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How is synthetic oil made?
"Synthetic motor oil" is made from petrochemicals (petroleum distillates) that are altered to provide superior lubrication or endurance as compared to standard mineral oils. "Synthetic fuels" are created from fossil fuels (coal, gas, oil) or from biomass, using complex chemical reactions to create various molecular configurations. The earliest synfuels included methanol, and liquids made using coal gas and hydrogen.
What are some environmental reasons for using renewable energy instead of fossil fuels?
Lowers carbon emissions, reduces global warming, increases new eco jobs in the industries creating new technologies, thereby increasing growth.
What are two ways biomass can be used as an energy resource?
Biomass can be used as an energy resource through direct combustion to produce heat and electricity, commonly seen in power plants that burn organic materials like wood, agricultural residues, or waste. Additionally, biomass can be converted into biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, which can be used for transportation or blended with conventional fuels to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
What are the advantages of alternative fuels used in automobiles?
The primary advantage to alternative fuels such as biodiesel in automobiles is to lower harmful emissions into the atmosphere in the hopes of off-setting further damage to the ozone. Currently the biodiesel of choice, at least in the United States, is ethanol derived from corn. There are two affective faults with the current system and crop of choice, first is the amount of ethanol derived from corn is minimal compared to alternative crops such as water based algae. This has a subproblem rooted in that the amount of space necessary to grow the corn to produce sufficient amounts of ethanol is staggering. Secondly, the amount of machinery and vehicles using gasoline or standard diesel in the process of allocating the ethanol from the corn far offsets the benefits of using the ethanol to begin with. Side note - the performance of vehicles on biodiesel is similar to that of standard diesel.
What sources of energy are most damaging to the environment?
Fossil fuels.
Why add methanol to petrol?
Methanol is often added to petrol as a way to increase the overall octane rating of the fuel, which can improve engine performance and efficiency. Additionally, methanol blending can help reduce harmful emissions and support the use of renewable fuels.
What are the enviromental effects of using ethanol methanol and propanol as a fuel?
Ethanol, methanol and proponal are all alcohol based fuels. These fuels are good for the environment because they are slower burning fuels, which make it easier to gain energy from. These fuels also do not need fossil fuels to be created, they can be derived from water and carbon dioxide.
Tick mark the alternative fuels?
methanol compressed natural gas
Which is the better fuel if it changed mass Wood methanol or ethanol?
all fuels are better
Can you give few examples of low cost fuels?
some of the low cost fuels are bio ethanol,bio methanol,cellulose bio mass etc.
Difference between alternative and fossil fuels?
Alternative fuels are renewable and produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels, such as gasoline and coal, which are non-renewable and contribute significantly to air pollution and climate change. Examples of alternative fuels include biofuels, hydrogen, and electricity. Overall, alternative fuels are considered more sustainable and environmentally friendly than fossil fuels.
What are some positives about wind power?
It doesn't use fossil fuels and there are no emissions.
How are methanol and ethanol made...Bio fuels?
Yeasts eat sugars in anaerobic conditions and produce alcohols as a waste product.
What does ethanol and methanol have in common?
Ethanol and methanol are both types of alcohol with similar chemical structures. They are commonly used as solvents, fuels, and disinfectants. However, they have different toxicities, with methanol being more toxic than ethanol when ingested.
Why hasn't the US switched from fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are cheaper than renewable fuels because there is not yet any price on carbon dioxide emissions.
How can carbon dioxide be used as a fuel?
Carbon dioxide can be used as a fuel source through a process called carbon capture and utilization (CCU). This involves capturing carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes or directly from the atmosphere, and then converting it into fuels such as synthetic natural gas, methanol, or ethanol. These fuels can then be used to power vehicles or generate electricity, helping to reduce overall emissions of greenhouse gases.
How much of the worlds carbon dioxide emission does is the US responsible for by burning fossil fuels?
The US is responsible for around 15% of the world's carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels. This makes it one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions.
