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| Solutions for improved biodiesel |
Patrick Merlin, Albemarle
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2007 / Biofuels |
Use of antioxidants can help meet the DIN EN 14214 European standard and other requirements for biodiesel oxidation stability.
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| Bioethers impact on the gasoline pool |
Kerry Rock and Maurice Korpelshoek, CDTech
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2007 / Biofuels |
Benefits of producing bioethers compared to blending bioethanol are examined for the total European gasoline pool. The result of maximising ethanol use in the pool via etherification is evaluated. Economics for optimum biofuels operation are presented.
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| The evolution of biodiesel |
Adrienne M Blume and Amy K Hearn, Hydrocarbon Publishing Company
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2007 / Biofuels |
The expanding market presence and the breakthrough of refiners into the biodiesel sector are discussed along with commercialised and emerging production technologies.
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| Evaluating biodiesel catalysts |
Adam Khan, University of Brisbane
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2007 / Biofuels |
This project follows on from previous work into biodiesel and is directed towards the kinetics and catalyst development. The focus is on continuous reactor developments in biodiesel production from a variety of fatty acid feedstocks.
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| Model predictive control in biofuels production |
Michael Tay, Pavilion Technologies Inc
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2007 / Biofuels |
Developing strategies to capitalise on rapidly growing market demands for alternative fuels, such as biofuels, calls for technology capable of delivering immediate and measurable results, as discussed in the following case study.
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| Increasing biodiesel production |
Paulo Roberto Costa, Petrobras
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2007 / Biofuels |
As part of its renewable fuels programme, Brazil's need for increased diesel production will be met by a new biodiesel process intregrated into refinery hydrotreating units. The process provides high conversion yields using agricultural feedstocks.
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| Elemental analysis of biofuels |
Dirk Wissmann and Olaf Schulz, Spectro Analytical Instruments
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2007 / Biofuels |
An area of interest for the industry is the implementation of a good quality control protocol for measuring bioalcohols. Cost-effective analytical tools ensure control of undesirable levels of key elemenets that can lead to problems, such as corrosion.
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| Refining biofuels |
Rene G Gonzalez, PTQ
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2007 / Biofuels |
Over the next few years, biofuels production will be more closely integrated with certain refinery operations. Advantages and disadvantages of introducing biofuels into the refined product market are discussed, along with the evolving technology.
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