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Researchers propose CO2 recycling to improve Fischer-Tropsch GTL efficiency and reduce total CO2 emissions

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Thanks to the improved exploring, boring, and retrieving skills, the extremely abundant nontraditional natural gas resources such as shale gas and coal-bed methane are recently being discovered and utilized. T synthesis catalysts are beneficial for CO 2 conversion. CO 2 /MJ F-T product for the conventional processes. T synthesis units.

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Study finds autothermal reforming with WGS reactor preferred option for on-board reforming of biodiesel and bioethanol

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The paper by Stefan Martin and Antje Wörner, published online in the Journal of Power Sources , investigated steam reforming (SR) and autothermal reforming (ATR) options for the on-board conversion of bioethanol and biodiesel using the simulation tool Aspen Plus, with a special emphasis on thermal heat integration.

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Study explores energy balance of Fischer-Tropsch diesel via autothermal reforming of pyrolysis oil from biomass residue; spreadsheet offered as tool

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Modelled process for the conversion of biomass into liquid transportation fuel. The estimated energy efficiencies computed with the spreadsheet are comparable to those obtained with Aspen software. Resources. Rosse (2011) Conversion of Residual Biomass into Liquid Transportation Fuel: An Energy Analysis. Click to enlarge.

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NREL report estimates gasoline produced from biomass could cost about the same as ethanol

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per liter), respectively.the results from this preliminary evaluation indicate great potential for producing gasoline from biomass via thermochemical biomass conversion to syngas and the MTG process, and thus warrant a more detailed study. The steam cycle is integrated with the biomass conversion and MTG processes. per gallon ($0.41

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EPA Proposes New Regulations for Renewable Fuel Standard to Implement Requirements of EISA; GHG Reduction and Indirect Land Use Change Effects Included

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EPA said that it worked closely with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regarding their development of transportation fuels lifecycle GHG impacts and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The peer review is looking at the issues that have gotten the most attention. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. Preamble to the NPRM.

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