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Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Alternatives

Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Alternatives. Kendall Hamm and Emily Huneycutt. Combustion. - typically used in internal combustion engines. - creates a force (through combustion) that turns a turbine, piston, etc. to generate movement within the engine . Machinery and Processes.

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Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Alternatives

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  1. Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Alternatives Kendall Hamm and Emily Huneycutt

  2. Combustion - typically used in internal combustion engines. - creates a force (through combustion) that turns a turbine, piston, etc. to generate movement within the engine

  3. Machinery and Processes -ethanol is most commonly collected from corn but can hypothetically be a product of the fermentation of any grain. - the grain is 1. collected. 2. milled down (crushed). 3. cooked (with yeast to promote enzyme growth). 4. this cooked down grain is then liquefied and solids are removed. 5. the liquefied grain is then fermented over several days. 6. the final step is distilling the alcohol to the correct level depending on its final destination as a fuel. -methanol is created through a similar process (methanol is not as commonly used in the US) 1. after fermentation has occurred the alcohol undergoes desulphurization to remove sulphur impurities and water. 2. the alcohol then is synthesised through compression which separates a mixture of about 68% methanol 31% water out. 3. the final step is distillation.

  4. Energy Efficiency Ratio Ethanol- 31.1 MJ/kg 84,600 BTU/US gallon Methanol- 19.9 MJ/kg 64,600 BTU/US gallon (a dish of ethanol aflame)

  5. Where? -Methanol: Substitute for liquid transportation fuel, used in the making of adhesives, antifreeze, and cooking applications,as well as the making of some dyes. -Ethanol: Used in perfumes, explosives, fuel, paints, and adhesives

  6. Problems & Solutions Methanol: -Problem: The combustion of methanol results in substantial emissions which are possible human carcinogens and causes of ozone smog -Solution: This problem cannot necessarily be mitigated unless scientists find a way to clean the methanol and free it of carcinogens Ethanol: -Problem: The production of ethanol takes more energy than the fuel itself generates and requires a large amount of land for production -Solution: Create a more efficient way of producing ethanol that uses less land

  7. Advantages vs. Disadvantages

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