Ethanol-smarter, cleaner, effective
Michaela Jewett
Ethanol Plant
Map of Ethanol Station Locations
Ethanol Filling Station
How does ethanol work?
Ethanol helps keep engines clean, cooler temperature, and it burns well because it has oxygen molecules- oxygen molecules in the ethanol join with the oxygen in the air which helps it burn completely.
What is the cost of ethanol?
What material is required for ethanol?
Any materials containing cellulose (straw/corn) are split in half by enzymes which then makes sugar. The sugar is then produced into ethanol.
What maintenance and longevity of ethanol?
Ethanol plants shut down 2 times a year for a cleaning and modification services. Also ethanol has a life of 3 months, but you want to replace it every 2-3 weeks, so you don’t ruin your engine.
What are uses of ethanol?
Used for perfumes, flavoring in drugs and medicines, and fuel.
What are the benefits of ethanol?
1. Cleaner air
2. Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions
3. Better performance
4. Lower petroleum usage
Disclaimer
Sources
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/pdfs/basics/jtb_ethanol.pdf (What is Ethanol?0
http://fuelfix.com/blog/2011/05/13/corn-based-ethanol-the-real-cost/ (What is the cost?)
http://www.industry.usa.siemens.com/topics/us/en/renewablefuelschem/ethanol/process/raw-materials-processing/pages/ethanol-raw-materials-processing.aspx (Materials needed?)
http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/science/ethanol-uses.html (Uses?)
http://www.hydro-klean.com/ProjectLibrary/EthanolPlantMaintenance/ (Maintenance?)
http://www.fuel-testers.com/expiration_of_ethanol_gas.html (Longevity?)
http://sugarcane.org/sugarcane-products/ethanol (Pros)
http://greenthefuture.com/ETHANOL_PROSCONS.html (disclaimer)
http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/images/2012.04.30/big%20of%20Ethanol_station_map.png (Filling Map)
http://ethanolproducer.com/uploads/posts/web/2011/08/13142870891774.jpg (Filling Station)