Biofuels and Bioethanol

Some definitions
• Bioenergy is energy of biological origin, derived from
biomass, such as fuelwood, livestock manure,
municipal waste, energy crops
• Biofuels are fuels produced from biomass, usually of
agricultural origin
– Bioethanol
– Biodiesel
– Biogas
• Energy crops are crops specifically cultivated to
provide bioenergy, mainly biofuels but also
(miscanthus, short rotation coppice, eucalyptus) other
forms of energy
 Main bioenergy feedstocks
• Wood
– Forest management residues
– Fuel timber
• Crops
– Annual (cereals, oilseed rape, sugarbeet)
– Perennial (miscanthus, reed canary grass, short rotation
coppice)
• Wastes
– Straw
– Animal manure
Biofuel transformation processes
The Danger
Distribution of energy
Global warming
 Why Biofuels
• Transport is responsible for an estimated
20% of all greenhouse gas emissions.
• Fossil oil is the main energy source with a
98% contribution to all transport fuels.
• Drivers can greatly reduce these impacts:
– choosing cleaner vehicles
– driving more efficiently
• In most cases these measures will lead to:
– financial savings
– environmental benefits
 Why Biofuels
• Transport biofuels have risen to prominence in
recent years. The main reasons for promoting
biofuels are:
– To contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions;
– To contribute to the security of energy supply;
– To promote a greater use of renewable energy;
– To diversify agricultural economies into new
markets.
BIOETHANOL
• Bioethanol - or simply 'ethanol‘ (C2H5OH), also known as ethyl
alcohol or spirits of wine.

• Produced by fermenting the sugar and starch components of

plants by-products - mainly sugarcane and crops like grain,
using yeast. It is also made from corn, potatoes, milk, rice,
beetroot and recently grapes, banana and dates depending on
the countries agricultural strength.
 Advantage Bioethanol as an
alternative for fossil fuel
• Climate protection through fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
A maximum of up to 70 % CO2 emission can be reduced when
compared to fossil fuels.
• More efficient than conventional fuels.
• Higher octane rating than petrol,
• Free of sulphur
• Biologically degradable
• Greater security of supply and less
dependence on imports.
• Conservation of fossil resources.
• Innovative new industry offering important
potential for rural areas.
• Sustainability
CHALLENGES
THANK YOU.

• NAME – Lochan Sharma

• Entry Number – 2015ME10655