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Argonne study shows range of GHG reductions for electrofuel Fischer-Tropsch; up to 108% reduction

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with and without H 2 recycle); and two different system boundaries: a stand-alone plant (with CO 2 from any source) and an integrated plant with corn ethanol production (supplying CO 2 ). This study highlights the sensitivity of the carbon intensity of FT fuels to the system boundary selection (i.e.,

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On a Budget, a Travel Reporter Learns Invaluable Lessons

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Last spring, I traveled to Aspen, Colo. , For the price of a one-night stay at a moderately priced hotel, the cruise was surprisingly fun; not so surprisingly, “upgrade fees” onboard were in no short supply. In October, I visited Key West, Fla., a city known for its luxurious amenities.

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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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The estimated energy efficiencies computed with the spreadsheet are comparable to those obtained with Aspen software. 40% of the initial energy in the biomass will be found in the final liquid fuel after subtracting out external energy supplied for complete processing, including transportation as well as material losses.

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Two Genomic Research Projects in British Columbia Tackle Issues in Emerging Forestry Biofuels Industry

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The resulting current surplus of beetle-killed lodegpole has the potential to supply the biofuel industry for the next 20 years and beyond. The idea is that the 20+ year supply of dead lodgepole pine will have provided enough time to replant with a fast-growing tree variety to replace it as biofuel feedstock. million (US$1.0-million)

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

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Heat for the endothermic gasification reactions is supplied by circulating hot synthetic olivine “sand” between the gasifier and the char combustor. Prior to drying, wood chips with a diameter larger than 2 inches are sent to the hammer-mill for further size reduction. Gasification. This report presumes indirect gasification.

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