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Alternative Energy From Bio-Fuels

Bio-fuels come and are used with organic biological masses. This can include fuels that derive from
alcohol, as well as gases and oils. Some of them are used in cars and other engines that are
combustible. It has potential to be a renewable
type of energy that could be an alternative to our
current energy crisis. Many experts and environ-
mentalists believe that there needs to be drastic
changes in how we live so that we protect our
environment.

Various fuels have potential to be used such as
corn and sugar to make ethanol. They are grown
all over the world. Gasoline is made with ethanol
and other products and is then mixed with gas to
raise the amount of octane so, that it is cleaner.

Methanol can also be used in gasoline but is
does not burn as well as ethanol. It can be
dangerous in high doses and it can be harmful
to the environment. It can be explosive. Despite
this, it is still being considered as a potential
resource for energy.

There are other alternatives being explored such as vegetable oil. Can you imagine? Bio-diesel is
actually a vegetable based energy which comes from plants. It is much more complicated then
traditional vegetable oil however, they do have similar qualities. Scientists are beginning to explore its
potential uses such as using this type of fuel in mass quantities. It is made by a process called
transesterification which separates the fat from the oil. Europe currently sells this type of fuel.

It is much cleaner and is biodegradable. Long term, this type of fuel may block fuel injectors so, if you
use it, it may need to be cleaned out on a regular basis. It can also be used as a heating mechanism
also and to make heat in commercial boilers.

Biodisel does not release toxic gases, so it is a cleaner and is a safe fuel. Ii has passed testing for the
government’s Clean Air Act.

There are some issues with bio diesel fuel because it does not react well in cold climates. It also may
cause wax crystals to form which clog fuel lines. So cars that are driven in cold climates will have more
problems than those running on petroleum gasoline.

At least, scientists are beginning to look to alternative ways of heating homes, keeping cars running
and alternative forms of energy. Hopefully, in the future this will reduce the cost to run a car and to
keep our homes heated.

You would hope that with the amount of scientists
and experts working on these complex problems
we will move further ahead soon.

There are no special units for storage needed for
bio-diesel so it can be used in conjunction with,
or separately from other gases. It does not
require major modifications to use it.

The downside to growing the resources for bio-
fuel is the fact that our ability to feed an ever-
expanding world population comes under threat.
Especially with the mass destruction of our rain
forests which act as mother natures 'biosphere'
for all biological life on this planet.

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