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Net energy analysis of methanol and ethanol production

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  • Perez-Blanco, Horacio
  • Hannon, Bruce

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Methanol (MeOH) and ethanol (EtOH) are industrial alcohols that can be used as liquid fuels. They may be obtained from renewable or non-renewable feedstocks. The production processes and end uses are analyzed in order to assess the potential energy savings introduced by alcohol production from renewable instead of nonrenewable feedstock. Whereas MeOH production from wood brings about energy savings, EtOH production from corn may or may not save energy depending on the end use of the alcohol. If the alcohol is used as a motor fuel, no overall energy savings are found. The economics and total labor requirements of each process are also considered.

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  • Perez-Blanco, Horacio & Hannon, Bruce, 1982. "Net energy analysis of methanol and ethanol production," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 7(3), pages 267-280.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:7:y:1982:i:3:p:267-280
    DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(82)90076-7
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