Comparing liquid-fuel costs: grain alcohol versus sunflower oil

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Am. J. Agric. Econ.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/1240507· OSTI ID:5046575

Reining, R C ^[1]; Tyner, W E

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1. VITA, Washington, DC

This paper compares the technical and economic feasibility of small-scale production of fuel grade grain alcohol with sunflower oil. Three scales of ethanol and sunflower oil production are modeled, and sensitivity analysis is conducted for various operating conditions and costs. The general conclusion is that sunflower oil costs lass to produce than 'Lcohol. Government subsidies for alcohol, but not sunflower oil, could cause adoption of more expensive alcohol in place of cheaper sunflower oil. However, neither sunflower oil nor alcohol are competitive with diesel fuel. 7 references, 6 tables

• OSTI ID: 5046575
• Journal Information: Am. J. Agric. Econ.; (United States), Vol. 65:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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