Should we take alcohol fuels seriously

Journal Article · Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5048537

The world's future energy security calls for a variety of fuels, in which alcohol fuels will have a place. This article highlights AIChE's report on alcohol fuels and maintains that certain guidelines should be followed to develop a sound long-term program. These are: (1) reliable and renewable or abundantly available domestic energy sources and feedstocks; (2) the production method must result in a positive energy balance; (3) there must be no adverse effects on the food supply or degradation of farm-land quality; (4) environmental, public health and safety impacts must be acceptable. Based on these guidelines it is recommended that alcohol fuels from cellulose and coal should be given high priority.

• OSTI ID: 5048537
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States), Vol. 60:9
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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