated to about 1.5-2/2-3 for ethanol and methanol from wood fuels. Possible driving forces for an introduction of alcohol vehicle fuels in Sweden are very stringent environmental restrictions/fees and/or tax credits for the desired fuels. 54 refs., 10 figs., 15 tabs.}
place = {Sweden}
year = {1991}
month = {Nov}
}