Alcohol Fuel , livre ebook

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English

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2009

Écrit par
Richard Freudenberger

Publié par
New Society Publishers

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2009

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Date de parution

01 février 2009

Nombre de lectures

EAN13

9781550924381

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

3 Mo

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Author was research director at Mother Earth News and managed the Federal and State Alcohol Fuel Producer permits for the Alcohol Fuel Program for six years.
A detailed how-to overview of the subject.
Geared to individuals and businesses interested in small-scale alternative renewable fuels, as well as farmers, educators, entrepreneurs and investors.
Hands-on, low-tech information that clears up misconceptions about the cost and energy consumption used to make ethanol.
Addresses the controversy over using corn, and also uses other crops (sugar beets) as alternatives.

The essential how-to book on making and using ethanol as an alternative renewable fuel.

Dwindling petroleum supplies and growing environmental concerns are significantly impacting the cost of petro-fuel and its infrastructure. The search for alternative fuel sources has led to ethanol, a gasoline substitute that is already in the marketplace as Gasohol and E-85. But large-scale production of corn-based ethanol is controversial as it threatens the world's food supply. There are alternatives, however: Brazil uses sugar cane, which is up to six times more productive in energy conversion.

After the energy crisis of the 1970s, there was a lot of misinformation about the cost of individual ethanol production. In order to achieve energy independence from gasoline, ethanol lends itself to small-scale production, and especially to cooperative ventures in rural communities, often using 'waste' feedstock.

Alcohol Fuel is a practical, grass-roots book that will give readers all the information they need, covering every aspect of making and using ethanol for fuel, including:

Permitting and planning
Budgeting and setup
Sourcing feedstocks
Finding and building distillation equipment
Storage and safety
Practical applications for converting motor vehicles, farm equipment and space heating systems

The practical, user-friendly information on basic equipment needs, fermentation recipes and distillation designs will be of interest to readers looking for information as well as those ready to make the switch.

Acknowledgments
Foreword: by BryanWelch, Odgen Publications, Inc. /Mother Earth News

Introduction:Why Alcohol?
Chapter One: About Alcohol Fuel
Chapter Two:What You'll Need to Start
Chapter Three: Federal and State Requirements
Chapter Four: Do-It-Yourself Economics
Chapter Five: Feedstocks and Raw Materials
Chapter Six: Starch Conversion, Sugars and Fermentation
Chapter Seven: The Distillation Process
Chapter Eight: Preparation, Fermentation and Distillation Equipment
Chapter Nine: Alcohol as an Engine Fuel
Chapter Ten: Case Studies
Conclusion:What Next?
Appendix A: True Percentage of Proof Spirit
Appendix B: Resources and Suppliers

Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
Endnotes
Index
About the Author

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Publié par

New Society Publishers

Date de parution

01 février 2009

Nombre de lectures

EAN13

9781550924381

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

3 Mo

Techniques Energie et Environnement Agronomie et Science de l’alimentation Alternative Agriculture General Énergie Engineering Technology Environment Environmental science General officer Automotive industry Sustainable agriculture Sciences et techniques Environmental Power Resources Renewable Automotive Energy

Advance Praise for Alcohol Fuel

We should salute the pioneers who worked out the details of small-scale fuel production. We should also do them the honor of turning their innovation into a meaningful agent of change in the future. This book improves our opportunity to do both of those things. — Bryan Welch, from the Foreword

Finally, a definitive guide to ethanol for sustainable communities and do-it-yourselfers!Alcohol Fuelis a splendid brew of theory, practice, and hands-on fundamentals from an expert author who has truly been there and done that. Dan Fink — co-author,Homebrew Wind Power;contributing author, Home Power Magazine,Back Home Magazine, and more.

Alcohol Fuelis a practical, well-written book that will give you all the information you need to reduce your dependence on big oil. The fact that the focus of this book is on small or community scale operations makes it even more useful to the average person or group considering ethanol as an alternative fuel. I highly recommend it. — Greg Pahl, Author ofThe Citizen-Powered Energy Handbook: Community Solutions to a Global Crisis,www.gregpahl.com

Richard Freudenberger’sAlcohol Fuelis a remarkable exploration of small scale energy production. Part history, part memories, it is an amazing look at how we might sustainably fuel ourselves. — Lyle Estill, author ofBiodiesel PowerandSmall is Possible; cofounder of Piedmont Biofuels

Alcohol Fuelis what we’ve been waiting for — fuel production on the appropriate scale. — Dr. Jack Martin, CSIT, Appropriate Technology Program, Appalachian State University

Writing about technical subjects that honors both the material and the reader is rare, and when brought forth, seems to be borne from a deep intimacy with the subject and an affection for and belief in the capacity of people. Alcohol Fuel is such a work of deep generosity, and I am thankful to have it. — Forest Gregg, author of SVO: Powering Your Vehicle with Straight Vegetable Oil,

CATALOGING INPUBLICATIONDATA: A catalog record for this publication is available from the National Library of Canada.

Cover design by Diane McIntosh. Sugar beets: iStock/Jason Lugo; Still: Richard Freudenberger; Car: istock/Galina Barskaya

Printed in Canada by Friesens. First printing September 2009.

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-86571-626-1

Inquiries regarding requests to reprint all or part ofAlcohol Fuelshould be addressed to New Society Publishers at the address below.

To order directly from the publishers, please call toll-free (North America) 1-800-567-6772, or order online at www.newsociety.com

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New Society Publishers P.O. Box 189, Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X0, Canada (250) 247-9737

New Society Publishers’ mission is to publish books that contribute in fundamental ways to building an eco-logically sustainable and just society, and to do so with the least possible impact on the environment, in a manner that models this vision. We are committed to doing this not just through education, but through action. This book is one step toward ending global deforestation and climate change. It is printed on Forest Stewardship Council-certified acid-free paper that is100% post-consumer recycled(100% old growth for-est-free), processed chlorine free, and printed with vegetable-based, low-VOCinks, with covers produce d using FSC-certified stock. Additionally, New Society purchases carbon offsets based on an annual audit, operating with a carbon-neutral footprint. For further information, or to browse our full list ofbooks and purchase securely, visit our website at:www.newsociety.com

To my colleague, coworker and friend, Clarence Goosen, who threw heart and soul into ethanol fuel back in the day — and without whom this book would not have been written.

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Contents

Acknowledgments.........................................................................................................................XI Foreword:by Bryan Welch, Odgen Publications, Inc. /Mother Earth News..............................XIII Introduction:Why Alcohol? ..........................................................................................................1 Chapter One:About Alcohol Fuel .................................................................................................3 Chapter Two:What You’ll Need to Start......................................................................................21 Chapter Three:Federal and State Requirements ........................................................................27 Chapter Four:Do-It-Yourself Economics ...................................................................................39 Chapter Five:Feedstocks and Raw Materials ..............................................................................45 Chapter Six:Starch Conversion, Sugars and Fermentation........................................................63 Chapter Seven:The Distillation Process....................................................................................101 Chapter Eight:Preparation, Fermentation and Distillation Equipment .................................119 Chapter Nine:Alcohol as an Engine Fuel..................................................................................155 Chapter Ten:................................seid....saCutSe..................................................................02....5 Conclusion:What Next?.............................................................................................................215 Appendix A:True Percentage of Proof Spirit ............................................................................217 Appendix B:Resources and Suppliers .......................................................................................221 Glossary of Terms.............................................................................................................2.........52 Bibliography.............241.................................................................................................................. Endnotes............................................................................................................................45.2........ Index................2.74........................................................................................................................... About the Author..............................................................................................725..........................

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