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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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They incorporated the material and energy balance for the study into an Excel spreadsheet , which they are making available in the hope of providing greater transparency, as well as ease of scenario manipulation than has generally been found in the literature. These parameters, of course, can be modified as better input data become available.

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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 is soliciting peer review scientific feedback to ensure that the rule when finalized contains the best available science. The analysis uses economic models to determine the area and location of land converted into cropland in each country as a result of the RFS program. The proposed rule includes that. forest, grassland).

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