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Why is algae being made into a fuel what is the problem with normal fuel?
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∙ 13y ago
At this moment there is no algae fuel production on significant scale, to expensive, to low energy returned on energy invested. . Algae potential because it is the fastest growing feedstock. Normal fuel sources, especially oil will be exhausted at a certain moment and then replacement is required to sustain our modern industry.
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What is algae in the fuel?
It is an algae that grows in a diesel fuel tank. It can plug up a fuel filter in no time.
What do you put in a diesel for the bacteria?
There are fuel conditioners available to treat the algae problem you may have in the diesel tank. Check with your local auto parts store.
Your 91 deville loses power and starts bogging out at 60mph or more what could cause this to happen?
I would start with the fuel filter being clogged. Sounds like a fuel problem to me I would start with the fuel filter being clogged. Sounds like a fuel problem to me
Vw golf Engine cuts out at traffic lights?
Had this problem on a 1.4 se 1996. Seemed to be cured by the fuel idler valve being cleaned out. Had this problem on a 1.4 se 1996. Seemed to be cured by the fuel idler valve being cleaned out. Had this problem on a 1.4 se 1996. Seemed to be cured by the fuel idler valve being cleaned out.
Which branch of botany deals with algae?
Phycology is the study of algae. Some engineers look at algae as a source of biomass for fuel. Amazingly there are over 2,000 types of algae.
Can algae grow in diesel fuel?
No. Algae need sunlight to grow. Old truck drivers and uninformed people will insist they are growing algae in their fuel tanks. Most of the time it's a microbial colony growing between the water contaminated tank and the diesel fuel.
How would it affect the world if there was no fuel?
Well they had this idea to make fuel out of algae but they are working on it . :)
Is it normal for fuel pump to made a noise while running in a 1999 Chevy Tahoe?
YES it is. GM had a problem with the fuel pumps making noise and still does.
Your car had lost power stalls and jumps while its being driven and will lose power completely while its being driven?
Could be a fuel problem, dirt, water, clogged fuel filter,- electrical problem, plug wires or boots, distributer etc.
What are the advantages of algae to the economy?
A scientist estimated that algae could produce 120000L of fuel compared with 6000L of palm oil plants.
What fuel problems can a diesel vehicle have?
Water in fuel tank, dirt/rust in fuel tank, algae in fuel tank, plugged/dirty fuel filter, dirty fuel injectors,
Volvo 850 starts but then shuts off?
Normal just alittle problem with your engine or your fuel tank go to the Jiffy lube and ask them about it if you don't check the engine or fuel tank.
