Biodiesel by pakistani researchers of NUST

Biodiesel by pakistani researchers of N...

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Commercialization of biodiesel in Pakistan

Commercialization of biodiesel in Pakistan Source: Pakistan Science Club     By Faizan Wazir and Asia NoshinWITH THE exception of hydroelectricity and nuclear energy, the majority of the worlds energy needs are supplied through petrochemical sources, coal and natural gas. All of these sources are finite and at certain usage rate will be consumed by the end of the next century. The depletion of the world petroleum reserves and increased environmental concerns has stimulated recent interest in alternative sources for petroleum...

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Jatropha Bio Diesel

Jatropha Bio Diesel Source: Pakistan Science Club JATROPHA CURCAS is an oil bearing tree that can be cultivated in semi-arid regions on marginal soils; it is suited for the rehabilitation of waste lands. The Jatropha tree yields a non-edible oil which can be used to fuel vehicles, diesel generators, lamps or cooking stoves without a transesterification into biodiesel, enhancing local economic development. The Jatropha oil is a substitute for fossil fuels and eligible for carbon offset schemes. The Jatropha seeds do not have...

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JATROPHA , Pilot Research Studies,

JATROPHA (Pilot Research Studies) Source:http://www.dost.gov.pk/jatropha.php?ID=100   INTRODUCTION Jatropha Curcas is a drought-resistant perennial, growing well in marginal/poor soil. It is...

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Biodiesel Production Plant

Biodiesel Production PlantIntroduction  source:http://dacct.com/articles/plant-design-projects/biodiesel-production-plant/ Biodiesel is the name of a clean burning fuel produced from domestic renewable resources. It can be used in compression ignition (diesel) engines with no major modifications. Biodiesel is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics. Chemically, biodiesel is mono-alkyl esters of long-chain fatty acids derived from lipid sources.Importance...

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How is Bio Diesel made?

How is Bio Diesel made? source:http://www.neduet.edu.pk/environmental/Bio_Diesel_Online/index.htm Bio Diesel is made through a chemical process called transesterification whereby the glycerin is separated from the fat or vegetable oil. The process leaves behind two products -- methyl esters (the chemical name for bio diesel) and glycerin (a valuable byproduct usually sold to be used in soaps and other products). The main raw materials used for producing bio diesel...

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National Biodiesel Program

National Biodiesel Program source: http://www.aedb.org/bioprogram.htm   Realizing the importance of Biodiesel, AEDB outlined National Biodiesel Programme and decided to assist & facilitate the stakeholders involved for this purpose. AEDB formulated Policy Recommendations for use of Biodiesel as an alternative fuel which are primarily aimed at reducing the country’s fuel import bill. The Economic Coordination...

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The New Role of Microbes in Bio-Fuel Production

The New Role of Microbes in Bio-Fuel ProductionSource:PSC Blog abdul / March 28, 2011 / No Comment Currently biofuel is produced from plants as well as microbes. The oils, carbohydrates or fats generated by the microbes or plants are refined to produce biofuel. This is a green and renewable energy that helps in conserving fossil-fuel usage. But a new research has led to a new discovery of getting the microbes to produce fuel from the proteins instead of utilizing the...

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Viewing Biofuel Prospects in Pakistan

SDPI Research and News BulletinVol. 14, No. 3 July—September 2007 Source:www.sdpi.org/help/research_and_news_bulletin/.../bulletin.doc Viewing Biofuel (Ethanol) Prospects in Pakistan Through a Sustainable Development Prism Shaheen Rafi Khan shaheen@sdpi.org The Climate Change 2007 Fourth Assessment Report (FAR) has muffled the sceptics. The current findings replace speculation with scientific certainty -- in fact, the reality has overtaken modelled forecasts. Planet Earth is heating up faster than predicted, with extreme events in their several...

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Common Algae for Biofuel Butanol Production

Common Algae for Biofuel Butanol ProductionThere have been various methods tried for reducing fossil fuel dependency and containing carbon footprints for a healthier and more eco-friendly future. Corn-produced ethanol has been used for mixing with gasoline but there have been side effects like corrosion from ethanol. Also huge tracts of precious farmlands need to be diverted for corn production. But now new research has thrown up results that show common algae can be used for biofuel production. New ResearchThere has been research going...

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