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ERU 12 Biofuels
ERU 12 Biofuels
Biobutanol Biodiesel
Biogas
Bioethanol
Bioethanol is produced by the fermentation of
carbohydrate rich source which includes sugar
cane, sugar beet, corn etc
It is colorless and clear liquid
One of the widely used alternative automotive
fuel in the world
Ad-Disadvantages of Bioethanol
Advantages Disadvantages
Ethanol is a renewable resource Large amounts leading to problems
such as soil erosion, deforestation.
Ethanol burns more cleanly in air than Typical current engines would require
petroleum modification
• Railway usage
• Aircraft use
• As a heating oil
• Cleaning oil spills
• Biodiesel in generators
• Vehicles
Advantages-Disadvantages of Biodiesel
Nitrogen 0–10
Hydrogen 0–1
Hydrogen sulfide 0–3
Oxygen 0–2
Biogas
• Biogas is a fuel used as domestic purpose
• Obtained from cow manure, fruit and
vegetable waste
• Lighting
• Renewable
• Reduce Greenhouse Gases
• Economic Security
• Easy to Source
• Lower level of Pollution
Disadvantages of Biofuel