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For many people, the mention of biomass as a fuel source was a new concept. Little did they realize they have already been putting it into their cars.  Nope, that isn’t your dad’s gas anymore.

There are Plants in My Gasoline?

In his State of the Union speech, President Bush made much of the alternative fuel sources available these days. While he should be commended for promoting their use Read the rest of this entry »

In 2009 the average, American household spent $2,200 annually on energy; and approximately half of that money was for heating and cooling. However, washing clothes in cold water saves money because up to 90% of the cost of washing clothes comes from heating water. Changing the thermostat by a degree for 8 hours a day – while homeowners are at work or asleep – saves 2% on heating or cooling. Sealing electric outlets in exterior w Read the rest of this entry »

Earthpump, Now Dubbed, The Deregulation Pump

 Deregulation of the oil downstream sector would contribute positively to the development of the sector, initially there will be price increase as feared but eventually, there will be competition for sales among the various firms that will eventually force down prices to attract customers which will also see a drop in fuel scarcity in the country.

 Deregulation is the Read the rest of this entry »

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Summary

“The Future of the South and Central America Oil M Read the rest of this entry »

Chemistry

Structure of ethanol molecule. All bonds are single bonds

Glucose (a simple sugar) is created in the plant by photosynthesis.

6 CO2 + 6 H2O + light C6H12O6 + 6 O2

During ethanol fermentation, glucose is decomposed into ethanol and carbon dioxide.

C6H12O6 2 C2H5OH+ 2 CO2 + heat

During combustion ethanol reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and heat:

C2H5OH + 3 O2 2 Read the rest of this entry »